A widespread view, held by the major energy agencies and others, is that ‘hydrogen hubs’ will play an important role in getting carbon-free hydrogen going. Assessing superpower regionsThe major energy agencies anticipate the emergence of ‘green hydrogen corridors’ and shipping routes that will link hubs to regions rich in renewable energy. The agency asserts that because the cost of carbon free hydrogen production will likely vary among countries and regions, shipping hydrogen between them could emerge. In an agreement announced last summer, NEOM's first major energy project will produce carbon-free hydrogen by electrolysis. The developers want to supply green hydrogen to the country’s chemical industry, as well as to provide carbon-free hydrogen and derivatives for export to Europe.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 06, 2021 16:52 UTC