January 2026

FCHEA Updates

FCHEA Hosts Briefing on Hydrogen, Fuel Cells, and American Energy Dominance Featuring Rep. Fleischmann

On Thursday, January 22, FCHEA, in cooperation with the American Energy Dominance Caucus, hosted a Congressional briefing on Hydrogen, Fuel Cells, and American Energy Dominance.

We want to thank Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Fleischmann (TN-3) for taking time out of his busy schedule to join us and sharing his support for hydrogen and fuel cell funding. We also want to thank Rep. Veasey (TX-33) and his office for the strong support as Co-Chairs of this important caucus hosting these critical conversations.

Thank you as well to Dan Byers with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for being an incredible partner and moderator for this session, as well as Erin Lane of FCHEA Member Plug Power, Linda Dempsey of FCHEA Member CF Industries, and Dave Alonso of FCHEA Member HyAxiom, Inc. for their time, expertise, and spirited discussion on how hydrogen and fuel cell technologies are ready to support our national security, drive economic growth, provide critical and resilient power, enable manufacturing and export opportunities, and ensure American global technology leadership.

FCHEA President Frank Wolak Participates in USEA State of the Energy Industry Forum

On January 15, FCHEA President and CEO Frank Wolak participated in the United States Energy Association's annual State of the Energy Industry Forum. Frank was on the Innovations in Energy session that explored the emerging technologies and new models shaping the future of the energy sector. 

In the session, Frank expanded on the importance of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies to driving American energy dominance and the need for continued engagement from federal government partners.

FCHEA Hosts Successful Webinar on Master Limited Partnerships

On January 14, FCHEA hosted a successful webinar on Master Limited Partnerships and what they mean for the hydrogen industry. We want to thank all of the speakers involved who contributed their time and expertise and look forward to continued webinars in the new year.

Click here to watch the full webinar on FCHEA's YouTube page.

Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Industry Headlines

Bloom Energy and American Electric Power Sign $2.65 Billion Deal for Fuel Cells

On January 8, American Electric Power announced it will buy a substantial portion of its option for solid oxide fuel cells from FCHEA member Bloom Energy in a deal worth about $2.65 billion as part of its plans to develop and build a fuel cell power generation facility in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

In 2024, AEP had signed an agreement with Bloom Energy to acquire 100 megawatts of solid oxide fuel cells with an option to purchase an additional 900 MWs. The utility's unit exercised that option as part of this announcement.

Click here for the full press release from Reuters.

FuelCell Energy and Sustainable Development Capital Announce Data Center Collaboration

On January 20, FCHEA member FuelCell Energy and Sustainable Development Capital LLP (SDLC) announced a strategic collaboration to explore the deployment of up to 450 megawatts (MW) of advanced fuel cell power systems to support data center growth and other mission-critical distributed power needs globally.

The planned collaboration integrates FuelCell Energy’s distributed baseload power technology, capable of delivering reliable, high-availability power close to load centers, with SDCL’s experience in financing and operating scalable energy infrastructure. The two companies have executed a letter of intent outlining their plans to work together to support energy solutions that enhance availability, resilience, and cost competitiveness in energy-intensive applications.

Click here for the full press release from FuelCell Energy.

Air Liquide Among Industrial Majors To Back Ammobia with $7.5 Million

On January 14, Ammobia announced a $7.5 million seed round to scale its Haber-Bosch 2.0 modular plant designs that use advanced materials science and reaction engineering to considerably reduce ammonia production capital expenditures. Ammobia’s funding round included investors such as FCHEA member Air Liquide, MOL Switch (Mitsui OSK Lines), Shell Ventures, and Chevron Technology Ventures.

Click here for the full press release from Global Newswire.

Renewable Innovations Announces All-in-One Hydrogen Station

On January 13, FCHEA member Renewable Innovations announced the debut of its All-In-One Hydrogen Stations. Renewable Innovations reports that its Hydrogen Station is a complete, modular system that includes hydrogen production, storage, and dispensing. The system utilizes an onboard electrolyzer and powered compressor stages to produce hydrogen and can dispense at pressures ranging from 200 to 700 bar. The system can produce up to 10 kg of hydrogen per day and monitor levels remotely via a web-based Power Management Platform.

Source: Renewable Innovations

Click here for the full press release from Renewable Innovations.

International Headlines

HyAxiom Announces Supply Agreement With Doosan Enerability

On January 28, FCHEA member HyAxiom announced it has signed an equipment supply agreement with Doosan Enerbility for 5 megawatts (MW), utilizing HyAxiom, Inc.’s PureCell PEM Electrolyzer 4300 system. This will be part of a landmark government-backed 10.9 MW demonstration project on Jeju Island showcasing multiple electrolysis technologies. This project will produce green hydrogen for heavy duty mobility applications, highlighting how larger-scale electrolysis can support the decarbonization of transportation.

Click here for more information from HyAxiom.

Topsoe to Support Green Ammonia Flagship Project in Saudi Arabia

On January 27, FCHEA member Topsoe announced its selection as the ammonia technology licensor for ACWA's Yanbu Green Hydrogen Project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The technology delivered by Topsoe will enable the produced green hydrogen from the Yanbu Project to be converted into ammonia. Besides the dynamic ammonia technology, Topsoe will also deliver engineering, proprietary equipment and catalysts to Sinopec and Tecnicas Reunidas, who have jointly been awarded the FEED-contract (Front-End Engineering Design).

The agreement further strengthens the strategic partnership between Topsoe and ACWA, and by integrating Topsoe’s advanced dynamic ammonia technology, the project will support the production of green ammonia at scale.

Source: Topsoe

Click here for the full press release from Topsoe.

Plug Power Installs 100 MW GenEco Electrolyzers at Galp’s Sines Refinery

On January 23, FCHEA member Plug announced the successful completion of the installation of 100 MW of PEM GenEco electrolyzers at Galp’s Sines Refinery, marking a major milestone in one of Europe’s largest renewable hydrogen projects.

Since the project’s initial announcement in October 2025, with the delivery of the first 10 MW GenEco electrolyzer module, all ten arrays (100 MW) have now been delivered and installed on site at the refinery. Commissioning of the electrolyzer systems is expected to begin in the coming months. Once operational, the system is projected to produce up to 15,000 tons of renewable hydrogen per year.

Click here for the full press release from Plug.

Topsoe Chosen for Sustainable Aviation Project in China

On January 23, Topsoe announced it has been selected as a technology provider by Tangshan Jinlihai, a developer and provider of renewable fuels, to provide its Hydroflex technology and related services for Tangshan Jinlihai industrial hub in China. With a capacity 300,000 tons of feedstock annually, the project is expected to enable an annual emission avoidance of approximately 700,000 metric tons of CO2e.

Click here for the full press release from Topsoe.

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Announces Partnership with IntegratR to Speed Zero-Emission Breakthroughs

On January 14, FCHEA member Hyster-Yale Materials Handling announced its Hyster-Yale Nederland BV entity has joined forces with IntegratR. Hyster-Yale intends to use this collaboration to continue building on the electrification progress already achieved through its big truck and container handling product lines, Nuvera fuel cell engines, and standard Hyster and Yale product lines.

Click here for the full press release from Hyster-Yale Materials Handling.

Ceres and the University of Surrey Collaborate to Accelerate Power and Hydrogen

On January 15, FCHEA member Ceres announced a new partnership with the University of Surrey aimed to speed up the development of next-generation clean power systems and hydrogen production. The collaboration brings together Ceres’ expertise in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer cells (SOEC) with Surrey’s research strengths in electrochemical energy systems, digital and multiscale modelling and advanced materials characterization. Under the partnership, the teams will focus on improving the efficiency, durability and performance of these technologies, using advanced modelling and mechanistic insights to help translate fundamental research into real-world systems more quickly.

Click here for the full press release from Ceres.

FRIEM Marks 75 Years of History with a Corporate Graphic Novel 

On January 12, FCHEA member FRIEM S.p.A., marked its 75th anniversary with a Corporate Graphic Novel, an editorial project designed to recount the company’s history through an accessible and unconventional narrative form. Titled “Angelo’s Endeavor. FRIEM 1950-2025”, the Graphic Novel traces FRIEM’s evolution from its founding to the present day, placing people, enterpreneurial choices and shared values at the heart of a journey spanning more than seven decades. The volume has been produced in Italian and English and distributed to employees and stakeholders.

Click here for the full press release from FRIEM.

AGFA To Display ZIFRON Membrane Technology at India Energy Week 2026

On January 22, FCHEA member AGFA announced it will present its advanced ZIRFON membrane technology for alkaline water electrolyzers at India Energy Week 2026. AGFA now offers ZIRFON membranes in 2-meter widths, meeting the specific needs of large-scale electrolyzer configurations that are increasingly in demand in the Indian and wider Asian markets.

Click here for the full press release from AGFA.

PowerCell Joins European GAMMA Project to Accelerate the Green Transition in Shipping

On January 16, FCHEA member PowerCell Group announced it has joined the European GAMMA project, a €17 million ($19.9 million) Horizon Europe funded initiative aimed at accelerating the decarbonization of deep-sea shipping through climate-neutral fuels and fuel cell-based power generation.

The GAMMA project (Green Ammonia and Biomethanol fuel MAritime Vessels) brings together 16 European partners to retrofit a 60,000 DWT bulk carrier from TOPIC Fleet. The vessel will serve as a full-scale demonstration of how hydrogen-based fuel cell systems can replace fossil fuel auxiliary generators, enabling zero-emission power generation onboard large ocean-going vessels.

Click here for the full press release from PowerCell Group.

Additional Links

US hydrogen industry can still make real progress in 2026 (Frank Wolak op-ed)

H2 View | 31 December 2025

Houston energy tech co. breaks ground on low-cost hydrogen pilot plant

Innovation Map | 5 January 2026

Quinnipiac University begins installing fuel cells in clean energy initiative

WTNH News | 5 January 2026

SAMSUNG E&A announces Groundbreaking of Wabash Low-Carbon Ammonia Project in the US

Samsung E & A | 6 January 2026

Kawasaki signs deal to build world's largest liquefied hydrogen carrier

Reuters | 6 January 2026

Manganese gets its moment as a potential fuel cell catalyst

Yale News | 6 January 2026

Japan’s Kawasaki To Build World’s Largest Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier

ESG News | 6 January 2026

How Bosch and BMW are keeping the hydrogen dream alive

Autocar | 6 January 2026

Doosan Group shows next-gen power gen solutions at CES 2026

Power Progress | 7 January 2026

The Fuel Cell Company Now Bigger Than Southwest Airlines

Heatmap News | 7 January 2026

Duke Energy Florida unveils nation’s first system capable of producing, storing and combusting 100% green hydrogen

Duke Energy | 7 January 2026

Taking the heat out of global warming in India

Ceres | 7 January 2026

This company wants to make hydrogen from one of Africa’s most common fuels

CNN | 8 January 2026

Why global partnerships matter for scaling hydrogen

World Economic Forum | 10 January 2026

How the AI data center bubble story is playing out inside one booming energy stock

CNBC | 11 January 2026

Duke Energy displays new clean hydrogen facility on Florida’s east coast

Florida Politics | 11 January 2026

India and Germany Sign Hydrogen Infrastructure MoU to Align Natural Gas Transition

Fuel Cell Works | 12 January 2026

Groton fuel cell company clears key test for NASA moon missions

Hartford Business Journal |13 January 2026

What are the most promising technologies for low-carbon hydrogen?

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries | 14 January 2026

Advent Technologies and Airbus expand fuel cell technology for the aviation industry

Hydrocarbon Processing | 14 January 2026

Five hydrogen technology demos green lit

Rail Business Daily | 15 January 2026

Significant new platinum-linked green hydrogen advances sweeping across UAE and US

Mining Weekly | 15 January 2026

Whitmer signs directive to explore geologic hydrogen as energy source

The Detroit News | 15 January 2026

Recipe for finding clean natural hydrogen may change the energy game

Earth.com | 17 January 2026

Ukraine deploys hydrogen hybrid drone in combat for the first time

New Atlas | 18 January 2026

Toyota is drag racing hydrogen-powered trucks in the Arizona desert

Pop Science | 18 January 2026

Capito: Hydrogen hub will come to fruition but market moving slower than expected

Metro News | 18 January 2026

Simple equations predict hydrogen storage in porous materials

University of Michigan |19 January 2026

Cracking The Ammonia Code To Move Hydrogen Further

Eurasia Review | 19 January 2026

These Researchers Are Creating Hydrogen From Waste

Forbes | 20 January 2026

Researchers reveal strong public support for hydrogen fuel cell trucks in South Korea

Tech Explore | 20 January 2026

Preparing for the next frontier: Why hydrogen demands new safety thinking

International Fire and Safety Journal |21 January 2026

Dispatch Energy energizes 4MW fuel cell plant in Bridgeport

Hartford Business Journal | 21 January 2026

Victor Valley Transit unveils hydrogen fuel cell buses, new direction

Victor Valley Daily Press | 21 January 2026

EU opens offtaker phase after 260 hydrogen projects respond to matchmaking call

H2 View | 22 January 2026

US startup Noon Energy unveils ‘multi-day baseload’ energy storage tech demonstration

Energy Storage News | 22 January 2026

HyAxiom’s David Alonso on powering AI data centers at scale

Interesting Engineering | 23 January 2026

Why the Pentagon Is Eyeing a Hydrogen-Powered Drone

The National Interest | 25 January 2026

That Green ‘Scam’ Is The Top Source Of New U.S. Electricity

Forbes | 26 January 2026

StormFisher advances Quebec e-Methanol project

IJ Global | 26 January 2026

From Dream to Reality: Toshiba and Airbus Drive the Future of Hydrogen-Powered Flight with Superconducting Motors

Toshiba | 27 January 2026

In Bridgeport, fuel cell developers use brownfields to spur growth

CT Mirror |27 January 2026

Michigan Acts To Develop New Geologic Hydrogen Industry

Forbes | 27 January 2026

NextGenH2 Truck Signals Daimler Truck’s Next Phase of Hydrogen Development

ACT News | 27 January 2026

Preparing for the next frontier: Why hydrogen demands new safety thinking

BBC |27 January 2026

Energy Department Announces Realignment of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation Programs

U.S. Department of Energy | 28 January 2026

Independent assessment of Topsoe Ammonia Cracking technology indicates a low commercialization risk profile

Topsoe | 28 January 2026

Hydrogen Power Gets a Spark — Thanks to SDSC’s Expanse

UC San Diego | 28 January 2026

Hydrogen and low-carbon gas: Powering the next generation of data centers

Data Center Dynamics | 29 January 2026

Clean Hydrogen: Driving American Industrial Competitiveness

CRES Forum | 29 January 2026

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