Jang Jae-hoon, vice chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, noted on the 21st (local time) that "despite forecasts that the global hydrogen economy will be delayed, everyone agrees that decarbonization is an unavoidable major trend, and Hyundai Motor Group will expand the hydrogen ecosystem with global partners."
Vice Chairman Jang attended the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, from the 20th to the 22nd (local time) and stated, "We will take the lead in accelerating a hydrogen-based future society by actively utilizing the group's capabilities across the entire hydrogen value chain."
The World Hydrogen Summit is the world's largest hydrogen industry fair, marking its 6th edition this year. It addresses hydrogen-related mobility, production, infrastructure, and regulations, and is conducted through discussions and exhibitions. This year, over 15,000 representatives from 500 corporations across 130 countries attended. Hyundai Motor Group participated in both discussions and exhibitions to inform about the current status of its hydrogen business and share a vision for accelerating the hydrogen industry's development.
Vice Chairman Jang participated in the International Hydrogen Trade Forum (IHTF), which was held as part of the discussion events. IHTF is a global consultative body aimed at promoting hydrogen trade, launched at the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) held in India in 2023. Representatives from the governments of 10 countries, including the Netherlands, Chile, Japan, and Germany, as well as the Port Authority of Rotterdam, attended the meeting.
Vice Chairman Jang also participated in a public panel discussion that followed the meeting. Ministers Sophie Hermans from the Netherlands' Climate Policy and Green Growth Ministry and Diego Pardow from Chile's Energy Ministry were also present. The panel discussion addressed the impact of geopolitical changes on countries' hydrogen supply chains, as well as strategies to promote hydrogen trade and investment. Participants agreed on the need to maintain stable hydrogen prices and establish a clean hydrogen certification system.
Government and corporate officials also identified three collaborative areas for action: ▲ strengthening financial support through the implementation of hydrogen policies ▲ discussing strategies to enhance industrial competitiveness for hydrogen exports and imports ▲ developing sustainable products and infrastructure.
Hyundai Motor Group, which set up a booth at the exhibition hall, also introduced the status of port decarbonization and clean logistics business and a model (DIO) of its hydrogen business. Additionally, it announced plans to expand its hydrogen business brand "HTWO" into a business platform for expanding hydrogen endeavors through external partnerships.