Bedar Islam, Global Business Manager of LCH, Hydrogen-to-Power at Johnson Matthey, emphasized in an exclusive interview during Enlit Europe the significance of gas decarbonisation in maintaining business value and creating jobs in the US and Europe. Despite potential political changes, Islam is confident that support for climate actions will persist. He foresees that the adoption of technologies like CCS-based, blue hydrogen will drive a second industrial revolution, particularly in creating employment opportunities. Islam also discusses the potential for CCS-based gas utilisation to be embraced by both red and blue states in the US, highlighting its job creation prospects. The interview further explores Texas' approach to renewables and gas and raises questions about the industry's potential entrenchment in fossil fuels due to continued use of CCUS and blue hydrogen.