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Norway Risks Losing Out on Hydrogen Opportunity

Anela DoksoBy Anela Dokso04/10/20233 Mins Read
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Norway has recently made significant breakthroughs in hydrogen research, but current government policy means that these findings will most likely only benefit its competitors. The EU and USA are currently investing heavily in hydrogen, while Norway has yet to develop a clear plan for making hydrogen available for use domestically.

This is a major concern for Norwegian industry, as many companies rely on fossil fuels and will struggle to be competitive in the future without access to clean energy sources. Hydrogen can be used to decarbonize a wide range of industries, including steel, fertilizer, and shipping. However, it is currently more expensive to produce than fossil fuels, so government support is needed to make it a viable option for businesses.

There are a number of challenges that Norway needs to address in order to develop a successful hydrogen economy. One challenge is that hydrogen production requires a lot of renewable energy. Norway has abundant renewable energy resources, but it will need to make significant investments in new infrastructure to produce enough hydrogen to meet demand.

Another challenge is that hydrogen needs to be stored and transported safely and efficiently. Norway has experience in storing and transporting natural gas, but hydrogen is a different molecule and requires different infrastructure.

Despite these challenges, Norway has a number of advantages that it can leverage to become a leader in the hydrogen economy. Norway has a strong research sector and a healthy supply sector with expertise in hydrogen production, storage, and transport. Additionally, Norway has a number of major industrial companies that are eager to decarbonize their operations.

If Norway can overcome the challenges and develop a clear plan for hydrogen development, it could become a major supplier of hydrogen and hydrogen technology to the world. This would create jobs and boost the Norwegian economy.

Potential impact

If Norway can successfully develop its hydrogen economy, it could have a number of positive impacts. First, it would help Norway to achieve its climate goals. Hydrogen can be used to decarbonize a wide range of industries, which would help Norway to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

Second, developing a hydrogen economy would create jobs and boost the Norwegian economy. Norway has a number of companies that are working on hydrogen technologies, and the development of the hydrogen economy would lead to increased investment in these companies.

Third, developing a hydrogen economy would make Norway more competitive in the global market. Many countries are investing in hydrogen, and Norway needs to do the same in order to stay ahead of the curve.

Conclusion

Norway has the potential to be a leader in the hydrogen economy. However, it needs to develop a clear plan for hydrogen development and address the challenges that it faces. By doing so, Norway can create jobs, boost its economy, and achieve its climate goals.

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