Portuguese and Italian researchers have compared the levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) between onshore and offshore production, finding that onshore costs are lower due to differences in cost structure and capacity factors. Hybrid PV-wind configurations were highlighted as particularly cost-effective, reducing LCOH by up to 70%. Lhyfe has kicked off a hydrogen storage project by delivering 350 kg of green hydrogen for injection tests in salt caverns in France. Nordex Electrolyzers in Spain has introduced a 500 kW pressurized alkaline electrolyzer prototype, aiming to scale up to megawatt-level production by 2026. Additionally, Volkswagen and Vulcan Green Steel have formed a partnership to produce low-carbon steel in Oman, integrating the entire production process from iron ore mining to green energy generation and hydrogen use. Other developments include Wärtsilä launching a large-scale hydrogen-ready engine power plant and Germany's BMWK planning a second round of tenders for hydrogen promotion, with billions of euros allocated for the program.