Japan announced a $33 billion plan to develop a “Made in Japan” regional aircraft by 2035, with hydrogen as a potential power source. The government aims to partner with the private sector for this ten-year initiative, considering various technologies including hydrogen combustion and fuel cells. An Australian firm, HyTerra, is set to begin drilling for natural hydrogen in Kansas, US, after raising $4 million in capital. The company has identified potential hotspots for natural hydrogen and helium across its Nemaha project, estimating significant reserves. Natural hydrogen, also known as white or gold H2, is believed to be generated underground in iron-rich mafic rock formations, possibly renewable. HyTerra aims to recover hydrogen at a cost below $2/kg and with low carbon…