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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


Image of a Terex Ecotec shredder fitted with Perkins hydrogen hybrid IOPU
New hydrogen hybridised industrial open power unit tested
16th October 2026

Designed as a direct replacement for a diesel engine industrial open power unit (IOPU), global power systems provider Perkins says its new hydrogen hybrid IOPU has completed extensive development... 


EnergyPathways CEO Ben Clube
UK-based EnergyPathways works to commercialise hydrogen, graphite project early
15th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed UK energy transition company EnergyPathways is fast-tracking development of its low-carbon hydrogen and graphite production facility at Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, with the aim of... 


Warehouse equipment raising the bar to meet modern storage needs
14th October 2026

As e-commerce, regional trade and demand for cold storage and agri-warehousing are reshaping supply chains, warehouses are under greater pressure to move more goods through increasingly constrained... 


On-The-Air (09/10/2026)
On-The-Air (09/10/2026)
9th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about green iron-ore; diamds that flow down our rivers and the urgent need to combat climate change. 


Cosmo Oil's Chiba refinery
Japan's Iwatani, Cosmo to develop hydrogen supply chain at Chiba refinery
6th October 2026 By: Reuters

Japan's Iwatani Corporation and Cosmo Energy Holdings said on Tuesday they have made a final investment decision to jointly develop a hydrogen supply chain at Cosmo's Chiba refinery near Tokyo,... 


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On-The-Air (02/10/2026)
2nd October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about drone upliftment, manganese through Namibia and Sibanye-Stillwater trading on the A2X  


Nel Hydrogen electrolyser
Hydrogen giant Nel secures $12m PEM order for US submarine life-support systems
29th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Norwegian hydrogen company Nel Hydrogen's US subsidiary has secured a $12-million purchase order for proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser stacks from Collins Aerospace. The aviation and... 


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Outlook for platinum buoyed by new industrial applications as investment demand weakens
25th September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

While total demand for platinum is forecast to decrease this year, there are industries that stakeholders can leverage and strengthen, while market fundamentals still support the metal as a... 


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Outlook for platinum buoyed by new industrial applications as investment demand weakens
25th September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

While total demand for platinum is forecast to decrease this year, there are industries that stakeholders can leverage and strengthen, while market fundamentals still support the metal as a... 


Top Ivana Jemelkova and Zhao Dong, below Boudewijn Siemons and Jaehoon Chang.
Hydrogen investment hits $130bn-plus mark on energy security, resilience rise
25th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Committed investment in clean hydrogen has hit the $130-billion-plus mark, driven by global energy security and resilience issues, with 90% of the 570 clean hydrogen projects already under... 


Major gathering of minerals researchers.
More than 300 to focus on innovative minerals sector solutions, Mintek reports
21st September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

More than 300 emerging researchers, industry leaders, government, academia and other stakeholders are to gather this month and next to explore innovative solutions to challenges in the minerals... 


Mintek and NRF Partner to Drive Innovation Through Mintek SCi 2026
21st September 2026

Mintek, in partnership with the National Research Foundation (NRF), will host the third Mintek SCi – Science Convention for Innovators in Engineering, Science and Technology between 29 September... 


Nel's MC Series PEM
Norwegian hydrogen company Nel to widen delivery capabilities in Europe
11th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Norwegian hydrogen company Nel has entered into a framework agreement with fluid transfer specialist Hydrasun to establish dedicated assembly and integration capabilities for the MC Series, Nel’s... 


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On-The-Air (11/09/2026)
11th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about global energy security Artificial intelligence at Electra Mining and African Rainbow Minerals. 


The above image depicts Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
Strategy can boost economic activity
11th September 2026

Speaking at the Eastern Cape Export Symposium and Exhibition on August 20, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau called for support for the implementation of the South African... 


An image of the elemental numerics development team
Specialised software developer launches flagship aerospace product
11th September 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Through its partnership with the University of Cape Town (UCT), software developer Elemental Numerics has completed the commercialisation of its first major software product AlphaFlow, which was... 


Top Ivana Jemelkova and Zhao Dong, below Boudewijn Siemons and Jaehoon Chang.
Hydrogen investment hits $130bn-plus mark on energy security, resilience rise
10th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Committed investment in clean hydrogen has hit the $130-billion-plus mark, driven by global energy security and resilience issues, with 90% of the 570 clean hydrogen projects already under... 


Yokogawa offices
Japan, Slovenia sign hydrogen energy cooperation memorandum
10th September 2026 By: Reuters

Japan and Slovenia signed a memorandum of cooperation on Thursday to collaborate on hydrogen energy, including building resilient supply chains, advancing technology development and promoting... 


Sibanye-Stillwater, hydrogen truck fleet opportunity, Northam Platinum make headlines
Sibanye-Stillwater, hydrogen truck fleet opportunity, Northam Platinum make headlines
4th September 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks Sibanye-Stillwater’s new projects; a six-million-ounce platinum demand opportunity from hydrogen truck fleets; and Northam Platinum wanting its Eland... 


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On-The-Air (04/09/2026)
4th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about Sibanye-Stillwater, hydrogen truck fleet opportunity and Northam Platinum. 


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