Hydrogen for a resilient world: Global industry leaders launch CEO-led Call-to-Action amid recurrent crises

Today at the International Hydrogen Trade Forum (IHTF) Ministerial-CEO Roundtable in Rotterdam, the Hydrogen Council launched ‘Hydrogen for a Resilient World’ – a CEO-led Call-To-Action urging governments to accelerate hydrogen deployment as a key enabler for deep and secure electrification, strengthening long-term resilience across global energy systems, industry and society.

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May 20, 2026

Hydrogen for a resilient world: Global industry leaders launch CEO-led Call-to-Action amid recurrent crises

Today at the International Hydrogen Trade Forum (IHTF) Ministerial-CEO Roundtable in Rotterdam, the Hydrogen Council launched ‘Hydrogen for a Resilient World’ – a CEO-led Call-To-Action urging governments to accelerate hydrogen deployment as a key enabler for deep and secure electrification, strengthening long-term resilience across global energy systems, industry and society.

Council Updates

April 14, 2026

Seven New Companies Join the Hydrogen Council, Strengthening the Global Industry Coalition Advancing Hydrogen Solutions

The Hydrogen Council, the world’s largest and only CEO-led global alliance, is proud to welcome seven new members, each of which has moved from ambition to active delivery of hydrogen projects across Europe, Asia and beyond.

Media Release

January 20, 2026

Hydrogen Council announces new Board composition; welcomes Baker Hughes

The Hydrogen Councill, the world’s largest and only CEO-led hydrogen alliance, is pleased to announce Baker Hughes as its newest board member and to confirm the re-election of Johnson Matthey, Sasol, Sinopec and Topsoe for a new mandate.

Media Release

December 4, 2025

Hydrogen Council leaders convene at Global CEO Summit with unified call to action: Build faster, unlock demand, deliver by 2030

More than 200 CEOs and senior executives from the world’s leading businesses in hydrogen convened in Seoul, South Korea this week for the Hydrogen Council’s Global CEO Summit 2025, united around a clear call to action: build faster and unlock commercial-scale demand by 2030.

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December 3, 2025

Hydrogen Council Welcomes Air Liquide CEO François Jackow as New Co-Chair

The Hydrogen Council – the world’s largest and only CEO-led hydrogen alliance – is proud to today announce François Jackow, CEO of Air Liquide, as its new Co-Chair. He joins Jaehoon Chang, Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group, at a defining moment for the global hydrogen industry.

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November 26, 2025

200+ Global hydrogen leaders convene in South Korea to shape the next chapter of hydrogen buildout

More than 200 CEOs and senior executives from the world’s leading businesses in hydrogen are gathering next week in Seoul, South Korea for the Hydrogen Council’s Global CEO Summit, to align on action needed to accelerate hydrogen deployment and unlock commercial-scale demand by 2030.

Media Release

November 12, 2025

Global alliance launches LEAF Initiative at COP30 to scale low-emission ammonia fertilizers

An alliance of first-mover governments, international organisations, and businesses from the food, agriculture, fertilizer, sustainable fuels, and manufacturing sectors has united at COP30 in Brazil to accelerate scale adoption of low-emission ammonia-based fertilizers through the Low-Emission Ammonia Fertilizer (LEAF) Initiative.

In the News

October 28, 2025

Hydrogen Innovators Podcast: Global Progress and the Shift from Ambition to Delivery

In this episode of the Hydrogen Innovators Podcast, Hydrogen Council CEO Ivana Jemelkova reflects on the sector’s shift from ambition to delivery. Drawing on insights from the Global Hydrogen Compass, she explains what’s progressing, what’s being filtered out, and why firm demand, policy clarity, and infrastructure now matter most for scale.

In the News

October 17, 2025

El Mundo: Investment in hydrogen is growing, but we must avoid a domino effect that delays projects

In this interview with El Mundo, Hydrogen Council CEO Ivana Jemelkova reflects on hydrogen’s shift from headline momentum to market discipline. While public attention has cooled and some projects have been cancelled, she emphasizes that global investment continues to grow, reaching 110 billion dollars, with more than 1,700 announced projects and over 500 already financed or under construction.

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