In a significant step towards accelerating public-private action on hydrogen, Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Robert Habeck, and the European Commission Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, Maroš Šefčovič, today met with a global delegation of Hydrogen Council executives.
Continue readingHydrogen Council appoints Ivana Jemelkova as Chief Executive Officer
The Hydrogen Council today announced the appointment of Ivana Jemelkova as its Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive, international search.
Continue readingCharting the Course: 2nd High-Level Roundtable of the International Hydrogen Trade Forum and the Hydrogen Council
Today, in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, the second Ministerial-Executive Roundtable was hosted by the International Hydrogen Trade Forum (IHTF) and the Hydrogen Council.
Continue readingThe Africa hydrogen opportunity for a just transition
The Hydrogen Council’s report suggests that boosting renewable hydrogen production in Africa could fulfill domestic power needs and establish the continent as a significant global exporter.
Continue readingHydrogen Council announces Topsoe as new Board Member; Kawasaki Heavy Industries extends Co-Chair term
The Hydrogen Council s delighted to announce Topsoe as its newest Board Member. At the same time, the Council is pleased to share that Yoshinori Kanehana, Chairman of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., has extended his Co-Chair term.
Continue readingHydrogen Insights: Hydrogen project pipeline grows by 35% since January 2023 despite macro-economic headwinds
The global hydrogen economy is growing despite global headwinds resulting from rising interest rates and constrained supply chains, according to an analysis of over 1,400 large hydrogen projects published today by the Hydrogen Council.
Continue readingAccelerating SDGs, diversity, equity, and inclusion in hydrogen
Alongside the vital climate benefits and cost-efficiency gains, a truly global hydrogen economy can provide meaningful contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) both in emerging markets and in developed countries, fostering just transition, boosting sustainable growth, and providing clean jobs.
Continue readingAccelerating global trade in hydrogen and unlocking its socio-economic benefits: International Hydrogen Trade Forum and Hydrogen Council sign partnership agreement at COP28
The International Hydrogen Trade Forum (IHTF) and the Hydrogen Council have officially signed a partnership agreement today at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28).
Continue readingCOP28 Presidency marks the launch of flagship initiatives to unlock the climate and socio-economic benefits of hydrogen
Today, at COP28 a suite of flagship initiatives has been launched to accelerate commercialisation of hydrogen to keep the 1.5 Degrees target within reach and to unlock the socio-economic benefits of cross-border value chains for hydrogen and its derivatives
Continue readingGlobal trade key to accelerating a more cost-effective transition to a hydrogen economy
As we strive for a completely decarbonized world by 2050, the importance of hydrogen’s role in a transition to net zero has never been more evident. But in the face of a challenging economic landscape, and rising supply chain costs and constraints, the need to supply the world with the most competitive sources of clean hydrogen is paramount, a new Hydrogen Council summary report released today says.
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