In May 2022 a report was prepared and published by Hydrogen Europe and supported by The smarter E Europe, Europe’s largest platform for the energy industry, taking place annually at Messe München in Munich, Germany.

The publication contains a techno-economic analysis of using solar energy to decarbonise steel production in the EU via hydrogen-based direct reduction of iron ore coupled with an electric arc furnace (DRI/EAF).

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McKinsey’s new long-term energy outlook comes at a time when global energy markets are facing unprecedented uncertainty. The global energy landscape has been impacted by increased market uncertainty due to the conflict in Ukraine.

Already before the conflict began, the rebound in energy demand triggered supply constraints and price spikes for multiple commodities. Additionally, the long-term shift to low-carbon energy systems continues to gain momentum and has been accelerating in several respects.

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A new study by Geoscience Australia showing areas with high potential for future hydrogen production has been unveiled today.

Prospective hydrogen production regions of Australia identifies that every state and territory in Australia has regions that are highly prospective for hydrogen production, with more than 20,000 square kilometres of land rated as highly prospective for supporting renewable hydrogen production.

The study is technology agnostic but considers only low carbon production processes. It includes hydrogen production via electrolysis using renewable energy sources, as well as fossil fuel-derived hydrogen coupled with carbon capture and storage (CCS).

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There is increasing conviction in the contribution that hydrogen solutions can have in the energy transition. Increasing numbers believe hydrogen and fuel cell technologies have significant potential to enable this transition to a clean, low-carbon energy system.

Foremost among these is the Hydrogen Council, a partnership formed to underpin and leverage the enabling role of hydrogen. Launched in January 2017 but now comprised of 60 members and counting, the Council brings together various industry and energy sectors – with global reach – and is committed to providing guidance to accelerate and expand the deployment of hydrogen and fuel cell solutions around the world.

This 2017 study from the Hydrogen Council explores the role of hydrogen in the energy transition, including its potential, recent achievements, and challenges to its deployment. It also offers recommendations to ensure that the proper conditions are developed to accelerate the deployment of hydrogen technologies, with the support of policymakers, the private sector, and society.

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