Strengthening the European hydrogen backbone to accelerate decarbonisation

The European Commission’s data states that the energy sector is responsible for over 75% of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions, prompting countries to work together to achieve Europe’s net zero goals. One way to reduce harmful emissions is to increase hydrogen’s share in the energy mix. By 2030, the EU aims to have 10% of the region’s energy needs met by renewable hydrogen, specifically supporting the decarbonisation of heavy industries.

The EU’s launch of the Horizon Europe... Read More

Creating robust policy frameworks that stimulate off-taker demand and unlock low-emission hydrogen markets

The COP29 Hydrogen Declaration highlights the need for countries to work together to increase production and the deployment of renewable, zero-emission, and low carbon hydrogen, as well as to accelerate the decarbonisation of hydrogen production from unabated fossil fuels.

Supportive national and regional policies can create market conditions that encourage standardised hydrogen trading and promote the development of a hydrogen economy. Over 30 countries are preparing strat... Read More

Operational excellence through the application of artificial intelligence technologies

According to the World Economic Forum, AI is set to deliver up to US $1.3tn in economic value annually to the energy sector by 2030, revolutionising operations from predictive maintenance to real-time grid optimisation. As natural gas, hydrogen, and power networks face mounting pressure to enhance efficiency and resilience, AI-driven technologies offer unprecedented opportunities to streamline decision-making, reduce costs, and improve asset reliability.

However, digital chal... Read More

Leveraging the game-changing potential of hydrogen as a critical tool to decarbonise industrial sectors

Hydrogen is emerging as an alternative source of energy to power hard-to-abate sectors and support their decarbonisation journeys. According to a 2024 IRENA report, implementing hydrogen-based direct iron reduction can reduce steel production emissions by 95%. Moreover, if the global shipping sector achieves decarbonisation, it is predicted to account for 15% of total green hydrogen demand by 2050.

Across Asia, the world’s largest hydrogen producer and consumer, critical prog... Read More

Decarbonising the maritime sector: Integrating low carbon technologies and alternative fuels for a cleaner shipping future

Improving efficiency in the existing fleet is critical to reducing GHG emissions while continuing to innovate with low- carbon technologies and the use of alternative fuels. As the maritime industry contributes nearly 3% of the world’s carbon emissions, it is finding pathways to decarbonise to meet the IMO’s ambitious targets to reduce GHG emissions by 70% by 2050 compared to 2008 levels.

While alternative fuel technologies are maturing, with clearer development timeline... Read More

Ammonia’s potential to fast track the hydrogen economy

Ammonia has the potential to play a vital role in establishing the hydrogen economy. As a safer method of storing and transporting hydrogen, it tackles one of the main obstacles to widespread hydrogen use. By utilising the existing ammonia ecosystem in many countries, the need for new investment and infrastructural changes can be reduced; additionally, its status as a valuable fuel source in its own right makes it clear that ammonia has the potential to support the global decarbonisation jour... Read More

Diversifying the energy mix with the adoption of LNG and natural gas to support a low carbon energy future

The economic impact of the energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the European Union was estimated to be 2% GDP in 2022. Globally, energy suppliers still consider mitigating the risk of such market shocks a key priority. To meet growing power demand successfully, energy systems must be designed to provide a mix of feedstocks to ensure continuity of affordable, flexible, and decarbonised energy supply to consumers. By leveraging a range of geo-appropriate renewable energy s... Read More

Capitalising on advancing technologies, industrial clusters and shared infrastructure to improve hydrogen project economics

After recent technology breakthroughs, hydrogen could, per IRENA, contribute 10% of the mitigation of harmful emissions needed to achieve the 1.5°C scenario. As the world sees a growing number of hydrogen hubs, a collaborative ecosystem could centralise hydrogen production and consumption to achieve economies of scale, reducing costs and project risks, and improving demand predictability. This in turn could drive the development of the hydrogen market as an attractive investment.

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Decarbonising heavy industrial sectors with e-fuels

Sustainable fuels play a crucial role in decarbonising the hard-to-abate industries such as aviation, shipping and manufacturing. According to UNIDO these fuels have the potential to reduce emissions by 60–90% through CO₂ capture in biofuel feedstocks, or synthetic fuel production, providing energy security and stimulating regional economies.

Policies such as the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) and Japan’s Green Growth Strategy demonstrate how mandates an... Read More

Replicating the successes of the LNG industry: Routes to maturing an integrated hydrogen energy system at pace

As the energy industry marks 60 years of global LNG trade, it is a good time to reflect on the successes and challenges, from inception to maturity, which can inform the development of hydrogen systems.

The road to establishing hydrogen as a low carbon fuel source in the energy mix will be complex; however, the IEA predicts that a net zero future will depend on the international trade of hydrogen. Building out a hydrogen system poses challenges, including high costs, immatu... Read More

Overcoming barriers to stimulate commercial demand for hydrogen

Hydrogen has the potential to abate 80GT of CO₂ by 2050, according to a report from the Hydrogen Council and McKinsey. This potential is being realised, with an exponential increase in clean hydrogen projects reaching FID over the last four years – from 102 (representing US $10bn) in 2020, to 434 (US $75bn) in 2024.

Several supportive mechanisms have been successfully implemented globally to further incentivise hydrogen production, such as the establishment of the European Hy... Read More

Progressing industrial decarbonisation through workable cross-sector partnership models

Hard-to-abate sectors including road freight transport, shipping, aviation, iron and steel, and petrochemicals account for around a quarter of global energy consumption and roughly one-fifth of CO₂ emissions. A report by IRENA highlights the critical need to accelerate the energy transition in these sectors requiring significant shifts in decarbonisation pathways which prioritise investment in net zero emissions solutions while tackling carbon pricing challenges.

Successful d... Read More

Overcoming regulatory, commercial and operational challenges to advance the development of a cross-border biomethane and renewable gases market

Biomethane offers a sustainable solution for power generation, fertiliser production, and vehicle fuel, making it a cornerstone of the circular economy. The European Union has set an ambitious target of producing 35 bcm of sustainable biomethane annually by 2030, with plans for further expansion by 2050. These initiatives highlight the vital role of biomethane in transitioning to a low carbon energy future.

Despite its promise, the biomethane market faces significant regulato... Read More

Gastech 2025 Wrap Up

A look back over the last four days, highlighting the unparalleled blend of pioneering content, thought leadership and cutting edge innovation. Pulling the key points from both the Strategic Conference and Technical & Commercial Conference, the Co-Chairs of the Governing Body will summarise how Gastech 2025 will lead to actions for global energy transformation.

Bold partnership models for driving deep decarbonisation in the industrial sector

Goal 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals highlights the critical importance of partnerships in driving net zero goals. By collaborating organisations can develop new ways of thinking, make the most of their partners' expertise and strengths, and ensure they meet specific needs of multiple stakeholders. In this Energy Talk, senior leaders will discuss how new models for innovative cooperation between energy producers, heavy industry and financiers are effectively decarbonisi... Read More

Overcoming barriers to the creation of a global commercial market for biomethane

As the world transitions towards a low carbon future, biomethane is emerging as a vital solution for reducing carbon emissions in industries, transport, and energy systems. The European Union aims to have 30% renewable gases in the grid by 2030 with further expansion planned by 2050. Although market development has stalled due to low gas prices in Europe, a lack of standardisation and weak appetite from off-takers policy makers still see the biomethane opportunity to turn waste into energy us... Read More

Synchronising policy, technology and partnerships to establish robust hydrogen value chains

In an era where energy security and sustainability are paramount, hydrogen offers a transformative solution for cutting carbon emissions in sectors that can’t be electrified using renewable power sources. In this Energy Talk, leaders at the vanguard of the development of the hydrogen industry will discuss how cross-border collaboration between governments, industry stakeholders, and infrastructure providers can speed up the development of hydrogen clusters. By concentrating production, distri... Read More