National Hydrogen Strategies. | World Energy Council

National Hydrogen Strategies | World Energy Council

GLOBAL STATE OF PLAY OF NATIONAL HYDROGEN STRATEGIES

The development of a “hydrogen economy” is still at its early stages with few countries having published strategies, though there is broadening global interest and support. To date,1 12 countries and the European Union (EU) have published their national hydrogen strategies, with 9 published within the last year alone. A further 19 countries are currently drafting their strategies with many aiming to publish in 2021, demonstrating a clear acceleration of government interest backed by, potentially, COP26 acting as a catalyst.

A few countries have been particularly influential with their hydrogen strategies. Japan’s early commitment catalysed interest in the Asian-Pacific region, with South Korea and Australia publishing their own strategies shortly afterwards. Germany was an early mover in Europe and helped push the EU hydrogen strategy during its EU presidency. In Latin America, Chile has moved quickly with many neighbouring countries also now in the process of developing their strategies.

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