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Green Hydrogen: $9 Trillion Path to Net Zero by 2050

Anela DoksoBy Anela Dokso22/08/20233 Mins Read
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A recent report from Deloitte, a global professional services firm, underscores the potential of green hydrogen to revolutionize our energy landscape. From its role in slashing emissions-intensive sectors to its projected market value surpassing liquid natural gas trade, the journey to a cleaner, sustainable energy future seems promising, albeit requiring substantial investments.

The clarion call for swift action resounds, suggesting that green hydrogen could become economically competitive within a mere decade. In the throes of climate crisis, this pivot could galvanize nations towards achieving their net zero goals by 2050, as outlined in the Paris Agreement. However, realizing this potential demands a staggering cumulative investment of $9 trillion and a hastened transition of carbon-emitting industries to hydrogen-based alternatives.

Green hydrogen, a manifestation of splitting water molecules using renewable energy sources, is primed to redefine our energy landscape. Its production process remains untainted by greenhouse gas emissions or pollutants, making it a promising substitute for carbon-intensive fuels. As clean energy surges into the mainstream, the value of the liquid natural gas trade is poised to be eclipsed by the burgeoning green hydrogen market, projected to amass an annual worth of $1.4 trillion by 2050.

While China is anticipated to drive a substantial portion of clean hydrogen supply by 2030, the report illuminates a forthcoming surge in production across North America, South Asia, and Africa. The sun-drenched expanses of Morocco and Algeria stand as potential game-changers in the green hydrogen arena, offering abundant solar and wind energy resources to power sustainable hydrogen generation.

Joe Ucuzoglu, CEO of Deloitte, emphasized the transformative role of clean hydrogen in mitigating emissions and driving economic growth, particularly in developing nations. Jennifer Steinmann, leader of Deloitte’s Global Sustainability & Climate practice, stressed the need for resolute support from policymakers and business leaders to accelerate green hydrogen’s competitiveness against carbon-intensive production methods in under a decade.

Complementing their report, Deloitte launches two initiatives to galvanize green hydrogen adoption: The Global Hydrogen Center of Excellence, devoted to supporting clients in embracing clean hydrogen, and the Hydrogen Investment Corridor, fostering international cooperation in the hydrogen trade with a focus on investments. These initiatives mirror the growing realization of green hydrogen’s significance on a global scale.

The report envisions solar-powered hydrogen production dominating the market by 2050, with other hydrogen variants occupying smaller niches. Blue hydrogen, produced from natural gas with carbon emissions captured and stored, will play a significant role until green hydrogen’s ascendancy around 2040. In parallel, the feasibility of a hydrogen pipeline stretching from the Gulf region to Europe via Egypt further underscores the intensifying demand for hydrogen, irrespective of its type.

As clean hydrogen emerges as a beacon of hope in the fight against climate change, Deloitte’s report underlines the monumental task at hand. The journey towards net zero by 2050 requires not just technological advancements but unparalleled investments and collaborative efforts. Green hydrogen’s potential, from slashing emissions to invigorating economies, beckons us to embrace innovation, champion sustainability, and pave the way for a greener and more prosperous future.

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