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.
Continue readingEl 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.
Continue readingPolicy clarity and standards key to unlocking hydrogen’s next growth cycle
In an exclusive interview at Energy Connects Studio during Gastech 2025, Ivana Jemelkova, CEO of the Hydrogen Council, unveiled the industry body’s first Global Hydrogen Compass report.
Continue readingNow that hydrogen is a reality in the energy transition, keep calm and keep deploying
The latest Hydrogen Insights report outlined why the pace and scale of deployment need to accelerate dramatically to meet global climate goals. That’s despite a sevenfold growth in FID to $75 billion in committed capital and a 92% growth in new project investments in the last six months.
Continue readingPermitting bottlenecks hamper hydrogen projects
The latest Hydrogen Insights report from McKinsey and the Hydrogen Council reveals over 350 new large-scale hydrogen project proposals announced in the past year.
Continue readingDaryl Wilson on project backlogs, policy complexities and China’s advantage
The EU has a “very important responsibility” in increasing the amount of projects reaching final investment decision (FID), Daryl Wilson, Executive Director of the Hydrogen Council, told H2 View.
Continue readingEU hydrogen policy mired in complexity
The EU is nearing completion of regulations to boost its hydrogen economy, but some aspects may need revision for global competitiveness.
Continue readingPolicy headwinds for clean hydrogen in Europe temporary: Hydrogen Council
The Hydrogen Council informed S&P Global Commodity Insights that the policy obstacles confronting low-carbon and renewable hydrogen projects in Europe are expected to be short-lived, with rapid deployment anticipated once regulatory certainty is achieved.
Continue readingThe unveiling of hydrogen’s bigger picture
Hydrogen investments and deployment have been steadily gaining momentum for years, with acceleration since 2020, revealing the broader picture and the magnitude of the task ahead.
Continue readingHydrogen projects now valued at $330 billion but face challenges, says industry chief
Globally, there are ambitious plans to increase hydrogen fuel production, seen as crucial for powering nations and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the clean energy economy.
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