Global Scans · Hydrogen · Weekly Summary

• [New] The 2021 Hydrogen Strategy by the UK government places a bold goal of 10 GW of low-carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030, in a bid to create a sufficient quantity of hydrogen to serve more than 3 million households every year. Research Nester
• [New] For example, Prairie Energy Partners will build a USD 5.56 billion decarbonized refinery in Oklahoma with both blue and green hydrogen as the process heating medium and fuel feeds with an objective of reducing 95% of GHG emissions. Research Nester
• [New] Low emission hydrogen is emerging as a key arena of geoeconomic competition, and China is moving to dominate production equipment while the United States risks trailing. The Asia Cable
• [New] The European Union's flagship green hydrogen import strategy is confronting hard economic realities in Namibia, where the €10 billion Hyphen project remains unbuilt and industry insiders increasingly question whether it will ever materialize. www.circularbusinessreview.com - Discover innovative in
• [New] By 2030, you will see hydrogen fuel cells in places EVs do not work well. RideBrief | Automotive News, Reviews, Electric Car Tren
• [New] BMW has stated that a hydrogen SUV derived from the X5 platform is targeted for series production starting in 2028. Intelligent Living
• [New] Toyota continues to offer the Mirai with a simplified lineup, while BMW sets a firm timeline for a series hydrogen SUV in 2028. / USA Intelligent Living
• [New] Up to 460 TWh of hydrogen could be needed by 2050. ""
• [New] Fuel Cells are expected to record the fastest CAGR of 15.6% during 2025-2032, supported by hydrogen investments, durability improvements, and their ability to provide continuous zero-emission power for critical infrastructure such as hospitals, data centers, and industrial microgrids. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The Commission will propose €300 million by end of 2025 to support the production of hydrogen for sustainable aviation and maritime (SMF) fuels through the European Hydrogen Bank. MarineLink
• Boasting abundant solar and wind resources, Namibia is poised to become a global leader in green hydrogen production, with projections showing it could achieve some of the world's lowest production costs by 2030-second only to Chile. Green Hydrogen Organisation
• A particular emphasis will be placed on regional collaboration through Hydrogen Valleys, demonstrating how innovation at local and regional levels is accelerating Europe's clean hydrogen transition. Clean Hydrogen Partnership
• EUR 300 million will be mobilised through the European Hydrogen Bank. Eunews
• The IEA recently cut its 2030 outlook for low-emissions hydrogen by nearly 25% due to project cancellations, cost pressures, and policy uncertainty. Yahoo Finance
• Projects taking FID today could push low-emissions hydrogen output fivefold by 2030, from under 1 million tonnes to over 4 million tonnes. Yahoo Finance
• Green hydrogen, biofuels, and battery production are expected to add millions more jobs in the coming decade. News.Az
• Hydrogen could supply up to 20% of the world's energy needs by 2050, cutting global CO2 emissions by around 6 billion tons annually. News.Az
• The U.S. launched the Hydrogen Shot initiative, aiming to cut the cost of clean hydrogen to $1 per kilogram by 2030. News.Az
• The EU has adopted a Hydrogen Strategy that aims to produce up to 10 million tons of green hydrogen per year by 2030. News.Az

Last updated: 16 November 2025