Clean hydrogen investment reaches USD 130 billion as energy security and resilience rise up the global agenda

Global Hydrogen Compass 2026 provides a fact-based assessment of global clean hydrogen progress, highlighting more than USD 130 billion in committed investment across over 570 projects, 90% of which are under construction or already operational, and the actions needed to support further deployment.

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September 10, 2026

Clean hydrogen investment reaches USD 130 billion as energy security and resilience rise up the global agenda

Global Hydrogen Compass 2026 provides a fact-based assessment of global clean hydrogen progress, highlighting more than USD 130 billion in committed investment across over 570 projects, 90% of which are under construction or already operational, and the actions needed to support further deployment.

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June 29, 2026

20+ associations endorse the Call-to-Action: Hydrogen for a resilient world

In May, at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, we launched ‘Hydrogen for a resilient world’ – a CEO-led Call-to-Action urging governments to accelerate hydrogen deployment as a cornerstone of energy resilience, security and decarbonization. Since then, a coalition of 26 national and regional hydrogen associations from around the world endorsed it.

In the News

June 4, 2026

Hydrogen moves from blueprints to reality as capacity set to double: Hydrogen Council

In this interview with S&P Global Commodity Insights, Hydrogen Council CEO Ivana Jemelkova reflects on the hydrogen sector's shift from planning to execution, the role of hydrogen in strengthening energy resilience, and the practical policy actions needed to accelerate project delivery and market growth.

In the News

June 1, 2026

Hydrogen Council CEO: Industry’s asks are the same, but the politics aren’t

In this interview with H2 View, Hydrogen Council CEO Ivana Jemelkova reflects on the role of hydrogen in strengthening energy and industrial resilience, the sector's transition from ambition to delivery, and the policy actions needed to unlock the next phase of growth.

Media Release

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.

Media Release

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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