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In a recent report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) sheds light on the growing prominence of hydrogen in the global energy matrix. Global hydrogen consumption soared to 95 million tonnes in 2022, marking a 3% annual increase. However, despite this surge, the share of green hydrogen, the low-emission variant, remains a modest 0.6% of the total supply.

Tamil Nadu, a stalwart in India’s green energy evolution, is embarking on a groundbreaking venture to establish a green hydrogen hub, aiming to elevate its installed energy capacity from 50% to an impressive 75%. Commerce and Industries Minister TRB Rajaa unveiled this ambitious initiative during the India EV Conclave, emphasizing the state’s commitment to leading the charge in the green energy transition.

Masdar and Emirates Steel Arkan are spearheading the decarbonization of the UAE’s steel sector with a pioneering green hydrogen project. Expected to be the first-of-its-kind in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region, the project is poised to revolutionize steel production, contributing significantly to global efforts in reducing carbon emissions.