Ireland Unveils Its National Hydrogen Strategy

The Irish government yesterday published the National Hydrogen Strategy (the Strategy), which is the latest policy document identifying its long-term strategic vision towards decarbonising the economy, enhancing the country's energy security and creating industrial and market opportunities.

The Strategy envisions Ireland using its vast offshore wind capabilities to produce green hydrogen, not only for domestic use but also for export.

What do you need to know?

Five key areas are addressed:

1. Kickstarting, then scaling up the production of renewable hydrogen

While the initial focus will be on producing green hydrogen from surplus renewable energy that would otherwise be curtailed, this will then move to direct production from offshore wind. By 2030, the Strategy envisages that 2GW of offshore wind will be dedicated to green hydrogen production.