Aramco’s Big Blue Hydrogen Bet + Next Hydrogen & Sungrow Team Up + Coca-Cola’s H2 Vending Machines!
In this episode of The Hydrogen Podcast, we dive into three powerful stories shaping the global hydrogen economy:🛢️ Aramco Acquires 50% Stake in Blue Hydrogen JV with Air Products Qudra ✅ Jubail-based blue hydrogen production with CCS ✅ SMR technology + CO₂ sequestration targeting 1-2 kg CO₂e/kg ✅ $200M–$300M investment for 50% stake, up to 100,000 tons/year potential ✅ Key step in Saudi Vision 2030 to decarbonize refining and chemicals🔋 Next Hydrogen & Sungrow Hydrogen Form Strategic Partnership ✅ Joint innovation on alkaline electrolyzers for industrial and transport uses ✅ Cost reductions to $500/kW and up to 20% IRR ✅ Targeting 2–3 GW capacity by 2030, aiming for 5% of $23B global market ✅ Strong alignment with Canada and China’s net-zero goals🥤 Coca-Cola Launches Hydrogen-Powered Vending Machines ✅ Off-grid, PEM fuel cell-powered units piloted in the U.S. ✅ Replaces 3,000 kWh/year grid use per machine ✅ Cuts 180,000 tons of CO₂ with 1M-unit rollout potential ✅ Opens doors for H2 in smart cities, rural access, and retail infrastructure🔥 These three stories show hydrogen’s growing reach—from oil & gas giants to green tech innovators and global consumer brands.🎤 Plus, don’t miss insights on the economic case, efficiency data, emissions reduction, and market scalability behind each breakthrough.📬 Reach out:
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