The U.S. Department of Energy has recently finalized award commitments of $2.2 billion for the Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub and the Midwest Hydrogen Hub. These grants come as part of a larger initiative to support hydrogen projects across the country. The funding for the Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub is the largest sum awarded in the Department of Energy's hub contest. The hubs aim to accelerate hydrogen projects by providing necessary infrastructure and offtake agreements. The Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub, in particular, plans to utilize its $1.2 billion grant to establish an ecosystem of hydrogen projects connected via pipelines to serve various end users, from fuel cell trucks to industrial clients producing ammonia, petrochemicals, and marine fuels. The hub envisions a mix of electrolytic hydrogen from renewable sources and hydrogen from natural gas. While the hub is ready to begin with an initial dispersal of funds, the full realization of the project is expected to take several years, with phases dedicated to planning, engineering, and construction. Overall, the initiative represents a significant step towards the adoption of hydrogen as a clean energy source in the United States.