Green hydrogen MENA’s cheap renewables and China-built projects position it to serve Europe, but weak offtake and shifting EU rules threaten export plans.

Namibia’s Walvis Bay green hydrogen facility combines 5 MWp solar, a 5 MW PEM electrolyser and 5.9 MWh battery storage; CMB.TECH plans expansion.

Dr Yunqing Kang’s DECRA project develops nanomaterials to make hydrogen from plastic waste and seawater by using plastic oxidation to cut energy needs.

Anhui’s strategic planning is driving commercialization of big‑science spinoffs and hydrogen hubs, lifting high‑tech output 44.6% in H1 2026.

30MW Energiepark Bad Lauchstädt has started commissioning; it will produce up to 4,000 tonnes a year of green hydrogen and supply most output to TotalEnergies’ Leuna.

Yamanashi hydrogen hub: Governor Kotaro Nagasaki aims for his prefecture to lead on hydrogen deployment knowledge; this note outlines his background.

Hydrogen fuel cell vs lithium‑ion battery: In 2026 batteries lead in efficiency and cost for cars; hydrogen fits long‑haul trucking and seasonal storage.

Tanaka Clean Planet investment: Tanaka Precious Metal Group announced on 20 August 2026 it invested in Clean Planet Inc to back Quantum Hydrogen Energy.

RVK green hydrogen plant in Mechernich will produce 36 kg per hour; the €15.1m project will serve RVK buses and the public, and starts operation end-2026.

Asia is piloting hydrogen trains in India, Japan, South Korea and China; pilots and refueling hubs aim to seed a $26.4 billion global market by 2035.