Scotland's Positioning for Leadership in Renewable Hydrogen Supply Chain
Key Ideas
- Scotland's extensive experience in oil & gas, offshore energy, and petrochemicals positions it as a leader in accelerating the adoption of hydrogen as a major energy vector.
- Over 150 Scottish companies are actively engaged in the hydrogen sector domestically and internationally, with a thousand more possessing relevant skills and capabilities, gearing up to enter the sector.
- The Scottish Government and Enterprise Agencies are working to support companies in diversifying and accessing international trade opportunities in the growing hydrogen sector globally.
- Scotland is strategically targeting export opportunities in key overseas markets like the United States, France, Germany, and emerging markets such as Mexico, Brazil, Canada, and others for supply chain goods and services.
Scotland is strategically positioning itself as a leader in the renewable and low-carbon hydrogen sector by leveraging its decades of supply chain expertise in the upstream oil & gas industry, offshore energy, and petrochemicals. With significant renewable resources and a robust pipeline of domestic hydrogen projects, Scotland aims to export its skills, capability, and expertise to emerging markets. Over 150 companies in Scotland are actively involved in the hydrogen sector, with many more preparing to enter. The Scottish Government and Enterprise Agencies are actively supporting these companies in diversifying their focus towards the hydrogen sector and accessing international trade opportunities. A recent market assessment study by Arup identified key countries for Scotland to export its supply chain capabilities, focusing on ambition, capability, and alignment. Scottish companies have key strengths in delivering hydrogen projects and are set to scale up rapidly to meet the increasing demand. The government and agencies are closely monitoring and supporting the development of Scotland's hydrogen supply chain to ensure relevant companies can access opportunities in key international markets. Scotland is eyeing export opportunities in established markets like the US, France, and Germany, as well as emerging markets including Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Malaysia, and others, driven by the growing global hydrogen ambition.