Articles by Grace Clift
UK waives hydrogen pipeline licenses to accelerate growth
The UK has waived licensing requirements for 100% hydrogen pipelines, giving startups and clusters a faster route to test and grow early projects.
Global white hydrogen market expected to reach $56.8 million by 2030
The white hydrogen market could reach $56.8m by 2030, driven by low costs, clean production, and rapid tech innovation.
Statkraft shares plans for green hydrogen scheme in Shetland
Statkraft plans a 400MW green hydrogen and ammonia facility at Shetland’s former Scatsta Airport, promising new jobs, local revenue, and decarbonised fertiliser production.
Hydrogen blending in UK national gas network may be “offtaker of last resort”
The UK government has launched a consultation on blending up to 20% hydrogen by volume into the GB gas transmission network (NTS).
Cheshire salt cavern may be used to store hydrogen underground
Uniper and British Salt plan to develop a hydrogen storage facility in Cheshire with capacity for 400GWh.
EU to include low-carbon hydrogen in next European Hydrogen Bank auction
The EU’s 2025 Hydrogen Bank auction will fund low-carbon hydrogen for the first time, with €1.1bn available under new draft rules.
EU Budget 2028-2034: Big wins for energy research, but hydrogen lacks focus
The EU’s 2028-2034 budget doubles funding for Horizon Europe and clean infrastructure – but omits hydrogen from key project lists. Is the bloc backing hydrogen or just paying lip service?
Greece goes green: Landmark hydrogen law sets stage for renewable revolution
Greece has passed its first dedicated hydrogen law, introducing the Hydrogen Producer Certificate and opening the door for large-scale renewable hydrogen production, investment and export.
“Think hydrogen, think Scotland”: Scotland positions itself as a “hydrogen nation”
Scotland sets bold hydrogen ambitions with 13 Regional Hydrogen Hubs, a target of 25 GW by 2045, and major funding support.
Demand-side stuck in first gear: HUK says £20bn hydrogen investment needs a kickstart
The UK has a £20bn pipeline of private investment waiting to go into hydrogen projects. Long-term risk, policy gaps and lack of infrastructure is keeping it locked away.
Goodwood: Racing drivers react to driving Extreme H hydrogen car at FOS 2025
Extreme H ran their hydrogen-fuelled Pioneer 25 prototype at the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025. With a top speed of 125mph and maximum power of 400kW, the racer was…