Two members of Congress from Indiana, Sen. Jim Banks and Rep. Frank Mrvan, have urged the Trump administration to prioritize the development of a regional hydrogen hub in the northwest part of the state. In a joint letter to Energy Secretary Chris Wright, the lawmakers emphasized the region's manufacturing capabilities and existing energy infrastructure as conducive to blue hydrogen production using natural gas reforming and carbon capture. Blue hydrogen, considered a low-carbon energy source, has applications in industrial processes, electricity generation, and potentially transportation. The lawmakers view the establishment of a hydrogen hub in Northwest Indiana as a strategic move that aligns with American interests and President Trump's energy dominance agenda. They point to the region's industrial strengths, including the large inland oil refinery and significant steel production facilities, as assets for such a project. The legislators argue that investing in this initiative not only supports the goal of American energy dominance but also has the potential to create jobs and bolster the U.S. industrial base. Specifically, they identify the Whiting Refinery, with its substantial crude oil processing capacity, as an ideal location for blue hydrogen production. The proposal aims to leverage existing infrastructure and expertise in the region to drive economic growth and technological advancement.