At an office park near the West Virginia University campus in Morgantown, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin led the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2). The event brought together elected officials, representatives from government agencies, universities, and corporate partners involved in the project. The initiative aims to promote the production and use of clean hydrogen in the region, with the potential to drive economic growth and enhance sustainability. Senator Manchin, set to retire after a long career in the Senate, highlighted the significance of ARCH2 and its role in advancing renewable energy technologies. The ceremony symbolized a collaborative effort to push forward hydrogen innovation in West Virginia and underlined the importance of public-private partnerships in achieving environmental goals.