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Hydrogen

Hydrogen is a clean energy carrier and industrial feedstock that is gaining prominence in the global energy transition and decarbonisation efforts. As the lightest and most abundant element in the universe, hydrogen does not occur freely in nature but must be produced from other compounds, most commonly water or hydrocarbons. When used as a fuel, hydrogen produces only water vapour as a byproduct, making it attractive for reducing carbon emissions in hard-to-abate sectors such as heavy industry, long-haul transport and steel production. Hydrogen is classified by colour according to its production method: grey hydrogen is derived from natural gas with carbon emissions released; blue hydrogen uses the same process but captures and stores the carbon; and green hydrogen is produced by electrolysis of water using renewable electricity, offering a zero-emission pathway. The fuel can be used directly in fuel cells to generate electricity for vehicles and stationary power, or combusted in modified engines and turbines. It also serves as a critical input for ammonia production, refining and chemical manufacturing. Major economies in Europe, Asia and Africa are developing hydrogen strategies and infrastructure, with significant investment in production facilities, storage and distribution networks. Namibia, South Africa and other African nations are positioning themselves as potential exporters of green hydrogen, leveraging abundant solar and wind resources. Automotive manufacturers including Toyota and BMW are advancing hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle technology alongside battery-electric platforms. Despite its promise, hydrogen faces challenges including high production costs for green variants, energy losses in conversion processes, storage and transport complexities, and the need for extensive new infrastructure to support widespread adoption.

Hydrogen News


International recognition supports African exports
3rd July 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

International recognition of South Africa’s accredited testing, inspection, certification and verification results is helping local companies to export goods and services under the African... 


28.13%, 26.4%! LONGi Sets New World Records for Crystalline Silicon Solar Cell and Module Efficiency
28.13%, 26.4%! LONGi Sets New World Records for Crystalline Silicon Solar Cell and Module Efficiency
29th June 2026

Recently, LONGi announced two major technological breakthroughs. First, its independently developed Hybrid Interdigitated-Back-Contact (HIBC) solar cell has been certified by the Institute for... 


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South Africa must pursue every viable route to greater industrialisation
26th June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

In a period where change is proving to be rapid and consequential, South Africa’s public and private sectors should go all out to collaboratively pursue every viable route to greater... 


Steel rolls
Green steel startup Stegra closes $1.6bn financing round
24th June 2026 By: Reuters

Swedish startup Stegra, which is building Europe's first hydrogen-fuelled steel plant, said on Wednesday its €1.4-billion ($1.6-billion) financing round led by a Wallenberg Investments consortium... 


Wang Ju and Paul Mashatile.
South Africa’s Deputy President in hydrogen fuel cell working visit to China
22nd June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

As part of a working visit to China, South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile has met with a key industry organisation that promotes the development and adoption of hydrogen energy and fuel... 


Steel
Iron-ore industry sees a bright future, but green steel fades - Reuters
18th June 2026 By: Reuters

The most persistently bullish part of the commodities sector in recent years has been metals associated with the energy transition, such as copper, lithium and rare earth elements. Iron-ore miners... 


Shanghai Week poised to boost platinum still further.
July’s Shanghai Week set to firm up platinum’s already solid status
15th June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

In a year where change is proving to be rapid and consequential, the major upcoming Shanghai Platinum Week is bound to connect key trends across the platinum group metals (PGMs) value chain as it... 


Heavy-hitters sign deal to develop hydrogen supply chain from Japan to Europe
5th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

Daimler Truck, MB Energy and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have signed a joint development agreement (JDA) to establish a liquefied hydrogen supply chain to Europe via the Port of Hamburg. Under this... 


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Necsa outlines plans for rejuvenating South Africa’s nuclear sector
5th June 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa), the State-owned company responsible for nuclear research and technology development, as well as the provision of nuclear applications and... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Investment demand for platinum still extremely strong – WPIC
5th June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Investment demand for platinum remains extremely strong, with market fundamentals continuing to support platinum as a compelling investment. Market tightness suggests that there is insufficient... 


Toyota, govt hand over locally developed hydrogen refuelling station
29th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), together with the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and Hydrogen South Africa (HySA), have handed over a locally developed mobile hydrogen... 


Lhyfe taxi refuelling.
As costs drop, hydrogen energy sovereignty is being grasped
22nd May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Following South Africa’s Northam Platinum reporting earlier this year that thousands of hydrogen-powered trucks are doing the rounds in China, France’s Lhyfe added on Monday, May 4 that by the end... 


African Rainbow Minerals CEO Phillip Tobias.
Hydrogen mobility, platinum group metals highlighted in North West
22nd May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Hydrogen mobility and platinum group metals (PGMs) have been highlighted at North-West University (NWU) by the handing over of the mobile hydrogen refuelling and hydrogen generation system to... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Investment demand for platinum still extremely strong
18th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Investment demand for platinum remains extremely strong, with market fundamentals continuing to support platinum as a compelling investment. Market tightness suggests that there is insufficient... 


Reliable Switching for Safety-Critical Applications
Reliable Switching for Safety-Critical Applications
13th May 2026

(Virtual Showroom) Continuous level measurement provides valuable process insight in the energy sector, but point level measurement delivers the decisive moment of action. Whether preventing... 


VEGA: Enhancing Efficiency and Reliability in the Energy Sector
VEGA: Enhancing Efficiency and Reliability in the Energy Sector
13th May 2026

(Virtual Showroom) As Africa accelerates its shift towards renewable energy, the need for a reliable and affordable power supply remains critical. Energy operators are under pressure to control... 


Volker Ebeling, Kei Nomura and Dr Manfred Schuckert are at the front, and at the back is Senator Dr Melanie Leonhard, president of the Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labour and Innovation in Hamburg
Heavy-hitters sign agreement to develop hydrogen supply chain from Japan to Europe
11th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

Daimler Truck, MB Energy and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have signed a joint development agreement (JDA) to establish a liquefied hydrogen supply chain to Europe via the Port of Hamburg. Under this... 


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On-The-Air (08/05/2026)
8th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about hydrogen’s growing role in energy storage, a new refuelling station at North-West University, and the need to lower manganese rail costs. 


Hydrogen uptake, Sibanye-Stillwater’s earnings upsurge make headlines
Hydrogen uptake, Sibanye-Stillwater’s earnings upsurge make headlines
8th May 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses hydrogen mobility and platinum group metals being significant highlights for North-West University recently; China trailblazing in hydrogen with its... 


Lhyfe taxi refuelling.
As costs drop, hydrogen energy sovereignty is being grasped
5th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Following South Africa’s Northam Platinum reporting earlier this year that thousands of hydrogen-powered trucks are doing the rounds in China, France’s Lhyfe added on Monday, May 4 that by the end... 


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