Policy

Minster for the Future of Roads Lilian Greenwood with Tim Burnhope. (Image: JCB)

JCB hydrogen diggers now road-legal in historic UK first

Hydrogen JCB diggers can now legally drive on UK roads for the first time, following a law change by Future Roads Minster Lilian Greenwood.

1 week ago - 2 mins read
Hydrogen Energy Association's former CEO Celia Greaves talks at the HEA annual conference. (Image: HEA)

Hydrogen Energy Association publishes new action plan to stimulate UK hydrogen demand

The Hydrogen Energy Association has released a new action plan urging UK government support to boost hydrogen demand across transport, industry and power.

2 weeks ago - 4 mins read
French National Assembly. (Illustrative Image: iStock)

France backs hydrogen vans in €9 billion national strategy reboot

France updates hydrogen strategy with €9bn plan backing vans, trucks, stations and electrolysis to boost industry and clean mobility.

3 weeks ago - 6 mins read
The UK's Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ). (Image: Alamy)

UK HAR2 shortlist revealed: 27 hydrogen projects move to next stage

UK shortlists 27 hydrogen projects under HAR2, supporting hard-to-abate sectors including transport, SAF, and heavy industry across Britain.

1 month ago - 3 mins read
Hydrogen Council says cost gap could close by 2030 - if policies are delivered and infrastructure follows - April 2025 Driving Hydrogen

Hydrogen Council says cost gap could close by 2030 – if policies are delivered and infrastructure follows

Hydrogen Council report says 34 Mt of clean hydrogen demand could be unlocked by 2030 with right policy follow-through and infrastructure.

1 month ago - 7 mins read
Yesterday saw the first Budget delivered by a Labour Chancellor since March 2010. But what did the Budget say about hydrogen and the wider clean energy sector?

UK Government to remove Climate Change Levy for green hydrogen producers

UK Government will remove the Climate Change Levy on electricity for hydrogen electrolysis, cutting costs for green hydrogen.

2 months ago - 1 min read

US and China lead G20 in hydrogen development, says Sheffield study

The US and China lead the G20 in hydrogen development, thanks to robust national policies, sizeable funding, and formal hydrogen standards.

3 months ago - 6 mins read
Resato-built Hypion hydrogen refuelling station. (Image: Resato)

EU backs Resato with €25 million to deploy 1,000 hydrogen refuelling stations

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €25 million venture debt to Resato Hydrogen, to scale hydrogen refuelling stations in Europe.

4 months ago - 3 mins read
Stellantis rejoins ACEA amid EU Zero-Emission transition challenges

Stellantis rejoins ACEA amid EU Zero-Emission transition challenges

Stellantis has announced it’s rejoining the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) amid mounting pressures in the industry.

5 months ago - 3 mins read
Gillian Martin Scottish Government

Scotland’s hydrogen plan: “Greatest industrial opportunity since oil and gas”

Scotland’s hydrogen export plan aims to scale 25GW by 2045, boost jobs, and position the country as a green energy leader.

5 months ago - 4 mins read
COP 29 Hydrogen Industry Leaders Open Letter Baku Azerbaijan - November 2024 Driving Hydrogen

COP 29 hydrogen: Global leaders urge Gov’s to back 2030 targets for clean hydrogen deployment

The global hydrogen sector have written an open letter urging governments worldwide to commit to scaling up clean hydrogen – and its derivatives – by 2030.

6 months ago - 4 mins read
Yesterday saw the first Budget delivered by a Labour Chancellor since March 2010. But what did the Budget say about hydrogen and the wider clean energy sector?

Analysis: How does Rachel Reeves’ Budget address hydrogen and clean energy?

Yesterday saw the first Budget delivered by a Labour Chancellor since March 2010. But what did the Budget say about hydrogen and the wider clean energy sector?

6 months ago - 4 mins read
White House US Government

Biden-Harris Administration backs US hydrogen industry with $62million investment

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a $62million boost for America’s hydrogen sector, funding 20 projects across 15 states.

8 months ago - 4 mins read
UK government to reinstate the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel cars

UK government to bring back the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars

Under the previous government, the ban on petrol and diesel cars was moved back to 2035. The government plans to reverse this delay, as set out in Labour’s manifesto and automotive sector plan.

8 months ago - 5 mins read