As the world accelerates its transition away from fossil fuels, a new geopolitical and economic competition is emerging around renewable energy, green hydrogen, electricity exports, and critical clean technology infrastructure.

The World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition has opened in Rotterdam, bringing together global energy leaders, policymakers and investors for one of the industry’s largest events focused on hydrogen and clean energy development. The event is taking place at Rotterdam Ahoy and is expected to gather around 10,000 industry experts from around the world.

The World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2026 opens in the Netherlands on 19 May, serving as one of the world’s largest platforms dedicated to hydrogen energy, infrastructure, investment and industrial decarbonisation.

The European Union will launch its joint purchasing platform for critical resources, beginning with hydrogen purchases in September, according to three EU sources.

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Interview with News.Az featuring Igor Yushkov, Leading Analyst at the National Energy Security Fund and Expert at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation.

The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan has approved the Concept for the Development of Hydrogen Energy until 2030, which will become a key strategic document for the transition to carbon neutrality and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the press service of the ministry.

The head of Poland’s Industrial Development Agency (ARP) has unveiled plans to build a green hydrogen production plant in the south-western region of Silesia. This move underscores the growing interest in hydrogen as a sustainable fuel.

Final investment decisions for hydrogen projects have doubled over the past year, with China leading the way, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).