August 2025

Air Products Successfully Fills World’s Largest Hydrogen Sphere 

On August 21, FCHEA member Air Products announced that it had successfully completed the first fill of the world’s largest hydrogen sphere at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Kennedy Space Center in Florida. 

Air Products delivered more than 730,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen, over 50 trailer loads, to fill the 90-foot sphere. The hydrogen will be combined with liquid oxygen to fuel NASA’s Artemis missions.

Source: Air Products

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NYSERDA Awards $11 Million to Hydrogen Projects, Including $2 Million for Plug

On August 21, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced it was awarding more than $11 million through its Advanced Fuels and Thermal Energy Research Program to five clean hydrogen research and development projects in the state.

FCHEA member Plug Power was awarded $2 million to co-develop new hydrogen distribution trailers with cryo-compressed storage technologies, with partner Verne, to support mid-sized warehouse and distribution center customers.   

Other awardees included: 

• GTI Energy - $220,000 to evaluate New York’s geological hydrogen storage potential.
• National Grid Ventures - $2 million to install the first commercially deployed, 100% hydrogen-fueled linear generator at National Grid’s Northport Power Plant in Fort Salonga.
• Stony Brook University - $4.9 million for a low-pressure, ambient-temperature hydrogen storage system at Northwell Health Hospital.
• SWITCH Maritime LLC - $2 million to develop and demonstrate New York’s first hydrogen fuel cell-electric ferry.

Click here to read the full press release from NYSERDA.

Toyota Hosts Public Event at its Hydrogen Headquarters

On July 11, FCHEA member Toyota hosted nearly 550 guests from the surrounding local community to its first public event at the site in more than a decade. The event showcased Toyota’s hydrogen-powered fuel cell technology with interactive demonstrations and STEM activities for guests, which included families, community leaders and members, partner organizations and team members.

The event featured Hydrogen Grand Prix 1/10 scale remote-controlled car races organized by the nonprofit H2GP Foundation and Horizon Educational. California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) brought its mobile Fab Lab, allowing guests to code and navigate Sphero balls, customize tote bags, and participate in a drone challenge.

Source: Toyota

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Hyundai Completes Hydrogen Mobility Trial in Saudi Arabia

On August 4, FCHEA member Hyundai Motor Group, in partnership with Enowa, NEOM’s energy and water subsidiary, announced the successful completion of a hydrogen mobility trial in Trojena, the mountains of Saudi Arabia. This achievement marks the first deployment of hydrogen-powered vehicles in high-altitude mountain topography.

Hyundai operated its hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) coach bus, UNIVERSE, on a mountainous route in Trojena, reaching elevations of up to 2,080 meters and gradients of 24 percent, simulating passenger transport from NEOM’s future core business district to Trojena. 

Click here for the full press release from Hyundai.

Hyundai Launches Upgraded Universe Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus

On August 12, Hyundai Motor Company announced it has launched an upgraded version of its Universe hydrogen-powered fuel cell bus, which features an increased driving range of 960 kilometers.

Hyundai’s new model has been selected for trial service and hydrogen refueling tests in Trojena, the mountainous region of Neom. The trial will test Hyundai’s Universe bus at altitudes of 2,080 meters and gradients of up to 24%, simulating real-world passenger transport scenarios such as shuttle services, while also helping to stimulate local demand.

Source: Just Auto

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Mitsubishi Power Achieves Landmark Hydrogen Fuel Conversion at Egyptian Refinery ANRPC

On August 4, FCHEA member Mitsubishi Power announced the successful completion and handover of a pioneering hydrogen fuel conversion project at the Alexandria National Refining and Petrochemicals Company (ANRPC) refinery in Egypt. This project is considered the first industrial application of hydrogen use as fuel in industrial boiler in Egypt and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Under the terms of the contract, Mitsubishi Power undertook the design, engineering, supply and installation of the solutions, equipment, and control systems to rehabilitate and upgrade a 100-ton-per-hour main boiler, converting it from heavy fuel oil and natural gas to a 100% hydrogen fuel. The project also contributed to the utilization of 14,000 tons per year of hydrogen-rich gases available in the production units.

Source: Mitsubishi Power

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Hyundai Motor Group Presents Hydrogen Vision for Energy Transition at CEM16

On August 26, Hyundai Motor Company announced it would be showcasing the company’s comprehensive hydrogen mobility vision at the 16th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM16), in Busan, Korea. 

Hyundai actively participated in two high-level dialogues, sharing perspectives on industrial decarbonization, energy efficiency and the role of hydrogen as a future energy source.

Source: Hyundai

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Additional Links

UW Researchers Publish Article Examining Potential Use of Wyoming’s Trona Deposits for Underground Hydrogen Storage

University of Wyoming | 1 August 2025

Toyota’s North American Hydrogen HQ Opens Its Doors to the Community

Toyota | 2 August 2025

How hydrogen risks are being supported in steelmaking

Gasworld | 3 August 2025

Natural gas remains the largest source of hydrogen in our long-term projections

Energy Information Agency | 4 August 2025

A green revolution? Hydrogen fuel cells in the data center

Data Center Dynamics | 5 August 2025

Toyota to Build $139M Hydrogen Fuel Cell Manufacturing Facility in China

Fuel Cell Works | 5 August 2025

Naval Research Hydrogen Tech Goes Tactical

U.S. Navy | 6 August 2025

Walmart Will Test a Green-Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck in Chile

IEEE Spectrum | 6 August 2025

Why GM is partnering with Hyundai on new vehicle development and sourcing

GM | 6 August 2025

Hydrogen-Powered and Electric Trucks: A Measured Shift in Logistics

Logistics Viewpoint | 7 August 2025

General Motors and Hyundai Motor Company Announce Plans for First Five Co-developed Vehicles

Hyundai | 7 August 2025

Agfa appoints Rucha Shevde to lead Indian renewable energy market growth

AGFA | 8 August 2025

Tactical hydrogen power for US Military

New Atlas | 10 August 2025

This hydrogen microgrid is the first of its kind. Is it a good idea?

Canary Media | 11 August 2025

We Need Power — Yesterday: How Utilities Can Keep Up with AI’s Power Demand

Bloom Energy | 11 August 2025

Engineering Breakthrough Opens Door to Cheap Hydrogen Power

Gizmodo | 11 August 2025

Hyundai launches upgraded Universe hydrogen fuel cell bus

Just Auto | 12 August 2025

Plug Power CEO Says His Company Is Square With Trump Administration

Barrons | 12 August 2025

Representatives DeSaulnier and Stanton Introduce Legislation to Incentivize Electric Vehicle Use, Alleviate Congestion, and Protect the Environment

U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier | 13 August 2025

A hidden fuel source beneath the Midwest? Scientists are investigating.

Grist | 13 August 2025

Honda tests stationary power station using fuel cells from EVs

Electric & Hybrid | 13 August 2025

Equinix Collaborates with Leading Alternative Energy Providers to Power AI-Ready Data Center Growth

Equinix | 14 August 2025

Unlocking Hydrogen’s Potential: Insights into Its Emerging Role in Bus Technology

STV | 14 August 2025

Powering Africa’s Green Mining Future with Hydrogen

PDC Machines | 14 August 2025

OBBBA Creates a Cohesive Framework for US Hydrogen Growth

The National Interest | 18 August 2025

How Fuel Cells Help Solve the Growing Data Center and AI Challenge

FCHEA Catalyst Blog | 18 August 2025

Consortium Completes Feasibility Study for Hydrogen Corridor Linking Africa to Europe

Pipeline Technology Journal | 19 August 2025

Plug Power CEO Sees "Robust" Market for Hydrogen, Green Energy (video)

Bloomberg Businessweek Daily | 19 August 2025

Nikola’s Orphaned Trucks Will Live On In California

Inside EVs | 20 August 2025

Fuel cells as lifelong learners

Nature Chemical Engineering | 20 August 2025

New Research Could Lead to Greener, Faster Metal Production

Binghamton University | 21 August 2025

Study points way to more efficient liquid hydrogen tanks

Washington State University | 21 August 2025

$134 Billion European Hydrogen Project Turns Into World’s Most Extreme Construction Battlefield

Sustainability Times | 22 August 2025

Sacramento food truck event powered by hydrogen fuel cells

KCRA | 22 August 2025

Fuel cell built in Northeast Ohio going to space

News 5 Cleveland | 23 August 2025

Plug Power awarded $2 million to develop hydrogen storage trailers

Times Union | 23 August 2025

First-of-its-kind Hydrogen Trial Set for Linear Generator

RTO Insider | 24 August 2025

Three Considerations to Make Green Hydrogen a Reality in India

Rocky Mountain Institute | 25 August 2025

Fuel cells: A distributed approach for accelerating load growth

Utility Dive | 25 August 2025

OSU researchers combine expertise to study Oklahoma's white hydrogen availability

Oklahoma State University | 26 August 2025

Could green hydrogen offer a way to cleaner transportation?

DW | 26 August 2025

Breakthrough Energy partners with Japan on biomass and hydrogen push

Bioenergy Insight | 26 August 2025

Pasadena Council Approves $32 Million Hydrogen Bus Contract, Accelerating Zero-Emission Fleet Conversion

Pasadena Now | 27 August 2025

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