Hydrogen

H2med partners have confirmed the technical feasibility of the BarMar hydrogen pipeline between Barcelona and Marseille after extensive geophysical studies. The project is now advancing toward a 2032 start date as part of Europe’s emerging cross-border hydrogen network.

SwRI has expanded its Metering Research Facility to test hydrogen–natural gas blends, adding new injection and safety systems to study how hydrogen affects pipeline infrastructure, flow measurement and equipment performance.

National Gas has announced plans for Project Union, a 1,500-mile hydrogen pipeline network linking major industrial hubs across Great Britain. The project aims to repurpose existing gas infrastructure to transport 100% hydrogen, boosting UK energy security and supporting its net-zero goals.

The project aims to cut 600,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually and enable large-scale industrial decarbonization across the U.K.’s manufacturing heartland.

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich warned that the Trump administration’s cancellation of $8 billion in Energy Department grants could drive up electricity prices and constrain future power supply.

Air Liquide will invest $50 million to expand its hydrogen pipeline network and storage assets on the U.S. Gulf Coast, strengthening supply to major refiners and reinforcing its leadership in hydrogen infrastructure.

The trial, part of SGN’s LTS Futures project, marks a key step toward repurposing the UK’s gas network for hydrogen and net-zero goals.

RWE has withdrawn from Namibia’s $10 billion Hyphen green hydrogen project, citing slower-than-expected demand in Europe. The move highlights challenges facing large-scale hydrogen investments despite Namibia’s ambitions to become a key hydrogen hub.

Woodside, Japan Suiso Energy and KEPCO signed an MoU to create a liquid hydrogen supply chain linking Western Australia’s H2Perth project with Japan, advancing cross-border hydrogen trade and infrastructure.

Gas Networks Ireland is testing composite pipeline technology with Purapipe International to cut emissions and prepare the national gas network for hydrogen, with results expected in 2026.

China is fast-tracking its natural gas pipeline expansion under its 14th Five-Year Plan, aiming to boost transmission capacity, reduce regional imbalances, and prepare for future hydrogen infrastructure.

Projects span LNG links, hydrogen-ready pipelines, and cross-border interconnections, with major investments in Poland, Italy, Germany, and the U.K. shaping the continent’s future supply.

Germany is rapidly expanding LNG import capacity with floating and land-based terminals, while advancing plans for ammonia and hydrogen hubs at Wilhelmshaven, Stade, Mukran, and Brunsbuettel.

The €10 million ($10.7 million) facility will train workers to operate and maintain hydrogen transmission systems safely under real conditions.

Alléo Energy has developed a carbon-negative hydrogen system that converts cellulosic waste into clean fuel, cutting emissions sixfold. Its Bay Minette, Alabama plant is set to begin commercial hydrogen sales within months.