The article discusses the recent delays in hydrogen research investments and projects by major industry players like Airbus, BP, and Shell due to a renewed support for fossil fuels influenced by short-term market conditions and Trump administration policies. Despite this setback, Cranfield University in the UK is pushing forward with its hydrogen research by repurposing its oil and gas research facilities into a specialized hydrogen lab, setting up the Cranfield Hydrogen Integration Incubator (CH2i). The CH2i facility has attracted significant financial backing from various industries with decarbonisation targets, emphasizing the growing importance of hydrogen-power globally. The article highlights the UK's leading role in hydrogen research, focusing on diverse production methods and practical applications across industries. Cranfield's CH2i plans to be fully operational by March 2026, spearheading projects on liquid hydrogen fuel tanks, composite cycle engines, and blue hydrogen production with carbon capture technology. Although challenges remain for a working hydrogen economy, such as mass production and safety guarantees, the urgency of net zero targets and climate change necessitates immediate action, with the expectation of industries decarbonising through hydrogen within the next decade.