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ARTICLE · 21 MAY 2024

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Locking In The Green Energy Transition: Hydrogen Ready For Takeoff, Or A Reality Check?

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Depending on who you listen to, the global hydrogen industry is either poised for take-off in 2024, or about to come face to face with the reality that the cost of its production and transportation...

GlobalEnergy and Natural Resources
Andrew Clarke
Andrew Clarke
Martin Irwin
Martin Irwin

Depending on who you listen to, the global hydrogen1 industry is either poised for take-off in 2024, or about to come face to face with the reality that the cost of its production and transportation will prevent it becoming the hoped-for super-agent.

These contrasting forecasts demonstrate that, while there have been literally hundreds of projects announced globally and significant development and research and development costs incurred, few projects have reached final investment decision (FID). It also reflects the reality that there remain material project development challenges to creating viable projects that can produce hydrogen and its derivatives at scale. These include still developing regulatory and fiscal frameworks that are a pre-condition to the development of the industry .

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