Global Clean Hydrogen Projects Surge with Growing Investments and Maturation
Key Ideas
  • The global clean hydrogen project pipeline has expanded significantly, with a seven-fold increase in projects reaching final investment decision (FID) since 2020.
  • Committed investments in clean hydrogen projects have surged, with a total of USD 75 billion across 434 projects in 2024, a substantial increase from USD 10 billion across 102 projects in 2020.
  • There is a noticeable shift from project planning to implementation, with investments past FID growing by 90% and front-end engineering design (FEED) stage projects increasing by 30%.
  • Despite macroeconomic challenges, industry leaders emphasize the need for more investment by 2030 to meet global climate targets and ensure a sustainable hydrogen supply for widespread adoption.
The Hydrogen Council's latest analysis shows a remarkable growth in the global clean hydrogen project pipeline, with a focus on advancing projects towards execution to meet global climate goals. The Hydrogen Insights 2024 report, co-authored by McKinsey & Company, reveals a seven-fold increase in projects reaching final investment decision (FID) since 2020, with committed investments soaring to USD 75 billion across 434 projects in 2024. There has been a shift from project planning to implementation, with significant growth in investments past FID and front-end engineering design (FEED) stage projects. Industry leaders stress the importance of more investment by 2030 to address challenges and drive the adoption of hydrogen for sustainable growth. Despite facing macroeconomic headwinds such as rising inflation and geopolitical tensions, the hydrogen sector aims to overcome regulatory uncertainties and cost issues to accelerate project execution. The Hydrogen Council, a global initiative, advocates for collaboration between governments, industry, investors, and civil society to unlock the potential of clean hydrogen, promote innovation, create jobs, and deliver social value.
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