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Air Products is canceling multiple hydrogen projects in the U.S., citing regulatory and market challenges, while Air Liquide is reassessing its hydrogen initiatives based on U.S. policy shifts. Despite these cutbacks, both companies continue selective investments in blue hydrogen and carbon capture projects.
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