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Scotland is on the brink of a hydrogen revolution, and the world is watching closely as the Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association gathers in Aberdeen this week. With significant support from the Scottish Government, including a £90 million Green Hydrogen fund, the hydrogen industry in Scotland is set to flourish, bringing with it not only cleaner energy but also substantial economic opportunities.

Shell, one of the world’s largest energy companies, is set to cut 200 jobs as part of its cost-saving strategy, a move that signals a significant downsizing in its hydrogen division. This decision, announced by Chief Executive Wael Sawan, aims to reduce costs by up to $3 billion (£2.5 billion) across the company by the end of 2025.

Wales & West Utilities, a prominent energy utility company, has secured funding from Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund, and they are embarking on a groundbreaking project to develop green hydrogen electrolyser prototypes. This innovative venture holds the potential to transform how we think about hydrogen production and could significantly contribute to a more sustainable and green energy future.

TotalEnergies and Air Liquide have embarked on a visionary project that could reshape the energy landscape. This collaboration is set to usher in a new era of sustainability, marked by the long-term supply of green and low carbon hydrogen to the TotalEnergies refining and petrochemical platform in Normandy.