The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub, known as ARCH2, was recently inaugurated in Morgantown, West Virginia, by U.S. Senator Joe Manchin. The hub, part of a national initiative funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to produce blue hydrogen extracted from natural gas with captured CO2 emissions, providing a zero-carbon solution for hard-to-clean sectors like heavy industry and long-haul transportation. Despite the potential benefits, concerns have been raised regarding the lack of detailed information about the hub's projects and its outreach efforts to the community. While the project managers assure that more information will be shared through upcoming open house meetings, environmental and community advocates remain skeptical. Individuals like Tom Torres and Morgan King have criticized the project's transparency, expressing worries about the impact on the local community and environment. Despite these concerns, Senator Manchin emphasizes the need for cleaner energy sources to meet the increasing global energy demand and views hydrogen as a transitional solution. The development of hydrogen hubs like ARCH2 is seen as a crucial step in promoting carbon-free energy delivery and addressing climate change challenges in the region.