Questa Hydrogen Project to Break Ground in June After Year of Delay

“In New Mexico and across the country, clean energy projects are vital to support local economies and lower energy costs for families,” U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján said in a statement to The Taos News, adding, “Over the past year, we’ve seen the Trump administration go after energy projects — including terminating ten in New Mexico during the government shutdown — that create good-paying jobs and help lower costs for hardworking families.”

Initial site work for the carbon-free hydrogen project will include hydrogen hub development, and installation of electrolyzers, storage systems and fuel cells, followed by operational testing in 2028, according to a news release Kit Carson issued late last week.

The initiative is designed to store solar energy and supply long-duration power, supporting grid stability and bolstering energy reliability in Northern New Mexico.

A related solar array in Questa is projected to begin construction later in 2026 and reach completion by November 2027.