RWE’s Sopna Sury at an event in 2019
Hydrogen sector must build on COP28 progress
Strong international definition of hydrogen as well as certification of transport and infra-structure safety standards are vital for the development of a global market
A mention of hydrogen in the final COP28 agreement from the UAE will help instil long-term confidence and encourage investment in the sector, according to panellists on a webinar organised by trade association Hydrogen Europe. The text of the agreement calls for the acceleration of low-carbon hydrogen production—the first time hydrogen has been mentioned in a COP decision text. This will help the sector accelerate into the next phase of its development, according to Sopna Sury, chief operating officer for hydrogen at Germany’s RWE Generation. “It does help give a bit more momentum, and I think we will now see an acceleration of partnerships and announcements,” she said. COP28 also saw other
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