UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported):    May 23, 2007

HYDROGEN ENGINE CENTER, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
NEVADA
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
000-50542
(Commission File Number)
82-0497807
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
2502 East Poplar Street, Algona, Iowa 50511
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (515) 295-3178

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act  (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act  (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

*Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 
ITEM 9.01   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(c) EXHIBITS
 
Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibit
     
99.1   Press Release issued by Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc., dated May 23, 2007.

 
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
     
 
HYDROGEN ENGINE CENTER, INC.
(Registrant)
 
 		  
 		  
 
Date: May 23, 2007 By:   /s/ Sandra Batt
 
Name: Sandra Batt
  Title: Chief Financial Officer
 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibit
     
99.1    Press Release issued by Hydrogen Engine Center, dated May 23, 2007.