In 2025, the perception of hydrogen underwent a significant evolution from a wonder fuel to a more practically understood energy source with limitations. The industry stakeholders gathered at the CERAWeek conference in Houston, Texas, embraced this shift towards faster commercialization for specific applications. The focus on hydrogen intensified after President Joe Biden's administration targeted it for emissions reduction and job creation, offering tax incentives through the Inflation Reduction Act. However, the lengthy review process for production tax credits led to a wait that dampened the initial excitement. Despite this, industry experts like Chevron's vice-president of hydrogen emphasized the ongoing real projects, such as the ACES Delta joint venture in Utah, as a demonstration of progress in the sector. The industry is now redirecting its attention to more focused and realistic prospects for hydrogen, especially in 'hard-to-abate' sectors like steel and chemicals. BP, while still considering hydrogen crucial for refinery decarbonization, has adjusted its deployment timeline and scaled back projects. The clean energy landscape is visibly changing, with hydrogen being just one aspect of the broader New Energies Hub at CERAWeek, emphasizing a shift towards practical and financially viable projects. As the industry moves towards faster commercialization and specific applications, there is optimism surrounding projects tapping into the demand for lower-carbon fuels and focusing on heavy industries looking to reduce emissions. This evolution signals a positive trend towards a more mature and sustainable hydrogen sector.