The Scottish Government has released its inaugural plan aimed at positioning Scotland as a prominent hydrogen producer and exporter, marking hydrogen as a strategic industrial opportunity comparable to oil and gas. The plan, titled 'A Trading Nation: Realising Scotland’s Hydrogen Potential – A Plan for Exports', lays out recommendations to enhance the hydrogen sector, emphasizing investments in production, transport, and storage infrastructure. It advocates for the establishment of regional hydrogen hubs and upgrading the country's overall infrastructure. The report proposes aligning hydrogen fuel regulations with EU standards to foster trade with the economic bloc and explores the feasibility of hydrogen pipelines between Scotland and mainland Europe. Notably, Scotland could potentially deliver 3.3 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2045, a significant portion of the nation's current energy demand. The plan's unveiling by Acting Energy Secretary Gillian Martin highlights the vast trade opportunities presented by hydrogen and underscores the collaborative effort required from government, industry, and investors to realize economic benefits. The positive sentiment is echoed by Hydrasun, a Scotland-based company specializing in hydrogen solutions, which emphasizes the growing international demand for Scottish hydrogen expertise. Overall, the plan aims to drive Scotland towards a sustainable and prosperous hydrogen economy, leveraging the country's environmental assets, expertise, and experience in the sector.