US Leads Clean Hydrogen Charge But Who Will Buy It?
Jul 17, 2024
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Hydrogen analyst Adithya Bhashyam and Dana discuss the global clean hydrogen production outlook, US leadership in blue H2, challenges in project materialization, government support for offtake agreements, and the gap between supply and demand. They also cover the uncertainty around future Chinese green hydrogen production capacity and the need for supportive policies to drive the transition to a lower-carbon economy.
US leads in gas-fueled blue H2 production, while uncertainty remains around Chinese green hydrogen capacity.
Government support for offtake agreements is crucial to bridge the gap between clean hydrogen supply and demand.
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