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Global Energy Perspectives: role of hydrogen

31 October 2022 By Ilesh Patel, Partner, Energy and Resources and Caspian Conran, Political Economist

In our latest Global Energy Perspective, we look at what role will hydrogen play in the future energy system, what dynamics will shape the market and ask when will the hydrogen trading market mature.

What is the role of hydrogen in the future energy system?

Rapid electrification of the energy system will reduce the scale of hydrogen requirements.

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What dynamics will shape the hydrogen market?

Hydrogen supply is a balance between domestic supply and imports, and hydrogen production is a balance between blue and green hydrogen.

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When will the hydrogen trading market mature?

As the hydrogen market matures, the role of private finance takes over from state support.

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Click to watch our recent webinar on the 'role of hydrogen in decarbonisation'.

Read our recent perspectives on the winter outlook for gas supply security covering LNGInfrastructure and Weather.

To learn more about our work in the hydrogen economy or for more information on the contents of our latest Global Energy Perspective please contact us.

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