Rystad Energy Forecasts Offshore Wind Growth and Hydrogen Initiatives
Key Ideas
  • Rystad Energy predicts global offshore wind capacity to reach 42 GW in 2024, with a potential to exceed 520 GW by 2040, led by Europe.
  • Despite challenges in 2023, offshore wind players aim for a 9% capacity growth, with the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands expected to dominate the market.
  • Element 1, TYCROP, and H2 Portable form a partnership to develop hydrogen fuel solutions, while Hystar awards Thyssenkrupp a contract to engineer a 4.5 GW electrolyzer.
  • Air Products acquires hydrogen assets in Uzbekistan to enhance production capabilities, reflecting a positive outlook on the hydrogen market.
According to a recent report by Rystad Energy, the global offshore wind capacity is projected to hit 42 GW in 2024, with a further expected growth of 9%. Despite facing challenges like supply chain disruptions and permitting issues in 2023, offshore wind players managed to increase capacity by 7%. Rystad Energy envisions a surge in offshore wind capacity to over 520 GW by 2040, particularly driven by Europe, with the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands spearheading development in the North Sea. In the realm of hydrogen initiatives, Element 1, TYCROP, and H2 Portable have joined forces to collaborate on hydrogen fuel solutions, leveraging Element 1's technology. Concurrently, Hystar has entrusted Thyssenkrupp with designing a 4.5 GW electrolyzer production line to enhance its green hydrogen projects. Additionally, Air Products has sealed a deal to acquire hydrogen assets in Uzbekistan from Saneg, aiming to bolster hydrogen production at the Fergana oil refinery. The partnership between Element 1, TYCROP, and H2 Portable aims to drive innovation in hydrogen-based power generation technologies. Meanwhile, Hystar's investment in a gigawatt electrolyzer factory and Air Products' acquisition in Uzbekistan reflect a positive sentiment towards hydrogen as a key player in the energy transition. These developments signal a promising future for both offshore wind and hydrogen technologies in the global energy landscape.
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