Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are delving into the possibilities of hydrogen production in the Midcontinent Rift, which stretches from beneath Lake Superior through various states such as Minnesota, Michigan, and Iowa. The study aims to access trapped geologic hydrogen and assess its economic potential, with initial findings showing promise due to favorable geomechanical and biogeochemical conditions in the rift that limit hydrogen loss. The researchers drilled a test well in Nebraska five years ago as part of their investigations. Meanwhile, Dutch scientists have made strides in measuring hydrogen emissions from industrial complexes more accurately, revealing higher loss rates than previously calculated. This finding underscores the urgency of monitoring and understanding hydrogen emissions for climate change mitigation. In the Netherlands, the measurement method was applied in Groningen at a chemical park with multiple hydrogen production and storage facilities, showing significant loss relative to daily production estimates. Additionally, the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) has issued a request for information (RFI) for potential clean hydrogen projects, seeking innovative proposals in hydrogen production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use. This initiative, backed by various stakeholders including the US Department of Energy, private industry, and academic institutions, highlights the collaborative efforts to advance hydrogen technologies. Furthermore, Italy aims to leverage its strategic location to facilitate the shipping of hydrogen into the European Union. The country's minister of the environment and energy security expressed this ambition during a conference in Venice, signaling Italy's interest in contributing to the EU's hydrogen supply chain.