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The people powering hydrogen research
Japanese company Obayashi Corporation – a joint venture partner with Mōkai-based Tūaropaki Trust in the country’s first megawatt scale green hydrogen production plant – has taken top spot in two award categories in the Aotearoa Hydrogen Awards 2025.
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