The U.S. Department of Energy has launched the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs program, which aims to expand the domestic hydrogen supply chain using renewable resources. However, the future of green hydrogen projects may be uncertain under the new administration.
The program includes natural gas with carbon capture technologies, but a significant portion of the funding is directed towards projects that utilize renewable resources like wind and solar.
The fate of the program could impact projects such as the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub and the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems in California.
Globally, hydrogen hubs are gaining traction, particularly in Europe. Countries like France, Estonia, and Germany are leading the way in this area.
In Canada, a partnership between EDF Group and Abraxas Power Corp. aims to develop a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia project.
Belgium is also actively pursuing its own hydrogen hub strategy.
The competition for green hydrogen is increasing, with Germany positioning itself as a central hub for green hydrogen in Europe. The U.S. may need to adapt its strategies to remain competitive in the evolving market.
The decisions made by the incoming administration will have lasting implications for the future of green hydrogen hubs in the U.S.