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This month, Sunita Satyapal, Director of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, announced that she will be retiring from the Department of Energy, ending her long tenure as a champion of the industry and dedicated supporter of FCHEA.
We would like to thank Sunita for her years of dedication to the advancement of hydrogen fuel cell technologies and wish her well in her future endeavors.
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On April 1, the Senate Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Caucus hosted FCHEA’s latest annual U.S. Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Industry Forum in the Senate Budget Committee Hearing Room. We had a packed, standing-room only audience of Hill staffers and stakeholders sharing how federal hydrogen policies are critical to onshoring manufacturing, creating jobs, and ensuring American technology leadership and energy security.
| | Thank you to Mark W. Menezes of the United States Energy Association, who joined FCHEA President Frank Wolak in a fireside chat. Thanks also to key leaders from FCHEA member companies, including Bree Raum of Air Products, Traci Kraus of Cummins, Joe Fawell of Air Liquide, and Cristina Krasow of American Honda Motor Company, Inc., who participated in a panel highlighting U.S. projects and industry updates moderated by Kendall Stephenson with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. | | FCHEA Industry Communications Update – Q1 2025 | | |
FCHEA and our members have been active on several advocacy fronts, with a primary focus on defending the hydrogen tax credits and elevating the importance of the Hydrogen Hubs.
Our actions have been coordinated with other industry stakeholders to ensure there is a unified message, including regular calls among association advocates based in Washington, as well as global, state and regional hydrogen organizations, and leaders of the Hydrogen Hubs.
We have engaged in a wide range of direct advocacy efforts here in D.C., developed key messaging materials, and worked extensively with the media to share our views and raise awareness of the importance of our sector and the need for policy certainty.
For a full breakdown of our first quarter 2025 communications activities, please click here.
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Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Industry Headlines | | Bloom Energy to Supply 6 MW of Fuel Cells to Two Conagra Foods Facilities | | |
On April 1, FCHEA Member Bloom Energy and Conagra Brands announced they will collaborate to utilize Bloom’s fuel cell technology at Conagra’s Troy and Archbold, Ohio production facilities. The 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) will deploy approximately six megawatts (MW) and supply approximately 70% to 75% of the electricity needs at the Troy and Archbold facilities, while also projecting a 19% decrease in their greenhouse gas emissions.
Click here for the full press release from Bloom Energy.
| | Plug Power and Olin Joint Venture Commissions Hydrogen Plant in Louisiana | | |
On April 17, Hidrogenii, the joint venture between FCHEA Members Plug Power and Olin Corporation, announced the commissioning of its 15 metric-ton-per-day (TPD) hydrogen liquefaction plant in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. The newly commissioned facility will liquefy hydrogen produced by Olin for trailer shipments across the U.S., serving Plug’s material handling customers and utilizing Plug’s novel spot pricing market. The plant is designed to liquefy up to 15 TPD of hydrogen at maximum capacity, increasing Plug’s total production capacity to 40 TPD.
Click here for the full press release from Plug.
| Honda R&D to Conduct Testing with Sierra Space and Tec-Masters on the International Space Station | | |
On April 4, FCHEA Member Honda announced plans to test its high-differential pressure water electrolysis system at the International Space Station (ISS) in collaboration with space and technology companies Sierra Space and Tec-Masters. The project is part of Honda’s vision for a regenerative fuel cell system that could provide advanced energy storage capable of supporting human life on the lunar surface.
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Source: Honda
Click here for the full press release from Honda.
| | CF Industries Announces Low-Carbon Ammonia Joint Venture with JERA and Mitsui & Co. | | |
On April 8, FCHEA Member CF Industries announced that it has formed a joint venture with FCHEA member JERA, Japan’s largest energy company, and Mitsui, a leading global investment and trading company, for the construction, production, and offtake of low-carbon ammonia. The joint venture will construct at CF Industries’ Blue Point Complex in Louisiana an autothermal reforming (ATR) ammonia production facility with a carbon dioxide (CO2) dehydration and compression unit at the site to prepare captured CO2 for transportation and sequestration.
The estimated cost for the ammonia production facility is approximately $4 billion, which will be funded by each partner according to their ownership percentage. The low-carbon ammonia production facility will have an annual nameplate capacity of approximately 1.4 million metric tons, with production expected to begin in 2029.
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Source: CF Industries
Click here for the full press release from CF Industries.
| | Next Gen Honda Fuel Cell Module to Make North American Debut at ACT Expo 2025 | |
On April 22, Honda announced that its Next Generation Honda Fuel Cell Module would make its first appearance in North America at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo starting April 28. Honda showcased a wide range of hydrogen and fuel cell products including the Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Concept, a Next Generation Fuel Cell Module, a Fuel Cell Power Generator, and the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV.
Click here for the full press release from Honda.
| Hyundai Motor Company Invests in Pajarito Power | |
On April 14, Pajarito Powder, LLC, a New Mexico-based materials science company that specializes in catalysts for electrolyzers and fuel cells, announced a new investment from FCHEA Member Hyundai Motor Group. Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation will both invest in the company, closing its B-3 round of fundraising.
Click here for the full press release from Pajarito Power.
| NeuVentus Announces Receipt of Storage Permits at its Texas Reliability Underground (TRU) Hub Salt Cavern Storage Project | |
On April 2, FCHEA Member NeuVentus announced the receipt of a final order from the Railroad Commission of Texas, granting a subsidiary of NeuVentus authority to create and operate 12 salt caverns for storage of a variety of gases and liquids (including natural gas, hydrogen and natural gas liquids) at its Texas Reliability Underground Hub (TRU Hub) salt cavern storage project located in Liberty County, Texas.
NeuVentus will initiate marketing efforts and engagement with potential customers for the TRU Hub in the near future.
Click here for the full press release from NeuVentus.
| AIRCO and U.S. Department of Defense Successfully Complete First-of-its-Kind Demonstrations Using Its CO₂-Derived Drop-In Fuel | |
On April 15, FCHEA Member AIRCO announced the successful completion of a series of breakthrough demonstrations with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)) using its proprietary AIRMADE® Fuel across land, air, and sea.
Through ongoing work with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and DoD, AIRCO successfully demonstrated the usage of its synthetic fuel across various applications, supported by the DIU, Army Office of the Chief of Engineers (OCE), Naval Postgraduate School’s JIFX Program, and the Air Force’s Project FIERCE.
Click here for the full press release from AIRCO.
| | Heraeus Precious Metals and Freudenberg e-Power Systems Announce Strategic Technology Partnership | | |
On March 31, FCHEA Member Heraeus Precious Metals and Freudenberg e-Power Systems announced a technology partnership focused on catalyst-coated membranes (CCM). The aim is to combine the complementary core competencies of both companies to develop solutions for PEM fuel cell technologies.
Click here for the full press release from Heraeus.
| | E-Power Chooses Honda Fuel Cell for Hybrid Hydrogen Generator | |
On April 2, Honda announced it was chosen by E-Power to collaborate on developing a fuel cell-powered hybrid hydrogen generator. The all-in-one mobile generator, aimed to launch in 2026, will be easy to transport and deploy in various locations, from construction sites to emergency power facilities, or events.
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Source: Honda
Click here for the full press release from Honda.
| Toyota Material Handling Europe and Plug Power Partner on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Solutions for Cold Storage Distribution Centers | |
On April 3, STEF Group, a European transport and logistics services provider for temperature-controlled food products, announced it has launched two hydrogen projects with FCHEA Member Toyota Material Handling Europe and Plug Power.
STEF is incorporating green hydrogen to power its forklift at two of its sites: a transport platform in Athis-Mons close to Paris, France, and a logistics warehouse in Torrejón de Ardoz, near Madrid, Spain.
The project in France uses green hydrogen produced with renewable energy and delivered on-site. In Spain, the hydrogen is produced on-site using an electrolyzer. The electricity to power the electrolyzer is generated by a 2.9 MWp photovoltaic rooftop plant, enabling consumption of green and locally produced hydrogen.
Click here for the full press release from Plug.
| Hyundai Motor Group Unveils New NEXO Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle | |
On April 3, FCHEA Member Hyundai Motor Group introduced the all-new NEXO fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), a mid-size SUV, at its global launch event at the Seoul Mobility Show in Korea. Hyundai is targeting more than 700 km of range from a five-minute charge.
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Source: Hyundai
Click here for the full press release from Hyundai.
| Bosch Motorsport and MissionH24 Announce Technical Partnership for Climate-Friendly Racing | | |
On April 3, FCHEA Member Bosch Motorsport and MissionH24 announced a collaboration to develop an emission-free racing prototype. For the project, Bosch Motorsport is developing the Liquid Hydrogen Storage Control Unit (L-HSCU), specifically designed for the liquid storage of hydrogen in race cars. It monitors and controls all the sensors and actuators that continuously provide data on the state of the storage system. The control unit also communicates with both onboard and offboard refueling systems, ensuring an efficient and safe refueling process, crucial for racing operations.
Click here for the full press release from Bosch.
| | Hyundai Motor Group Presents Action Plans for Waste-to-Hydrogen Ecosystem in Indonesia | |
On April 15, Hyundai Motor Group outlined action plans to establish a waste-to-hydrogen (W2H) ecosystem in West Java Province, Indonesia. As part of the initiative, the Group will establish an on-site hydrogen refueling station using Pertamina’s existing compressed natural gas (CNG) infrastructure, targeting operational launch by 2027. The station will be supplied with low-carbon hydrogen produced from biogas sourced at the Sarimukti landfill near Bandung, the capital of West Java Province.
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Source: Hyundai
Click here for the full press release from Hyundai.
| Toyota China and Shudao Group Establish Major Hydrogen Joint Venture in China | |
On April 23, FCHEA Member Toyota Motor Corporation, Shudao Investment Group, and Sichuan Shudao Equipment Technology signed a joint venture agreement to form Shudao Toyota Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd. in Qingbaijiang District, Chengdu, China. This strategic partnership will focus on hydrogen fuel cell production, sales, and after-sales services, aiming to accelerate the development of the hydrogen economy in China's southwestern region. With an initial investment of 1 billion yuan (approximately $145 million), the project will establish a comprehensive hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing base, utilizing Toyota's production method to ensure efficiency and quality.
Click here for the full press release from Toyota.
| BMW Group Tests Hydrogen Trucks in Logistics | | |
On April 25, FCHEA Member BMW Group announced that pilot operations of the first hydrogen trucks are now underway at Plant Leipzig in Germany. As part of the European H2Haul project supporting hydrogen-powered freight transport, the trucks will travel between Leipzig, Landsberg, and Nuremberg to see how their drive technology performs in everyday operations. In addition, state-of-the-art hydrogen filling stations are currently under construction at Leipzig and Hormersdorf to offer the fast refueling necessary for truck operations to succeed. The project is being undertaken by the BMW Group in conjunction with Iveco, DHL, and TEAL mobility.
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Source: BMW
Click here for the full press release from BMW.
| | John Cockerill Signs MoU with the Green Solutions Group | | |
On April 1, FCHEA Member John Cockerill and The Green Solutions Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the selection of pressurized alkaline electrolyzers’ OEM and long-term partner for the Tra Vinh and Ben Tre Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia production projects in Vietnam. The two companies will also explore a potential partnership for associated operation and maintenance and training center to strengthen the corresponding hydrogen supply chain.
Click here for the full press release from John Cockerill.
| Hexagon Purus Receives First Order from MCV for Delivery of Hydrogen Fuel Storage Systems | |
On April 15, FCHEA Member Hexagon Purus announced it has received its first purchase order for the delivery of next-generation hydrogen fuel storage systems from MCV, a leading bus manufacturer in the Middle East and Africa, worth approximately €2.4 million ($2.7 million). Hexagon Purus’ hydrogen fuel storage systems will be delivered in 2025 for use onboard MCV’s hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses targeted for the European public transportation market.
Click here for the full press release from Hexagon.
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Belgium's King Meets Vietnam's Leaders, Hydrogen Deals Signed
Reuters | 1 April 2025
Will Hydrogen Microgrids Really Go Green and Become the Next Big Thing?
Micro Grid Knowledge | 1 April 2025
Energy Vault closes US$28 million financing for California green hydrogen BESS microgrid
Energy Storage News | 2 April 2025
EU Launches €600M Call to Fund Cross-Border Hydrogen, Power, and CCS Projects
Fuel Cell Works | 3 April 2025
Delivering Clean Energy in Mexico as Hydrogen Emerges
Hydrogen Insight | 3 April 2025
State Republicans Join Democrats in Pushing Back on Planned DOE Cuts
Latitude Media | 3 April 2025
How Solid-State Hydrogen is Powering the Next Generation of UAVs
Drone Life | 4 April 2025
CAAM Celebrates First Piloted Hydrogen-Powered Helicopter Flight by Unither Bioélectronique
Aviation Pros | 7 April 2025
How Germany is Fueling Namibia's Green Hydrogen Revolution
DW | 7 April 2025
UK Announces New Hydrogen Power Projects to Boost Growth
Innovation News Network | 7 April 2025
H2Go: How Experts, Industry Leaders Say US Hydrogen is Fuel for the Future of Agriculture, Energy, Security
Fox News | 7 April 2025
World’s largest hydrogen + lithium energy storage system to come online in California this quarter
Solar Power World Online | 8 April 2025
Hydrogen Hubs Are a Bipartisan Effort That Supports US Energy Dominance (Frank Wolak op-ed)
Utility Dive | 8 April 2025
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks Hit the Roads in Georgia
Fox News | 8 April 2025
California Lawmakers Urge Trump to Spare State’s Hydrogen Energy Project
LA Times | 8 April 2025
Sunlight and seawater lead to low-cost green hydrogen, clean water
Cornell | 9 April 2025
Rideable Hydrogen Robot Horse Unveiled by Kawasaki
Techworm | 9 April 2025
Expect massive UAE investments in US, says American Energy Secretary
The National | 10 April 2025
Q&A: Bloom Energy CEO on scaling faster than solar
E & E News | 14 April 2025
4 Legged Hydrogen Powered Robot You Can Actually Ride
Fox News | 14 April 2025
Air Force Piloting Hydrogen Energy Tech for Agile Combat Logistics
Air & Space Forces Magazine | 15 April 2025
How The American West Is Quietly Powering The Hydrogen Economy
Forbes | 15 April 2025
Pacific Northwest Hub is Essential to Driving a Hydrogen Future
Tri Cities Business News | 16 April 2025
How a hydrogen lab is helping to power Spain’s green-energy shift
Nature | 16 April 2025
Olin and Plug Power launch major hydrogen facility in Louisiana
Investing.com | 17 April 2025
French PM confirms €149 million grant for Lhyfe’s green hydrogen plant near Le Havre
Offshore Energy | 18 April 2025
BASF and Mingyang join forces towards sustainable innovation
BASF | 18 April 2025
How CNG and RNG could bridge the gap to hydrogen mobility
H2 View | 18 April 2025
Industry leaders debate green energy’s trajectory
Harvard Business School | 18 April 2025
Plug Power Group Commissions Hydrogen Liquefaction Plant in Louisiana
Power Magazine | 20 April 2025
First offshore hydrogen-ammonia-methanol platform begins trial operation in China
The Digest | 20 April 2025
Doosan Fuel Cell, Korea Southern Power collaborate on energy flexibility MOU
Chosun Biz | 21 April 2025
Hydrogen trucks, battery electric vehicles, and more: How Amazon is fostering sustainability this Earth Day
Amazon EU | 22 April 2025
Realistic roles for hydrogen in the future energy transition
Nature | 22 April 2025
Discover the world’s first hydrogen outboard engine-powered boat
Fox News| 22 April 2025
CoE Group Shares Fuel Cell Aviation Research, Networks at DOE Energy Summit
UConn Today | 23 April 2025
Understanding 45V and Clean Hydrogen’s Importance to U.S. Energy Leadership
CSIS | 23 April 2025
RNG and hydrogen are vital to New Jersey’s clean-energy future
New Jersey Spotlight | 24 April 2025
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