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India has organized India Energy Week 2025 (IEW’25) from February 11-14 in New Delhi, focusing on decarbonization, energy equity, and low-carbon economies. The event featured 70+ CEOs from major energy companies, 20+ foreign energy ministers, and discussions on clean power pathways, grid-scale energy storage, and methane mitigation. IEW’25 also highlighted India’s advancements in renewable energy and technologies like green ammonia and hydrogen production.

US-based Emvolon, an MIT spinout, has developed a technology that repurposes automotive engines into modular chemical plants to produce green fuels like methanol and ammonia from methane emissions. The company has partnered with Montauk Renewables to build a commercial-scale demonstration unit in Texas, initially producing up to 15,000 gallons of green methanol per year, scalable to 2.5 million gallons. Emvolon also received a Department of Energy grant to adapt its process for solar and wind power sources.

French McPhy Energy revised its 2024 revenue guidance to approximately 11 million euros, instead of a range between 18 and 22 million euros. This downward revision is mainly due to the Djewels project not being taken into account for 2024 and the partial termination of a legacy mobility contract.

South Korea-based Sambo+Mobility showcased its hydrogen-battery hybrid electric flying taxi, HAM III-2, at CES 2025. The two-seater aircraft has a 30-foot wingspan, 15-foot height, and weighs 1,875 pounds. It boasts a cruising speed of 110 mph, a range of 62 miles, and a maximum flight time of 40 minutes. Testing is expected to begin in early 2025.

The US Department of Treasury and IRS announced $6 billion in tax credits for the second round of the Inflation Reduction Act’s § 48C Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit. This is in addition to the $4 billion allocated in Round 1. The program funds projects to expand clean energy manufacturing and recycling, critical materials processing, and reduce GHG emissions. Approximately 250 projects across more than 40 states received funding, totaling over $44 billion in project investments.

Finland has made significant investments in its green transition, including over €3 billion in wind power in 2023 and an additional €2 billion planned for 2024. A new nuclear power plant was also launched. The country aims to achieve self-sufficiency in electricity generation and is attracting foreign investment in green hydrogen production and industrial electrification. Green investments are projected at €2 billion in 2024 and €4 billion in 2025 (excluding onshore wind power), with a total of €140 billion in planned projects.

Wales-based green energy firm Haush has opened a new green hydrogen production facility in Pembroke Dock. By 2026, it will produce 5,000 kg of green hydrogen daily, increasing to 25,000 kg by 2028. The company is also investing in training programs to develop a skilled workforce for the green energy sector. The project received support from the Welsh Government.

US-based Plug Power has detailed its hydrogen production process, from water purification to liquefaction and distribution, emphasizing its use of proton exchange membrane-based electrolyzers and commitment to sustainable practices. The company has completed its first customer fill of liquid green hydrogen at its Georgia plant.

This research reviews hydrogenotrophic metabolisms affecting underground hydrogen storage (UHS) and natural hydrogen prospecting. It discusses how subsurface microbial communities interact with hydrogen, potentially impacting UHS operations and natural hydrogen production. The study highlights the importance of understanding microbial interactions with hydrogen for efficient geological hydrogen storage and identifying natural hydrogen deposits to reduce the global carbon footprint.

India launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission in 2023 with a goal to produce 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030. Visakhapatnam will be one of the two initial green hydrogen hubs, creating numerous job opportunities and boosting the manufacturing ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh. Projects worth over 2 lakh crore rupees were launched, including a Bulk Drug Park in Nakkapalli and the KrishnaPatnam Industrial Area (Kris City).

Sweden is expected to produce the world’s first truly zero-carbon emission steel in 2025. This will reshape pricing, markets, and supply chains. The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), effective in 2026, incentivizes decarbonization but also pressures steel mills to invest in green technologies. Green steel premiums currently track at an additional 20-40% cost. The transition requires significant capital investment and collaboration across stakeholders.

India has launched the first Green Hydrogen Hub under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The NTPC Green Energy Limited Green Hydrogen Hub Project in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, entails an investment of approximately ₹1,85,000 crore and will produce 1500 TPD Green Hydrogen and 7500 TPD Green Hydrogen derivatives. This project will contribute to India's target of 500 GW non-fossil energy capacity by 2030.

\"Two hydrogen-diesel hybrid trucks, equipped with dynaCERT’s HydraGEN™ technology, are participating in the 2025 Dakar Rally. One is a DAF prototype truck supporting the Overdrive Toyota Hilux team, and the other is a MAN racing truck competing in the Dakar Classic. The HydraGEN™ system uses electrolysis to convert water into hydrogen and oxygen, enhancing diesel combustion, improving fuel efficiency, and reducing emissions. The Dakar Rally provides a real-world test for HydraGEN™, gathering data for broader applications in industries like mining, forestry, and logistics.\"

The US Department of Energy (DOE) opened new funding (DE-FOA-0003504) for small businesses to develop innovative clean energy technologies, focusing on hydrogen and fuel cells. Phase I grants can reach $200,000, and Phase II grants up to $1 million.

The Canadian government invested over $11 million to advance clean fuels and alternative fuels technologies. $5.5 million was allocated through the Energy Innovation Program (EIP) to various companies, and $3.52 million was allocated for clean energy studies under the Clean Fuels Fund (CFF).

The Canadian government invested over $11 million in clean fuels and alternative fuels projects. The funding supported initiatives aimed at advancing technologies and initiatives to strengthen Canada’s clean fuels and alternative fuels sectors, including biomass collection, transportation, processing, and hydrogen production.

Vale and GreenIron signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on decarbonization projects in Brazil and Sweden. They will develop a feasibility study for a direct reduction facility in Brazil, using green hydrogen and other innovations. Vale will supply iron ore to GreenIron’s facility in Sweden.

The UK government, through the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, launched the Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply 2 competition. The competition aimed to fund projects developing low-carbon hydrogen supply solutions. The competition had three streams, and multiple projects were successful.

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025 (ADSW 2025) will take place from 12-18 January in Abu Dhabi. The event will showcase how advanced technologies can supercharge sustainable development and unlock a US$10 trillion economic transformation opportunity. Confirmed partners include the Department of Energy, ADNOC, Emirates Global Aluminium, and many others.

The US Department of Treasury issued final guidance for the Section 45V Hydrogen Production Tax Credit, aiming to advance domestic clean hydrogen production. The credit, part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, incentivizes low-emission hydrogen production methods, including electrolysis and carbon capture with natural gas. The guidance includes criteria for determining the incrementality of existing clean electricity used for hydrogen production and sets a target for hourly matching of clean electricity by 2030.