Air Products has appointed Miquel Lope as the new Vice-President and General Manager for the Northern Continent, tasked with driving strategic initiatives and growth in Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Lope, with extensive experience in the industrial gas market, is expected to lead the company's expansion in the region. Air Products recently signed a significant 15-year agreement with TotalEnergies for the supply of green hydrogen in Europe, aiming to reduce 700,000 tonnes of CO2 annually starting in 2030. The company is heavily investing in energy transition projects globally, committing over $15bn and working on developing Europe's largest blue hydrogen plant in Rotterdam, expected to be operational by 2026. The article also mentions H2 Intelligence as a valuable resource for comprehensive insights into the hydrogen sector, offering information on market trends, technological advancements, and the complexities of the hydrogen economy.