Energy In ASEAN: Hydrogen In Asia Pacific

In our most recent article, "Energy in ASEAN: Hydrogen in Singapore", we highlighted some of the key developments in Singapore's hydrogen sector as the island state moves to implement its "Green Plan" and begins to take its first steps in exploring the potential of hydrogen playing a role in its economy going forward. Now we turn our attention to the wider Asia Pacific region and, in addition, consider how another region, specifically the Middle East, is likely to be critical in the development of the hydrogen economy.

In contrast with Singapore's more cautious approach, other countries in the Asia Pacific region are already betting big on hydrogen. Japan, the first country to adopt a focused approach to the development of its hydrogen economy when the government released its "Basic Hydrogen Strategy" in 2017, continues to lead the way in the sector. The latest example of Japan's commitment to hydrogen can be seen in its prominent role at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.