OFCHC Global Spotlight April 10, 2026 | | |
A NOTE FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
I'm thrilled to join you as Executive Director of the Ohio Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Coalition.
Ohio's fuel cell and hydrogen sector has something most states don't — real companies, technology, and momentum. I'm here to carry that work forward — into a decade where the opportunities for this industry are real, the stakes are high, and a strong coalition has never mattered more.
My background spans chemical engineering, clean energy startups, and nonprofit leadership, and I come to this role driven by the same conviction I imagine drives your work: that Ohio is positioned to lead in the fuel cell and hydrogen economy.
Here's what I'm focused on in the months ahead:
Listen I'll conduct a structured Listening Tour to hear directly from members about what's working, what's missing, and what you need most from this Coalition.
Convene I'll represent the Coalition at industry events, strengthen our own gatherings, and create new opportunities for members to connect with each other throughout the year.
Connect I'll strengthen ties among members and bridge the Coalition more intentionally to the broader ecosystem — including policymakers, funders, and partners who can amplify our collective voice.
At its best, OFCHC is a community, a resource hub, and an advocate for this industry. I'm committed to building all three — and I look forward to meeting each of you soon.
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Warmly,
Jing Lyon
Executive Director, Ohio Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Coalition
| | | FREE Webinar for All – April 15 Lunch & Learn | | |
Presentation Title:
Hydrogen — Where Local Meets Global
With Prof. David Hart, PhD
Join a global leader with 30+ years in hydrogen for a focused session on where the industry is heading and what it means for businesses and regions worldwide.
What You’ll Learn:
- How hydrogen is scaling across regions, and the synergies emerging
- When global strategies work vs. when local ecosystems win
- Where key bottlenecks exist in technology, supply chain, and project development
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Event Details
- April 15, 2026
- 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
- Live Virtual Event (Zoom)
| | | Save The Date - May 20, 2026 | | | | |
Dayton Hydrogen Industry Field Day
Live and in-person with MRE and Plug Power
Join us in Dayton for a live, in-person hydrogen industry field day featuring MRE and Plug Power. Attendees will gain insight into regional hydrogen deployment efforts, industry applications, and connect directly with leaders advancing hydrogen solutions in Ohio.
📍 Dayton, Ohio
🗓 May 20, 2026 10 AM - 3 PM -
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Announcing the 2nd Annual
Hydrogen Technology Forum
June 11, 2026
Ohio Energy Advancement and Innovation Center
OSU Campus - Columbus, OH
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Hyundai Motor Introduces XCIENT Fuel Cell Truck Fleet in South America to Drive Zero Tailpipe Emissions Logistics in Uruguay
Hyundai | March 19, 2026
Hyundai Motor launches South America’s first XCIENT Fuel Cell Class-8 heavy-duty truck fleet to advance low-carbon freight solutions. The company joins the Kahirós Project to develop green hydrogen infrastructure and contribute to decarbonizing timber logistics in Uruguay. The project is backed by investment from Santander Group, with support from the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank and the United Nations’ Renewable Energy Innovation Fund. Building on proven operations in North America and Europe, Hyundai Motor expands its global hydrogen ecosystem by adding Uruguay to its growing footprint
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Plug Power Plans Hydrogen Offering in Top US Power-Grid Auction
Financial Post| March 7, 2026
Plug Power Inc. is planning to offer hydrogen electricity in a potential special auction by the biggest US power grid in the scramble to feed the artificial intelligence boom.
The supplier of hydrogen energy systems is considering providing as much as 250 megawatts in an auction that President Donald Trump is keen to happen later this year, according to Andy Marsh, the company’s chairman. Plug would need contracts lasting at least seven years, and is already talking to hyperscalers, data center companies, and utilities.
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LNG project gets abatement amendment after OCI Global departure
BE | March 09,2026
A liquefied natural gas producer's project received an amendment to its 2023 tax break agreement after its ammonia partner sold its local facilities, delaying the project. Jefferson County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to file and execute an amended Tax Abatement Agreement March 3 for Zero Park 1 LLC, a production site designed to supply hydrogen for ammonia production in the Golden Triangle.
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ARENA Funds InterContinental Energy to Develop Digital Twin for Power-to-Hydrogen Node
FCW | April 08 2026
Up to $1.6 million in Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Advancing Renewables Program funding to develop a Digital Twin Optimisation Framework for the P2(H2)Node, creating a standardised digital twin and licensable engineering design for large-scale green fuel hubs.
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HVR Energy secures €12.75m ICO funding
FCW | April 07, 2026
HVR Energy has secured €12.75m in financing from the ICO to deploy 30 hydrogen refuelling stations in Spain. The company said the funding supports its ACTIVA project and marks its second financing round in two years, following a €7m loan for 20 stations last year. HVR Energy added that the stations will be installed at existing service stations and offered under an all-inclusive leasing model without upfront investment for operators.
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Bloom Energy Named to Newsweek’s 2026 List of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies
Bloom Energy| April 06, 2026
Bloom Energy, a global leader in power solutions, today announced it has been named to Newsweek’s 2026 list of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies, ranking no 2 in the Energy & Utilities category. The recognition underscores the trust that Bloom has built over more than two decades by consistently delivering clean, reliable onsite power for customers.
“Trust is built over time—and at Bloom, we’ve spent 25 years earning it,” said KR Sridhar, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Bloom Energy. “This recognition from Newsweek reflects the trust we’ve built by staying focused on what matters most: being there for our customers and communities, delivering reliably in the toughest operating conditions, and upholding the highest safety standards. It also reflects our commitment to helping organizations access clean, dependable power where and when they need it.”
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China Carbon Neutral Development Signs Cooperation Deal with Shanxi Ligu on Green Hydrogen
TIPRanks| April 08, 2026
China Carbon Neutral Development Group Limited has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanxi Ligu New Energy to jointly develop a full‑chain technology system spanning green hydrogen production, safe storage and transportation, industrial decarbonization and green materials. The partners plan to leverage complementary strengths in capital and carbon asset operations, as well as hydrogen storage, transportation and renewable energy technologies, to accelerate deployment of scalable hydrogen solutions aligned with China’s dual‑carbon objectives
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1S1 Energy: Toward Cheaper, Cleaner Hydrogen Production
FCW| April 03, 2026
Co-founded by Dan Sobek ’88, SM ’92, PhD ’97, 1s1 Energy has developed a filtration material for hydrogen electrolyzers that it says reduces energy use by 30 percent.
Zach Winn | MIT News--Hydrogen sits at the center of some of the world’s most important industrial processes, but its production still comes with a heavy environmental cost. Today, most hydrogen is produced through high-emissions processes like steam methane reforming and coal gasification.
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Sun Hydrogen Opens Japan Office, Formalizing Collaboration with University of Tokyo Researcher Dr. Taro Yamada
Sun Hydrogen| April 07, 2026
New entity strengthens Sun Hydrogen's ties with Japan’s leading solar hydrogen research community and gives an ongoing scientific collaboration a permanent structure. The developer of a breakthrough technology to produce renewable hydrogen using only sunlight and water, today announced the formation of SunHydrogen Japan GK, a new subsidiary led by Dr. Taro Yamada. The entity formalizes a collaboration that has already contributed directly to the company’s technical progress.
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FuelCell Energy Scales Up for Data Centers with Packaged 12.5 MW Utility‑Grade Power Block Solution and Manufacturing Expansion Plans
FCE| March 23, 2026
FuelCell Energy, Inc. is taking significant steps toward meeting the speed of delivery and surging demand of data centers for on-site, utility‑scale continuous power.
With power availability increasingly limiting the pace of AI and data center expansion, FuelCell Energy is introducing standardized packaged 12.5‑megawatt (MW) power blocks to enable faster deployment in grid-constrained markets.
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