The UAE is betting on hydrogen
UAE launches hydrogen strategy
Nation is targeting a 25pc global market share in key export targets
The UAE has released a hydrogen strategy targeting a 25pc global market share in key export markets. The markets identified include Japan, South Korea, Germany and India, as well as other European and Asian countries. “Our nation will be well-placed to continue delivering on ambitious growth projects across the clean hydrogen value chain, leveraging the UAE’s existing position as an early mover,” says Sultan bin Ahmed al-Jaber, UAE’s minister for industry and advanced technology. The strategy has five key strands to enable the development of hydrogen production: a clear regulatory framework backed by policies, incentives and standards; private sector collaborations to enable faster technolog
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