The UK government has confirmed its commitment to integrating hydrogen into its clean power plans, aiming to reduce the reliance on natural gas and transition towards net zero emissions by 2050. Hydrogen, which emits no carbon dioxide when burned, is seen as essential for maintaining electricity supply during periods of low renewable energy output. Plans include establishing the country's first hydrogen-fired power plants and storage projects by the end of the decade, alongside a national hydrogen pipe network and underground storage caverns. Industry Minister Sarah Jones emphasized the economic and environmental benefits of hydrogen, highlighting its role in decarbonizing power generation and transitioning key industries away from fossil fuels. The government is working on business models for hydrogen power schemes, with support for hydrogen projects through the capacity market. Despite previous challenges in creating a domestic hydrogen supply chain, the government is pushing forward with plans to make all new gas-fired plants hydrogen-compatible by 2026 and support the development of large-scale hydrogen storage projects. While concerns exist about the energy-intensive process of producing green hydrogen through electrolysis, the government remains committed to exploring hydrogen heating possibilities and is set to hold consultations on the matter in 2025.