The energy minister of Newfoundland and Labrador has provided reassurances that taxpayers will not bear the financial burden if hydrogen production ventures do not succeed as planned. Efforts to establish a green hydrogen supply chain between Canada and Europe have hit delays due to a mismatch in supply and demand, along with inadequate European infrastructure. The goal of exporting hydrogen to Germany by 2025 appears less likely due to global inflation and other challenges. Despite acknowledging the ambitious timeline, Minister Andrew Parsons remains optimistic about the province's potential in hydrogen production. The province has been focusing on setting up the necessary regulatory framework for utilizing wind energy to drive hydrogen production, with several projects receiving environmental approvals. Parsons emphasizes that companies are responsible for the costs associated with their operations and any potential closure, assuring that taxpayers are safeguarded. He highlights that if companies cease operations, they will have to cover decommissioning expenses and relinquish the land they used. This approach ensures that the province does not lose any investments since no public funds have been directly invested in these ventures.