Author: Anela Dokso

Japan’s push to become a global leader in hydrogen energy is at a crossroads. The billion-dollar Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC), once seen as a cornerstone of the country’s decarbonization strategy, has hit a roadblock. Originally designed to produce and ship hydrogen from Australia, the project is now pivoting to domestic hydrogen sources amid regulatory delays and environmental concerns in Victoria. This shift raises fundamental questions about the viability of Japan’s hydrogen strategy and its reliance on carbon capture technologies. The HESC project, supported by a ¥220 billion ($1.4 billion) investment from Japan’s government, initially aimed to produce blue hydrogen…

Gasunie, one of Europe’s largest energy infrastructure companies, has unveiled a comprehensive investment plan totaling €12 billion aimed at bolstering the hydrogen and carbon capture storage (CCS) initiatives. This strategic focus is poised to align with Europe’s decarbonization objectives and the transition towards a sustainable energy future. The emphasis on hydrogen as a cornerstone of this strategy emerges in tandem with the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) projections that hydrogen could represent 18% of global energy demand by 2050, assuming supportive policies and technological advancements continue apace. Central to Gasunie’s ambitious blueprint is the development of an extensive hydrogen transportation network.…

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