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Global Hydrogen Production Statistics

Global hydrogen production remains overwhelmingly fossil-fuel based, with minimal green output.

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Levelized cost of green H2 to fall 50% to $1.5/kg by 2030.

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Grey H2 production cost averages $1.5-2.5/kg globally in 2023.

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Blue H2 with CCS costs $2-3/kg currently, competitive in gas-rich areas.

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Green H2 capex for PEM electrolysers at $800/kW in 2023.

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OPEX for SMR plants around $0.5/kg H2 output.

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Global H2 market value estimated at $130 billion in 2022.

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Investment in clean H2 projects reached $10 billion in 2022.

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Coal H2 production costs $1.8/kg in China vs $3/kg elsewhere.

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Subsidy needs for green H2: $20-50/kg until 2030 in high-cost regions.

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Green H2 LCOH $0.8-1.2/kg by 2030 in best sites.

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Natural gas price impacts grey H2 cost by 60%.

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CCS adds $0.5-1/kg to blue H2 costs.

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Electrolyser stack costs fell 40% 2019-2023.

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H2 storage costs $10-15/kg capacity underground.

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Ammonia as H2 carrier adds $0.3/kg transport cost.

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Global subsidies for clean H2 $50 billion planned 2023-2030.

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H2 pipeline conversion costs $0.5-1M/km.

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LCOH green H2 $2/kg average 2023 falling fast.

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H2 trucking cost parity diesel by 2030 forecast.

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Electrolyser manufacturing capacity 50 GW/year 2025.

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H2 liquefaction energy penalty 30% of LHV.

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Steam methane reforming dominates with 75% of global H2 production share.

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Grey hydrogen from unabated natural gas SMR was 48 Mt in 2022.

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Blue hydrogen with CCS represented less than 0.1 Mt in current production.

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Green hydrogen via electrolysis was 0.1% of total output in 2023.

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Coal gasification for hydrogen yielded 31% of global production in Asia.

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Oil refinery byproduct hydrogen contributes 4-5 Mt per year worldwide.

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Autothermal reforming (ATR) used in 10% of natural gas-based H2 plants.

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Methane pyrolysis emerging method produced negligible volumes commercially.

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Biomass gasification for H2 is piloted at 0.01 Mt scale globally.

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Nuclear-assisted electrolysis potential but current share zero.

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Partial oxidation method used in 5% of H2 plants worldwide.

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Water electrolysis efficiency 60-80% for PEM and alkaline.

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SMR hydrogen purity 99.99% post pressure swing adsorption.

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Biomass-derived H2 costs $3-5/kg in demos.

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Coal H2 via integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC).

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Pink hydrogen from nuclear heat projected for future.

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SMR with pre-combustion CCS demo scale 0.1 Mt.

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Alkaline electrolysis 60% market share of electrolysers.

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Solid oxide electrolysis efficiency >80% lab results.

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Gasification H2/CO ratio adjusted via water-gas shift.

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Photoelectrochemical H2 research stage, zero commercial.

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Fermentation biohydrogen pilots <1 kg/day.

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China produced 33 Mt of hydrogen in 2022, 35% of global total.

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Europe generated 11 Mt hydrogen in 2022, mostly grey from gas.

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United States output was 10 Mt in 2022, primarily for ammonia.

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Middle East countries produced 8 Mt, leveraging cheap natural gas.

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India hydrogen production at 6 Mt annually from coal and gas.

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Japan imports most but produces 2 Mt domestically for refining.

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Russia output 5 Mt, focused on export potential via pipelines.

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Australia emerging with 0.5 Mt but plans for green H2 exports.

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South Korea produced 1.5 Mt for steel and chemicals.

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Africa total under 1 Mt, potential in North Africa for exports.

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Turkey H2 output 0.8 Mt, Germany 2.5 Mt in 2022.

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Saudi Arabia plans 1 Mt blue H2 by 2026.

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Brazil byproduct H2 from ethanol at 0.2 Mt.

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Canada produced 3 Mt, eyeing exports.

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Ukraine pre-war H2 output 0.5 Mt from coke oven gas.

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Egypt targeting 1.5 Mt green H2 exports by 2030.

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Indonesia coal H2 at 0.3 Mt annually.

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Netherlands H2 production 0.9 Mt in 2022.

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UAE blue H2 ambitions 1 Mt by 2031.

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Chile green H2 potential 25 GW solar for exports.

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Norway H2 from hydropower electrolysis growing.

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Poland coal H2 transitioning slowly 1 Mt.

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Morocco H2 strategy for 4 GW electrolysis by 2030.

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Global H2 production grew 5% annually from 2015-2022 average.

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From 2000-2020, production doubled from 45 Mt to 90 Mt.

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Low-emission H2 share stagnant at <1% over past decade.

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China H2 output increased 300% from 2010-2022.

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European production flat at 10-11 Mt since 2015.

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US H2 production rose 20% from 2018-2022 due to shale gas.

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Coal-based H2 declined 10% in OECD countries 2010-2020.

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Byproduct H2 from industry grew 15% in Asia 2005-2020.

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Global capacity additions averaged 2 Mt/year pre-2020.

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Electrolysis capacity tripled from 2015-2023 to 15 GW.

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Global H2 production up 2.6% in 2020 despite COVID.

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From 1990-2010, H2 demand grew 50% to 60 Mt.

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Electrolysis capacity grew from 1 GW in 2010 to 10 GW 2020.

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Middle East H2 production doubled 2005-2015.

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Japan H2 imports started 2010s for fuel cells.

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EU electrolysis pilots from 2015 onward scaled up.

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Global H2 price index rose 20% 2021-2022.

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Green H2 projects announced tripled 2021-2023.

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2010-2020 H2 growth rate 3.5% CAGR globally.

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US fracking boosted H2 50% 2008-2018.

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EU H2 strategy post-2020 accelerated projects.

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Asia 70% of coal H2 historical dominance.

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H2 spot prices Europe $5-10/kg 2022 peak.

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Capacity utilization H2 plants 80-90% average.

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Global hydrogen production reached 95 million tonnes (Mt) in 2022, with over 99% being fossil-based.

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In 2021, worldwide hydrogen output totaled 90 Mt, mainly from steam methane reforming (SMR).

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Annual global H2 production capacity exceeded 100 Mt by end of 2023 estimates.

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Low-carbon hydrogen production was only 0.7 Mt in 2022, less than 1% of total.

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Global dedicated hydrogen production plants number around 1,700 worldwide.

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Hydrogen production from coal reached 37 Mt in 2022, mostly in China.

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Natural gas-based hydrogen production accounted for 58 Mt in 2022.

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Total global hydrogen demand matched production at 97 Mt in 2023 preliminary data.

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Byproduct hydrogen from chlor-alkali processes contributed 10 Mt annually.

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Electrolytic hydrogen production stood at 0.5 Mt in 2022 globally.

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Global H2 production from natural gas SMR was 76 Mt in 2021.

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Total H2 capacity announced globally exceeds 400 Mt by 2030.

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Byproduct H2 from ethylene production adds 3 Mt/year.

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Operational electrolysis capacity was 12 GW at end-2022.

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Hydrogen from methanol reforming negligible at <0.1 Mt.

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Global H2 output per capita averages 12 kg/person annually.

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Gas-based H2 with CCS pilots produced 0.02 Mt in 2022.

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Turkey produced 0.8 Mt H2 in 2022 for industry.

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2023 global H2 production estimated at 97 Mt.

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Dedicated H2 plants consume 6% of global natural gas.

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Chlorine industry byproducts 70% of electrolytic H2.

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Pipeline H2 capacity worldwide 5,000 km operational.

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Refinery H2 demand/production balance at 30 Mt.

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Global H2 from coke oven gas 5 Mt mainly China.

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Global hydrogen production projected to reach 180 Mt by 2030.

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Low-carbon H2 expected to hit 80 Mt by 2030 in Net Zero Scenario.

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Green hydrogen capacity to reach 560 GW electrolysis by 2030 (IRENA).

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Blue hydrogen production forecasted at 36 Mt by 2030.

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EU targets 10 Mt domestic green H2 and 10 Mt imports by 2030.

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US aims for 10 Mt clean H2 by 2030 via IRA incentives.

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China plans 200,000 tonnes green H2 by 2025, scaling to Mt by 2030.

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Global H2 demand projected to grow 6-fold to 600 Mt by 2050.

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Electrolysers deployment to 700 GW globally by 2050.

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80 Mt clean H2 supply needed by 2030 for 1.5C path.

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Hydrogen to cover 10% of energy needs by 2050.

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Australia 15 Mt H2 exports targeted by 2030.

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India 5 Mt green H2 by 2030 national plan.

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Japan 3 Mt H2 supply by 2030, mostly imported.

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Africa H2 production to 25 Mt by 2050 potential.

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Global electrolysis cost to $200/kW by 2050.

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H2 trade value $100 billion/year by 2030 forecast.

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500 Mt H2 demand by 2050 in IEA Stated Policies.

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Korea 5 Mt H2 economy by 2030 plan.

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Russia 2 Mt low-carbon H2 exports by 2024.

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Saudi 4 Mt H2 by 2035 NEOM project.

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UK 10 GW electrolysis domestic by 2030.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Apr 17, 2026·Next review: Oct 2026

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While the world produced a staggering 95 million tonnes of hydrogen in 2022, over 99% of it came from fossil fuels, revealing a massive gap between our current reality and the clean energy future hydrogen promises.

Key Takeaways

Global hydrogen production reached 95 million tonnes (Mt) in 2022, with over 99% being fossil-based.
In 2021, worldwide hydrogen output totaled 90 Mt, mainly from steam methane reforming (SMR).
Annual global H2 production capacity exceeded 100 Mt by end of 2023 estimates.
Steam methane reforming dominates with 75% of global H2 production share.
Grey hydrogen from unabated natural gas SMR was 48 Mt in 2022.
Blue hydrogen with CCS represented less than 0.1 Mt in current production.
China produced 33 Mt of hydrogen in 2022, 35% of global total.
Europe generated 11 Mt hydrogen in 2022, mostly grey from gas.
United States output was 10 Mt in 2022, primarily for ammonia.
Global H2 production grew 5% annually from 2015-2022 average.
From 2000-2020, production doubled from 45 Mt to 90 Mt.
Low-emission H2 share stagnant at <1% over past decade.
Global hydrogen production projected to reach 180 Mt by 2030.
Low-carbon H2 expected to hit 80 Mt by 2030 in Net Zero Scenario.
Green hydrogen capacity to reach 560 GW electrolysis by 2030 (IRENA).

Global hydrogen production remains overwhelmingly fossil-fuel based, with minimal green output.

Economic Aspects

1Levelized cost of green H2 to fall 50% to $1.5/kg by 2030.

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2Grey H2 production cost averages $1.5-2.5/kg globally in 2023.

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3Blue H2 with CCS costs $2-3/kg currently, competitive in gas-rich areas.

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4Green H2 capex for PEM electrolysers at $800/kW in 2023.

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5OPEX for SMR plants around $0.5/kg H2 output.

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6Global H2 market value estimated at $130 billion in 2022.

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7Investment in clean H2 projects reached $10 billion in 2022.

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8Coal H2 production costs $1.8/kg in China vs $3/kg elsewhere.

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9Subsidy needs for green H2: $20-50/kg until 2030 in high-cost regions.

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10Green H2 LCOH $0.8-1.2/kg by 2030 in best sites.

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11Natural gas price impacts grey H2 cost by 60%.

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12CCS adds $0.5-1/kg to blue H2 costs.

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13Electrolyser stack costs fell 40% 2019-2023.

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14H2 storage costs $10-15/kg capacity underground.

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15Ammonia as H2 carrier adds $0.3/kg transport cost.

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16Global subsidies for clean H2 $50 billion planned 2023-2030.

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17H2 pipeline conversion costs $0.5-1M/km.

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18LCOH green H2 $2/kg average 2023 falling fast.

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19H2 trucking cost parity diesel by 2030 forecast.

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20Electrolyser manufacturing capacity 50 GW/year 2025.

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21H2 liquefaction energy penalty 30% of LHV.

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Economic Aspects Interpretation

The green hydrogen revolution is hurtling towards cost parity, potentially halving its price by 2030 to challenge the entrenched, gas-dependent grey market, but it's a high-stakes global poker game where subsidies, geography, and breakthrough tech will decide if we merely decarbonize fossil hydrogen or replace it altogether.

Feedstocks and Methods

1Steam methane reforming dominates with 75% of global H2 production share.

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2Grey hydrogen from unabated natural gas SMR was 48 Mt in 2022.

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3Blue hydrogen with CCS represented less than 0.1 Mt in current production.

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4Green hydrogen via electrolysis was 0.1% of total output in 2023.

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5Coal gasification for hydrogen yielded 31% of global production in Asia.

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6Oil refinery byproduct hydrogen contributes 4-5 Mt per year worldwide.

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7Autothermal reforming (ATR) used in 10% of natural gas-based H2 plants.

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8Methane pyrolysis emerging method produced negligible volumes commercially.

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9Biomass gasification for H2 is piloted at 0.01 Mt scale globally.

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10Nuclear-assisted electrolysis potential but current share zero.

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11Partial oxidation method used in 5% of H2 plants worldwide.

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12Water electrolysis efficiency 60-80% for PEM and alkaline.

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13SMR hydrogen purity 99.99% post pressure swing adsorption.

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14Biomass-derived H2 costs $3-5/kg in demos.

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15Coal H2 via integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC).

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16Pink hydrogen from nuclear heat projected for future.

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17SMR with pre-combustion CCS demo scale 0.1 Mt.

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18Alkaline electrolysis 60% market share of electrolysers.

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19Solid oxide electrolysis efficiency >80% lab results.

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20Gasification H2/CO ratio adjusted via water-gas shift.

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21Photoelectrochemical H2 research stage, zero commercial.

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22Fermentation biohydrogen pilots <1 kg/day.

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Feedstocks and Methods Interpretation

The hydrogen industry currently has the environmental ambition of a lazy Sunday, with over 95% of production still coming from fossil fuels, while cleaner alternatives are stuck on the drawing board with barely a cameo appearance.

Geographical Distribution

1China produced 33 Mt of hydrogen in 2022, 35% of global total.

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2Europe generated 11 Mt hydrogen in 2022, mostly grey from gas.

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3United States output was 10 Mt in 2022, primarily for ammonia.

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4Middle East countries produced 8 Mt, leveraging cheap natural gas.

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5India hydrogen production at 6 Mt annually from coal and gas.

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6Japan imports most but produces 2 Mt domestically for refining.

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7Russia output 5 Mt, focused on export potential via pipelines.

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8Australia emerging with 0.5 Mt but plans for green H2 exports.

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9South Korea produced 1.5 Mt for steel and chemicals.

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10Africa total under 1 Mt, potential in North Africa for exports.

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11Turkey H2 output 0.8 Mt, Germany 2.5 Mt in 2022.

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12Saudi Arabia plans 1 Mt blue H2 by 2026.

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13Brazil byproduct H2 from ethanol at 0.2 Mt.

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14Canada produced 3 Mt, eyeing exports.

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15Ukraine pre-war H2 output 0.5 Mt from coke oven gas.

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16Egypt targeting 1.5 Mt green H2 exports by 2030.

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17Indonesia coal H2 at 0.3 Mt annually.

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18Netherlands H2 production 0.9 Mt in 2022.

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19UAE blue H2 ambitions 1 Mt by 2031.

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20Chile green H2 potential 25 GW solar for exports.

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21Norway H2 from hydropower electrolysis growing.

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22Poland coal H2 transitioning slowly 1 Mt.

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23Morocco H2 strategy for 4 GW electrolysis by 2030.

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Geographical Distribution Interpretation

The current global hydrogen landscape is a bewildering mix of carbon-heavy present realities and earnest green promises, where China industrially dominates, the West strategically plans, and the sun-drenched Global South eyes a future of shipping sunshine in pipelines.

Historical Trends

1Global H2 production grew 5% annually from 2015-2022 average.

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2From 2000-2020, production doubled from 45 Mt to 90 Mt.

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3Low-emission H2 share stagnant at <1% over past decade.

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4China H2 output increased 300% from 2010-2022.

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5European production flat at 10-11 Mt since 2015.

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6US H2 production rose 20% from 2018-2022 due to shale gas.

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7Coal-based H2 declined 10% in OECD countries 2010-2020.

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8Byproduct H2 from industry grew 15% in Asia 2005-2020.

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9Global capacity additions averaged 2 Mt/year pre-2020.

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10Electrolysis capacity tripled from 2015-2023 to 15 GW.

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11Global H2 production up 2.6% in 2020 despite COVID.

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12From 1990-2010, H2 demand grew 50% to 60 Mt.

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13Electrolysis capacity grew from 1 GW in 2010 to 10 GW 2020.

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14Middle East H2 production doubled 2005-2015.

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15Japan H2 imports started 2010s for fuel cells.

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16EU electrolysis pilots from 2015 onward scaled up.

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17Global H2 price index rose 20% 2021-2022.

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18Green H2 projects announced tripled 2021-2023.

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192010-2020 H2 growth rate 3.5% CAGR globally.

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20US fracking boosted H2 50% 2008-2018.

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21EU H2 strategy post-2020 accelerated projects.

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22Asia 70% of coal H2 historical dominance.

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23H2 spot prices Europe $5-10/kg 2022 peak.

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24Capacity utilization H2 plants 80-90% average.

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Historical Trends Interpretation

Despite soaring ambitions and a feverish sprint for green hydrogen, the cold reality is that the world’s ballooning production remains overwhelmingly dirty, making our clean energy future feel like a distant mirage fueled by yesterday's pollution.

Production Volumes

1Global hydrogen production reached 95 million tonnes (Mt) in 2022, with over 99% being fossil-based.

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2In 2021, worldwide hydrogen output totaled 90 Mt, mainly from steam methane reforming (SMR).

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3Annual global H2 production capacity exceeded 100 Mt by end of 2023 estimates.

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4Low-carbon hydrogen production was only 0.7 Mt in 2022, less than 1% of total.

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5Global dedicated hydrogen production plants number around 1,700 worldwide.

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6Hydrogen production from coal reached 37 Mt in 2022, mostly in China.

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7Natural gas-based hydrogen production accounted for 58 Mt in 2022.

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8Total global hydrogen demand matched production at 97 Mt in 2023 preliminary data.

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9Byproduct hydrogen from chlor-alkali processes contributed 10 Mt annually.

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10Electrolytic hydrogen production stood at 0.5 Mt in 2022 globally.

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11Global H2 production from natural gas SMR was 76 Mt in 2021.

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12Total H2 capacity announced globally exceeds 400 Mt by 2030.

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13Byproduct H2 from ethylene production adds 3 Mt/year.

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14Operational electrolysis capacity was 12 GW at end-2022.

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15Hydrogen from methanol reforming negligible at <0.1 Mt.

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16Global H2 output per capita averages 12 kg/person annually.

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17Gas-based H2 with CCS pilots produced 0.02 Mt in 2022.

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18Turkey produced 0.8 Mt H2 in 2022 for industry.

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192023 global H2 production estimated at 97 Mt.

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20Dedicated H2 plants consume 6% of global natural gas.

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21Chlorine industry byproducts 70% of electrolytic H2.

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22Pipeline H2 capacity worldwide 5,000 km operational.

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23Refinery H2 demand/production balance at 30 Mt.

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24Global H2 from coke oven gas 5 Mt mainly China.

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Production Volumes Interpretation

We’ve built an entire hydrogen economy with remarkable scale and precision, yet it remains overwhelmingly a fossil fuel party with a tiny, awkward green hydrogen corner where we’re still figuring out how to turn on the lights.

Projections and Targets

1Global hydrogen production projected to reach 180 Mt by 2030.

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2Low-carbon H2 expected to hit 80 Mt by 2030 in Net Zero Scenario.

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3Green hydrogen capacity to reach 560 GW electrolysis by 2030 (IRENA).

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4Blue hydrogen production forecasted at 36 Mt by 2030.

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5EU targets 10 Mt domestic green H2 and 10 Mt imports by 2030.

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6US aims for 10 Mt clean H2 by 2030 via IRA incentives.

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7China plans 200,000 tonnes green H2 by 2025, scaling to Mt by 2030.

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8Global H2 demand projected to grow 6-fold to 600 Mt by 2050.

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9Electrolysers deployment to 700 GW globally by 2050.

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1080 Mt clean H2 supply needed by 2030 for 1.5C path.

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11Hydrogen to cover 10% of energy needs by 2050.

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12Australia 15 Mt H2 exports targeted by 2030.

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13India 5 Mt green H2 by 2030 national plan.

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14Japan 3 Mt H2 supply by 2030, mostly imported.

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15Africa H2 production to 25 Mt by 2050 potential.

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16Global electrolysis cost to $200/kW by 2050.

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17H2 trade value $100 billion/year by 2030 forecast.

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18500 Mt H2 demand by 2050 in IEA Stated Policies.

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19Korea 5 Mt H2 economy by 2030 plan.

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20Russia 2 Mt low-carbon H2 exports by 2024.

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21Saudi 4 Mt H2 by 2035 NEOM project.

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22UK 10 GW electrolysis domestic by 2030.

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Projections and Targets Interpretation

While the global appetite for hydrogen is growing faster than a politician's promise, the race is actually on to see if our clean production can keep up with—and hopefully overtake—our still-greasy ambition.

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enerji.gov.tr
Reference 37
AIRPRODUCTS
airproducts.com
airproducts.com
Reference 38
UOP
uop.com
uop.com
Reference 39
NETL
netl.doe.gov
netl.doe.gov
Reference 40
WORLDNUCLEAR
worldnuclear.org
worldnuclear.org
Reference 41
CLEANENERGYWIRE
cleanenergywire.org
cleanenergywire.org
Reference 42
VISION2030
vision2030.gov.sa
vision2030.gov.sa
Reference 43
ABRASIL
abrasil.org.br
abrasil.org.br
Reference 44
NATURAL-RESOURCES
natural-resources.canada.ca
natural-resources.canada.ca
Reference 45
ENTERPRISESG
enterprisesg.gov.sg
enterprisesg.gov.sg
Reference 46
ESDM
esdm.go.id
esdm.go.id
Reference 47
ICIS
icis.com
icis.com
Reference 48
H2TOOLS
h2tools.org
h2tools.org
Reference 49
GULFBUSINESS
gulfbusiness.com
gulfbusiness.com
Reference 50
JAPAN
japan.go.jp
japan.go.jp
Reference 51
FUELCELLSEUROPE
fuelcellseurope.eu
fuelcellseurope.eu
Reference 52
SHELL
shell.com
shell.com
Reference 53
AEMO
aemo.com.au
aemo.com.au
Reference 54
PIB
pib.gov.in
pib.gov.in
Reference 55
ENECHO
enecho.meti.go.jp
enecho.meti.go.jp
Reference 56
ATB
atb.nrel.gov
atb.nrel.gov
Reference 57
LAZARD
lazard.com
lazard.com
Reference 58
IPCC
ipcc.ch
ipcc.ch
Reference 59
REUTERS
reuters.com
reuters.com
Reference 60
GEM
gem.wiki
gem.wiki
Reference 61
EUROCHLOR
eurochlor.org
eurochlor.org
Reference 62
H2NETWORK
h2network.eu
h2network.eu
Reference 63
OXFORDENERGY
oxfordenergy.org
oxfordenergy.org
Reference 64
WORLDSTEEL
worldsteel.org
worldsteel.org
Reference 65
SIEMENS-ENERGY
siemens-energy.com
siemens-energy.com
Reference 66
THYSSENKRUPP-UHDE
thyssenkrupp-uhde.com
thyssenkrupp-uhde.com
Reference 67
SUNFIRE
sunfire.de
sunfire.de
Reference 68
GE
ge.com
ge.com
Reference 69
BIOENERGYINTERNATIONAL
bioenergyinternational.com
bioenergyinternational.com
Reference 70
NLOG
nlog.nl
nlog.nl
Reference 71
U
u.ae
u.ae
Reference 72
ENERGIA
energia.gob.cl
energia.gob.cl
Reference 73
REGJERINGEN
regjeringen.no
regjeringen.no
Reference 74
GOV
gov.pl
gov.pl
Reference 75
MEM
mem.gov.ma
mem.gov.ma
Reference 76
STATISTA
statista.com
statista.com
Reference 77
COMMISSION
commission.europa.eu
commission.europa.eu
Reference 78
H2-VIEW
h2-view.com
h2-view.com
Reference 79
ARGUSMEDIA
argusmedia.com
argusmedia.com
Reference 80
MOTIE
motie.go.kr
motie.go.kr
Reference 81
GOVERNMENT
government.ru
government.ru
Reference 82
NEOM
neom.com
neom.com
Reference 83
GOV
gov.uk
gov.uk
Reference 84
BLOOMBG
bloombg.com
bloombg.com
Reference 85
ITM-POWER
itm-power.com
itm-power.com
Reference 86
AIRLIQUIDE
airliquide.com
airliquide.com