OFCHC Global Spotlight July 21, 2025 | |
⚡ Upcoming Event:- Solid Oxide Technology: Advancing the Future of Clean Energy| 12:30 PM- 5:15 PM
Solid Oxide technology is no longer a future concept; it’s powering today’s breakthroughs in fuel cells, electrolyzers, sensors, microgrids, and more.
Join us on Tuesday, September 9, for our 6th Annual Solid Oxide Forum, where experts will explore how SOFCs are transforming power generation across industries with high efficiency, fuel flexibility, and near-zero emissions.
🌐 Featured speakers Like
- Dr. James Seaba, Program Director – ARPA-E
- Dr. Xingbo Liu, Associate Dean – West Virginia University
- Dr. Xiao-Dong Zhou, Director – UConn Center for Clean Energy Engineering
- Dr. Emir Dogdibgovic, Founder & CTO – Alchemity
- Dr. Umit S. Ozkan, Distinguished Professor – The Ohio State University
- Plus lightning-round talks with industry experts
🤝 Networking & insight into emerging technologies
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the energy revolution.
OFCHC Members:- $49 Only
Non Members:- $99 Only
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SULFUR MAGNET®-Filtered Hydrogen with 10 ppm H₂S Outperforms Pure Hydrogen in Nexceris Fuel Cell Study
🎉 Congratulations to our OFCHC Member Standard H2 on a Groundbreaking Achievement
Standard H2, Inc., a leading innovator in hydrogen purification technology, has released groundbreaking performance data from a recent fuel cell study conducted by solid-oxide fuel-cell developer Nexceris.
The study tested hydrogen filtered through Standard H2’s SULFUR MAGNET®, revealing a stunning result: hydrogen containing 10 ppm H₂S—when purified with the SULFUR MAGNET®—outperformed Zero-grade 99.995 % purity hydrogen in SOFC operation.
The results shocked even seasoned researchers.
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US Blue Hydrogen Gains Momentum After 45V Policy Shift
H2 View| June 14, 2025
More than 75% of US green hydrogen projects are unlikely to qualify for the shortened 45V tax credit, with blue hydrogen “significantly more bankable,” according to Wood Mackenzie. The consultancy said that President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill” looked set to curb investment in some clean energy technologies.
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Dutch-based Battolyser Systems and VDL Hydrogen Systems merge to build the first flexible electrolyser for industrial use
Silicon Canals| July 18, 2025
Two Dutch companies, Schiedam-based Battolyser Systems and Eindhoven’s VDL Hydrogen Systems – part of VDL Groep – have agreed to merge into a single company. The partnership will offer a fully flexible pressurised alkaline electrolyser tailored for large-scale industrial applications.
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Germany Launches €2.5B H2Global Auction to Secure Global Green Hydrogen Supply
Hydrogen Fuel News | July 7, 2025
Germany is back with another big push for green hydrogen—this time rolling out the second €2.5 billion H2Global auction through its public agency Hintco. What’s the goal? To secure long-term supplies of renewable hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol from outside the EU and start bringing them into the German market. The auction splits the global sourcing strategy into regions think Africa, Asia, North and South America, and Oceania, with each of them getting a chunk of at least €484 million in funding.
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Canada Awards $4.5M to Salish Elements for Indigenous-Led Hydrogen Project
Salish Elements| July 9, 2025
Salish Elements was awarded $4.5 million from Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN) through the Indigenous-led building new domestic production capacity stream of the Clean Fuels Fund. The funds will be allocated to complete the front-end engineering and design of a 25 MW green hydrogen production utility.
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STL Commissions Maharashtra’s First Green Hydrogen Plant For Optical Fibre Manufacturing
Business World | July 18, 2025
STL (Sterlite Technologies), a global provider of optical and digital infrastructure solutions, has announced the successful commissioning of Maharashtra’s first green hydrogen and green oxygen facility dedicated to optical fibre manufacturing. Developed in partnership with Hygenco Green Energies, the plant will supply clean fuel to STL’s semiconductor-grade glass preform facility in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar.
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Your Voice. Your Workforce. Your Future.
OFCHC is mapping workforce needs across Ohio and Michigan. Whether you're an employer, educator, or job seeker, your input helps strengthen hydrogen careers in our region.
Support hydrogen growth by filling out our Workforce Participation Form. It only takes a minute, and it helps shape what comes next.
We’re preparing a statewide form to gather input on workforce needs. Please, stay tuned for the launch and be ready to share your insights!
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Europe’s first runway‑launched hydrogen hypersonic jet aims to fly at Mach 5
Interesting Engineering | July 17, 2025
ESA has started the program in partnership with UK-based engineering and technology company Frazer-Nash.
The ESA has partnered with the United Kingdom-based engineering and technology company Frazer-Nash for the Invictus research program. Invictus will be a fully reusable experimental vehicle capable of flying at hypersonic speeds of Mach 5 or 3836 miles per hour.
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Hydrogen cars now beat EVs with the lowest life-cycle emissions of all, says ICCT
Driving Hydrogen | July 15, 2025
IT’s official. Hydrogen cars are now the cleanest on the road. According to the latest EU-wide analysis, fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) powered by renewable hydrogen produce lower life-cycle emissions than any other powertrain, even battery electric.
That’s assuming both are powered by renewable energy. But the difference is, hydrogen is getting there faster than you think.
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Kansai Airports Launches Japan’s First Hydrogen Tourism Bus
Fuel Cells Works | July 17, 2025
Kansai Airports has unveiled its latest clean mobility initiative with the launch of a hydrogen-powered fuel cell (FC) minibus, jointly developed with Kishiwada Kanko Bus Co. Ltd. This marks the second FC bus to operate at Kansai International Airport (KIX), following the deployment of the "SORA" inter-terminal shuttle in 2022.
However, the newly launched vehicle is a first-of-its-kind for the Kansai region, capable of operating on expressways and specifically designed for tourism.
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$3.7 Million Is Available To Support Clean Hydrogen-Based Fuel Cell Resources In New York
NYSERDA | July 9, 2025
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced $3.7 million is now available to support clean hydrogen-based fuel cell resources in New York. Today’s announcement will advance the development and demonstration of innovative fuel cell technologies as a potential dispatchable solution to maintain grid reliability and resilience and decarbonize industrial processes while integrating increasing amounts of renewable energy like wind and solar.
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South Korea Pledges $3.1B for Green Energy Projects in Kazakhstan
The Caspian Post | July 16, 2025
South Korea’s YPP Corporation has announced plans to invest up to $3.1 billion in a major green hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Kazakhstan, following the signing of a framework agreement with Kazakh Invest, the country’s national investment promotion agency.
The agreement was signed on July 15 by Azamat Kozhanov, Deputy Chairman of Kazakh Invest, and John M. Bek, Chairman of the Board at YPP Corporation (Your Permanent Partner), an engineering and energy firm based in South Korea, The Caspian Post reports, citing The Times of Central Asia.
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Hydrogen For Transportation Applications Webinar
Meet the Presenter: Dr. Amgad Elgowainy
July 29 | Noon at 1:00 PM
Dr. Amgad Elgowainy is a senior scientist and distinguished fellow at Argonne National Laboratory, with over 25 years of experience in hydrogen and electrification research.
He leads the Electrification and Infrastructure Group, specializing in techno-economic and life cycle analysis of clean energy systems.
Full Bio and Registration Link
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