Jacobs has been selected to spearhead a pioneering initiative in California, leading a public-private partnership to establish a clean hydrogen hub. The project, known as the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES), involves managing a program with a budget of nearly $13 billion. Jacobs will oversee the entire hydrogen lifecycle, covering aspects such as feedstock, production, distribution, and offtake. By the year 2032, the ARCHES hub aims to produce 190,000 metric tons of hydrogen annually, contributing to the generation of renewable electricity and a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, estimated at 2.5 million metric tons per year. Apart from its environmental impact, the project is set to have substantial economic benefits. It is projected to create more than 220,000 new green jobs in the region. Funding for the initiative includes a significant contribution of $1.2 billion from the Department of Energy through the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs program. Jacobs' appointment to lead this program is based on its track record of successfully managing large-scale critical infrastructure projects in California. The CEO of ARCHES, Angelina Galiteva, expressed confidence in Jacobs' capabilities, highlighting their crucial role in key stages of the project, from preparation for the Department of Energy interview to the current phase of launching the program. With operations expected to commence in the latter part of 2024, Jacobs will play a vital role in ensuring the success of this ambitious endeavor, which promises to revolutionize clean energy production in California.