Global Scans · Hydrogen · Weekly Summary

• [New] A landmark clean-energy project advances at the Kruger Kamloops Pulp Mill, where an Indigenous-led partnership plans to build one of British Columbia's first industrial-scale green hydrogen plants. Paper Advance
• [New] The Intermountain Power Project in Utah has ceased coal operations and will now generate electricity using a blend of natural gas and green hydrogen stored in a massive on-site salt cavern. Marcellus Drilling News
• [New] Latin America will be an early mover, supplying a large share of global seaborne hydrogen trade in the 2030s, mostly to Europe. DNV
• [New] The decisive chapter of the hydrogen economy will unfold between 2035 and 2050. Oman Observer
• [New] Green hydrogen is expected to be added to the fuel mix in 2026. Daily News
• [New] Around 80-90 Korean hydrogen companies are expected to participate, signaling strong domestic interest and readiness for global expansion. SolarQuarter
• [New] Over 30 countries have now released national hydrogen strategies, with cumulative investments projected to exceed $300 billion through 2030. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Considering only projects that are operational, under construction or have reached a final investment decision, low-emissions hydrogen production can grow fivefold by 2030, reaching 4.2 million tonnes per year. IEA
• The greatest demand for hydrogen is set to come from the steel and chemical industries, but warned there was a wide range of possible developments, depending on global competition, the price of CO2, and the cost of green hydrogen. Hydrogen Central
• CCUS-enabled hydrogen production will help turbocharge the low carbon hydrogen sector by paving the way for the UK's first large-scale hydrogen production plant, decarbonising vital industrial sectors. GOV.UK
• Emergence of Renewables Export Hubs: Regions with abundant sun / wind / geothermal (North Africa, Australia, Middle East, Iceland-type) will become clean-energy exporters (hydrogen, synthetic fuels, grid interconnectors). Medium
• BMW confirms a hydrogen SUV based on the X5 platform with series production from 2028. Intelligent Living
• Hydrogen, Industrial Energy Costs and Decarbonization Electricity used for electrolysis in hydrogen production and natural gas used for CO2 in sodium bicarbonate production to be exempt from the Climate Change Levy by Spring 2026, subject to approval. Cogent Skills
• Widespread commercial deployment is projected for 2028-2030 as hydrogen costs decline and production capacity expands. Discovery Alert
• By 2030, green hydrogen could become cost-competitive with conventional fossil fuels in several regions. Energy Evolution Awards, Conference & Expo
• Over the next decade, green hydrogen will transition from a promising alternative to a fundamental pillar of global energy systems. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• By 2033, green hydrogen will achieve cost parity with conventional hydrogen in most major markets. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Global electrolyzer capacity for green hydrogen production is set to increase 55-fold by 2030, reaching over 200 GW. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Interest from international partners continues to grow and expects hydrogen to play a larger role in BMW's portfolio later in the decade, assuming Europe keeps pace on infrastructure, funding, and regulatory flexibility. BMW BLOG
• Sustainable fuels - including liquid biofuels, biogases, low-emissions hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels - are widely deployed: their use more than quadruples by 2035 from current levels. IEA

Last updated: 14 December 2025