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Plug Power seeks shareholder backing amid sub-$1 share price

2 days ago | h2-view.com | Edward Laity |Charlie Currie

US green hydrogen tech firm Plug Power has asked shareholders to approve more authorised shares and a potential reverse stock split to ensure it can continue to fund operations and grow as a company. The move comes shortly after Plug logged over $970m in non-cash impairments and new cost-cutting measures in response to slow hydrogen market development and mounting financial challenges.
Ballard secures 1.5MW hydrogen fuel cell order from US locomotive operator

2 days ago | h2-view.com | Edward Laity |Charlie Currie

Ballard Power Systems will supply 1.5MW of hydrogen fuel cell engines for use on locomotives managed by Sierra Northern Railway. Under the agreement, 12 Ballard FCmove-XD engines will be supplied to the Californian operator to convert three diesel switching locomotives to hydrogen-fuelled, zero-emission solutions. Ballard’s modules are specifically designed for heavy-duty applications. The Canadian firm said they offer high reliability, durability, efficiency and power density.
Cleveland-Cliffs drops $500m hydrogen steel plans in Ohio, refocuses on fossil fuels

2 days ago | h2-view.com | Edward Laity |Charlie Currie

Cleveland-Cliffs has officially abandoned its $500m hydrogen-based steel project in Middletown, Ohio, and shifted focus to extend the life of its coal-fired blast furnace. CEO Lourenco Goncalves told investors last month that the company could shift away from hydrogen and revert to greater reliance on fossil fuels at its steel decarbonisation project, citing a lack of support from the Trump Administration.
Kier and Environment Agency cut diesel use with hybrid hydrogen power trial

2 days ago | h2-view.com | Edward Laity |Dominic Ellis

Kier Group and the Environment Agency have reportedly saved up to 20,000 litres of diesel at a construction site in Somerset, UK, by trialling a hybrid energy system powered by solar and green hydrogen. Launched in January 2025, at Kier’s Bridgwater Tidal Barrier construction site, the partners have been trialling and will continue to test an energy system comprising solar panels, green hydrogen fuel cells and battery storage.
Hydrogen investment climbs as global energy spending hits $3.3 trillion: IEA

2 days ago | h2-view.com | Dominic Ellis |Charlie Currie |Edward Laity

Global energy investment is projected to hit a record $3.3 trillion in 2025, with low-emission fuels such as hydrogen playing a prominent role, according to new research from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Investment in clean technologies – renewables, nuclear, grids, storage, low-emission fuels, efficiency and electrification – is the main driver, and will account for $2.2 trillion. Solar PV continues to attract more capital than any other technology.
AFC Energy partners with US industrial firm to launch ammonia cracker range

3 days ago | h2-view.com | Edward Laity |Stephen Harrison |Charlie Currie

AFC Energy has agreed to jointly develop a range of small to large-scale ammonia-to-hydrogen crackers with an undisclosed US industrial firm. Under the terms of a joint development agreement (JDA), UK-based AFC Energy will get its development costs paid back by the industrial partner. Once certain key project steps are completed, the partnership is expected to start generating significant revenue for AFC Energy, commencing in 2027.
Miteco Awards €524m to five EU-backed green hydrogen production projects

3 days ago | h2-view.com | Edward Laity |Charlie Currie |Dominic Ellis

Spain’s Miteco has allocated €524m ($598m) to five green hydrogen production projects located across Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, the Basque Country and the Region of Murcia. Together, the projects (listed below) will add 425MW of electrolysis capacity to Spain, producing up to 55,200 tonnes of green hydrogen per year.
Hiperbaric expands green hydrogen presence with new European partnerships

3 days ago | h2-view.com | Edward Laity |Joanna Sampson |Charlie Currie

Spanish hydrogen technology firm Hiperbaric has expanded its presence in four new markets under new strategic partnerships and equipment deliveries with European companies. Notably, Hiperbaric and Man Energy Solutions will build a 1,350kg per day green hydrogen plant for both mobility and industrial applications in Finland. Additionally, a sales agreement has been secured with Euromekanik for a project in Sweden.
Andritz launches 1GW alkaline electrolsyer factory in Germany

3 days ago | h2-view.com | Edward Laity |George Heynes |Charlie Currie |Dominic Ellis

Austrian technology firm Andritz has opened up a 1GW hydrogen electrolyser factory in Erfurt, Germany. The factory’s gigawatt-scale capacity will correspond to the production of around 160 to 200 electrolysers per year. Andritz has said the output will be scalable, based on customer demand, meaning capacity could increase.
Chart and Flowserve to merge in $19bn deal

3 days ago | h2-view.com | Dominic Ellis |Charlie Currie |Edward Laity

Chart Industries and Flowserve are to merge in a major $19bn deal that aims to establish a scaled industrial process technology business with a range of ‘flow and thermal’ solutions. The deal is expected to close in Q4 this year. Under the transaction, billed as a merger of equals, Chart will be the majority shareholder (53.5%), with 46.5% owned by Flowserve.