OFCHC Global Spotlight
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Five US Hydrogen Hubs Appear Set to Keep Federal Funding
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Congress on April 15 that a sweeping DOE review of 2,200 projects is complete, and that the department is ready to move forward with the majority — leaving an estimated $4.8bn likely intact for five of the original seven hydrogen hubs. Two West Coast hubs in California and the Pacific […]
Read More Powering Ohio’s Digital Future: Why Fuel Cells are the Responsible Choice
Ohio’s electricity demand is surging, driven in large part by rapid data center growth. The question isn’t whether we need more power — it’s how we generate it responsibly. Fuel cells are a cleaner, more efficient answer to that challenge, and Ohio has spent two decades building the ecosystem to deliver them. As Ohio’s fuel […]
Read More Columbus Startup Koloma Is Exploring the Potential of Hydrogen Fuel
Tom Darrah, a co-founder of Koloma, a hydrogen exploration and extraction startup, likes to draw a parallel from his company to another fuel company also founded in Columbus: Standard Oil. “I think of it as how Standard Oil was founded. We’re likely to explore in Ohio and around the world, as well as in the […]
Read More In Ohio, hydrogen industry presses on despite federal uncertainty
Two years ago, the Biden administration announced $7 billion in funding for a nationwide network of hydrogen hubs meant to kickstart production of the alternative fuel. Now, the Trump administration has cast doubt over the future of the program — including the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub, or ARCH2, which features projects in Ohio. Despite the turbulence, industry leaders said they […]
Read More Hyundai’s All New Nexo Sells 1,001 Units in a Month as Hydrogen SUV Sees Renewed Interest
Hyundai Motor Company’s latest hydrogen fuel cell SUV, the All New Nexo, has recorded 1,001 units sold in South Korea in just one month — a 203% jump compared to the same period last year. The result dwarfs the model’s cumulative first-half 2024 sales of 725 units and points to a sharp resurgence of consumer […]
Read More OSU Features The 2025 Hydrogen Technology Forum
Dozens of researchers, students, experts, and innovators gathered at The Ohio State University on June 6 for the first annual Ohio Hydrogen Technology Forum to network and explore hydrogen innovation across the state. The event was co-sponsored by OSU’s Institute for Materials and Manufacturing Research and organized by the Ohio Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Coalition. […]
Read More Andhra Pradesh To Develop India’s Largest Ecosystem For Green Hydrogen
Andhra Pradesh To Develop India’s Largest Ecosystem For Green Hydrogen Andhra Pradesh is setting up India’s largest green hydrogen ecosystem with ambitious production and cost targets. The state will invest in R&D, skilling, and startup support to boost local manufacturing. A Rs 500 crore fund will back 50 startups in the sector. The plan leverages […]
Read More The Return on Investment of US Clean Hydrogen Policy
The Return on Investment of U.S. Clean Hydrogen Policy (June 2025) quantifies the economic return of U.S. clean hydrogen hubs (H2Hubs) and policy incentives by comparing low-carbon hydrogen program costs with their potential economic benefits. In 2021, Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), providing $8 billion in funding for new energy infrastructure nationwide. States, […]
Read More “Europe’s $134 Billion Hydrogen Giant: What it Means for the Industry”
Europe takes the lead with the world’s largest hydrogen infrastructure build-out—what it signals for global markets. Posted: May 29, 2025: Europe has stunned the global energy sector with the launch of the world’s largest hydrogen infrastructure project. With $13.4 billion in investment, the initiative positions Europe as a dominant force in clean hydrogen production and […]
Read More How AI is Transforming Commercial Transportation: Reducing Emissions, Cutting Costs, and Boosting Efficiency
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the commercial transportation industry at a rapid pace. As companies face increasing pressure to reduce emissions, cut operational costs, and optimize logistics, AI has emerged as a critical tool for achieving these goals. By leveraging machine learning, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation, commercial fleets can now operate cleaner, leaner, and […]
Read More Ohio transit agency to switch to green hydrogen for fuel cell buses
The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority and Enbridge are planning a hydrogen production facility powered by solar to replace imported fuel made from natural gas. One of the nation’s largest hydrogen-powered transit fleets is seeking to switch to a cleaner — and local — fuel source as part of a federally funded clean hydrogen hub. […]
Read More Hannover Messe 2025: Bosch embraces hydrogen production
Whether in the chemicals, transportation, steel, or energy industries, there is enormous potential for decarbonization if hydrogen is used as an energy source – especially if it is produced using renewables. With an expected global capacity of 100–170 gigawatts by 2030, electrolysis is a strategic growth field for Bosch, despite the slowdown in the ramp-up […]
Read More Trillions of tons of hydrogen may be waiting under our feet
Geological resources may be able to provide billions—or even trillions—of metric tons of clean hydrogen, according to estimates from US government researchers. By tapping into existing hydrogen accumulations and stimulating underground rocks to make more of the electron-rich gas, a new crop of energy entrepreneurs think they can put low-carbon hydrogen on the market for […]
Read More Alleima receives an order for mass production of pre-coated materials for SOFC interconnects from Doosan Fuel Cell
Korea-based Doosan Fuel Cell is targeting both maritime and stationary applications for its fuel cells. Mass production of SOFC will start in 2025 at a new production plant in Korea. Sweden-based Alleima, a global manufacturer of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as solutions for industrial heating, will supply […]
Read More New Research Could Unlock Secrets in Hydrogen-Powered Energy
Researchers from the University of Oklahoma have pioneered a method to measure hydrogen transfer energy in complex materials, paving the way for advancements in energy storage and renewable energy technology. Published research led by OU doctoral student Nazmiye Gökçe Altınçekic used a technique called open-circuit potential to study energy changes within a hybrid material known […]
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