MENA H2TS Work Group’s Post

Exploring the Future of Hydrogen Economies The transition to hydrogen as a key player in global decarbonization presents significant challenges and trade-offs. A recent study highlights that while green hydrogen offers a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (50-90% lower than fossil-based methods), it still carries environmental burdens. The analysis reveals a mismatch between hydrogen production potential and demand across continents, with more than 60% of large production capacities located in water-scarce regions. Moreover, scaling up hydrogen production is likely to strain renewable power generation and natural resources, raising critical questions about the sustainability of a hydrogen-based economy. As we navigate towards a greener future, it's crucial to balance the benefits of hydrogen with its environmental impacts and regional limitations. The study urges a comprehensive approach to understand these trade-offs, ensuring that our path to sustainability is both effective and equitable. #hydrogen #cleanenergy #sustainability #environment #energytransition

🌍 Some strides in clean hydrogen development A recent report unveils the potential of hydrogen in reshaping our energy systems, emphasizing its role in decarbonization and climate action. Key highlights: 🔵 Clean hydrogen, including both renewable and low-carbon varieties, remains underutilized, contributing to less than 2% of total production. Yet, it offers a pathway to slash CO2 emissions by gigatonnes. 🔵 By 2030, we're looking at a surge in clean hydrogen supply - aiming for 40 Mt globally. This goal requires overcoming significant investment and technological hurdles. 🔵 Investment needs are staggering, with emerging markets and developing countries (EMDCs) requiring around $100 billion yearly until 2030. Mobilizing private sector participation is crucial. 🔵 Projects are burgeoning, yet progression beyond early development stages is slow. Addressing high financing costs and enhancing project viability are urgent needs. 🔵 The report underscores the vital role of government and international support in fostering an enabling environment for hydrogen development. This includes risk mitigation, policy frameworks, and financial incentives to attract investment. Let's harness the transformative power of clean hydrogen! #CleanHydrogen #SustainableEnergy #ClimateAction #InvestmentInInnovation #Decarbonization

𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀: 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 by European Hydrogen Observatory Policy and legislative #initiatives already and will continue to play a #keyrole in the future #development and #deployment of #cleanhydrogen. Two of the most important aims that #policies and #legislations can address are: ✅ Boosting #security of #supply of clean hydrogen ✅ Supply-side measures aim to #support the development and deployment of clean hydrogen #production. #Examples include: 🔹 #Subsidies and #taxcredits for production #technologies 🔹 Dedicated #financialinstitutions, such as the European Hydrogen Bank 🔹 #Trade policies and initiatives that facilitate #import #corridors Demand-side measures aim to make clean hydrogen #competitive with #fossil- based alternatives. #Examples includes: 🔸 Mandating future demand through setting targets. These can be technology-based targets or broader #decarbonisation targets that will require hydrogen deployment to be achieved 🔸 Subsidies and tax credits focused on end uses such as for #refuellingstations or #motorvehicles 🔸 Carbon taxes and carbon levies that ensure fossil-based #alternatives have the price of carbon incorporated into their #cost. The #EU has developed a comprehensive framework to support the uptake of clean hydrogen through its #HydrogenStrategy (2020), the #Fitfor55 #policypackage (2021) and the #REPowerEU plan (2022). This #framework sets #targets that the #EU must achieve: 🟢10 million tonnes of #renewable hydrogen #produced in the EU by 2030 🟢 10 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen #imported by 2030 🟢 40 GW of renewable hydrogen #electrolysers to be installed by 2030 🟢 Reducing #GHG #emissions in the EU by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990, with the development of an European clean #hydrogen market playing a key role. This #framework is supported by a number of #regulatory and #policy #measures that aim to boost #supply and #demand and develop the required #infrastructure and #assets. European Commission Clean Hydrogen Partnership European Hydrogen Observatory

🔍 UK's Hydrogen Potential 🔍 🌍 Insights from the latest report on the UK's hydrogen innovation, illustrating a roadmap to net zero. The roadmap includes innovative technologies across production, storage, and use that can reshape industry landscapes. 🔄 Key Highlights: 1️⃣ Multi-sector applicability driving a market potentially worth $1 trillion by 2050. 2️⃣ Advances in low-carbon hydrogen production technologies, notably electrolysis and carbon capture. 3️⃣ Emergence of digital tools enhancing system designs and certification processes. 4️⃣ New materials and methods for more sustainable and higher-performing hydrogen solutions. 💡 The commitment to integrate hydrogen across various sectors reflects not just economic potential but also a stride towards decarbonization. #HydrogenEconomy #SustainableFuture #Innovation #NetZero #Decarbonization

I just attended Hydrogen Americas Summit in Washington DC, along with industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to explore the future of hydrogen as a key component of sustainable energy strategies. To drive the rapid scale up of H2 as an energy solution, participants highlighted the importance of the following elements: ·    Clear policies and regulations to reduce the cost of H2 and create the demand. ·    Rational and pragmatic steps - let’s not wait for the best solution! Execute early-stage projects – we need to learn to get bankable projects. ·   The nature of partnership should change – being more open book, transparent to share the risks, and get the right value proposition. @opmobility, we are committed to drive the rapid scaling up of #hydrogen and ensure its role in the transportation sector. #H2Americas2024

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥'𝐬 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 Deloitte 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥, 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲. 🍃 #Hydrogen is emerging as a significant contender in this pursuit of decarbonization, offering diverse use cases and technological advancements. Israel's hydrogen #ecosystem is rapidly evolving, fueled by academic research, government support, and private sector investment.  As part of this dynamic ecosystem, 𝐃𝐎𝐑 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥'𝐬 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞. Dor's involvement underscores the collaborative efforts driving #innovation and #sustainability in the country's energy sector.   To delve deeper into Israel's hydrogen sector and its potential impact on #global decarbonization efforts, check out Deloitte's latest report: https://lnkd.in/d3aA8F7a 🔵 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥. 🌍 #hydrogennews #futurefuels #Ecosystem #Deloitte #greenworld #renewableenergy #futureenergy #hydrogenvalley #hydroenergy #hydrogeneconomy

Clean hydrogen is recognised globally as vital for driving decarbonisation. Despite its significance, the market for this transformative technology remains in its infancy. So, what’s holding industries back from accelerating their efforts? Join us for our webcast on 16 October, where we’ll delve into this critical issue with experts: https://bit.ly/4dqlaAg  #decarbonisation  #sustainability

Clean hydrogen is recognised globally as vital for driving decarbonisation. Despite its significance, the market for this transformative technology remains in its infancy. So, what’s holding industries back from accelerating their efforts? Join us for our webcast on 16 October, where we’ll delve into this critical issue with experts: https://bit.ly/4dqlaAg  #decarbonisation  #sustainability

When was the last time you got schooled in the LinkedIn comment section? Yesterday I wrote a post about hydrogen colors that kickstarted a fascinating discussion. It appears I'm so 2022 - no more rainbow colors of hydrogen! "Towards Hydrogen Definitions Based on Their Emissions Intensity" is the International Energy Agency (IEA) report from 2023 worth paying attention to. By advocating for an internationally recognized emissions accounting framework, the IEA aims to move away from the traditional, color-coded labels (such as green, blue, and grey hydrogen). While popular, these labels have been criticized for their lack of precision, hindering investment decisions and market clarity. The framework is meant to facilitate investment by bringing transparency, enabling market and regulatory interoperability, and limiting market fragmentation. The report assesses the greenhouse gas emissions intensity of various hydrogen production routes and reviews how emissions intensity can be utilized in the development of regulation and certification schemes to promote low-emission hydrogen production and use. Unsurprisingly the report concludes that hydrogen, ammonia, and hydrogen-based fuels play a crucial role in the transition to net zero. I stand corrected. Find the report link in comment. #hydrogentechnology #sustainabledevelopment #cleantech #renewableenergy Photo credit: @PawelCzerwinski on Unsplash

Clean hydrogen is recognised globally as vital for driving decarbonisation. Despite its significance, the market for this transformative technology remains in its infancy. So, what’s holding industries back from accelerating their efforts? Join the webcast on 16 October, where we’ll delve into this critical issue with experts: https://bit.ly/4dqlaAg #decarbonisation #sustainability