Germany's Uniper CEO Advocates for Blue Hydrogen in Energy Transition Plans
Key Ideas
- Uniper CEO supports U.S. plans to expand natural gas production and LNG exports.
- Calls for German industry to incorporate 'blue hydrogen' from natural gas in energy transitions.
- Urges a balance between 'blue hydrogen' and 'green hydrogen' derived from renewable sources.
Michael Lewis, CEO of Uniper, Germany's largest gas importer, has expressed his approval of U.S. President Donald Trump's initiatives to increase natural gas production and LNG exports. Lewis has advised the German industry to integrate more 'blue hydrogen,' produced from natural gas through steam methane reforming, into their energy transition strategies. This recommendation comes in contrast to the predominant focus on 'green hydrogen,' generated from renewable sources. By advocating for the adoption of 'blue hydrogen,' Lewis emphasizes the importance of a diversified approach to hydrogen production to meet energy demands efficiently. Embracing both 'blue' and 'green' hydrogen could provide a balanced and sustainable solution for energy transitions in Germany and beyond.