Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has urged policymakers to accelerate the deployment of the UK's hydrogen sector, emphasizing the sector's slower-than-expected progress. In a recent report, OEUK outlined key recommendations to boost growth, including prioritizing hydrogen deployment in industries like high-temperature manufacturing. The body also called for realistic deployment targets to attract investment and build confidence in the sector. Additionally, OEUK stressed the importance of fair funding mechanisms and balancing energy security, cost reduction, and net zero objectives. Recognizing the significance of domestic gas production, OEUK highlighted the need for policies to support low carbon hydrogen supplies. Enrique Cornejo, head of energy policy at OEUK, emphasized the potential of hydrogen in the UK's energy future but warned that without urgent action, this opportunity could be lost. The UK hydrogen industry echoed these sentiments, urging the government for pragmatic policies and policy certainty. The movement aligns with the UK Labour government's plan to unveil an updated hydrogen strategy later this year, building on previous initiatives from the Conservative government in 2021. The collective push aims to scale up the hydrogen sector for decarbonization, job creation, and investment in various industries.