The UK government recently revealed the shortlist for the second hydrogen allocation round (HAR2), featuring 27 green hydrogen projects with a collective capacity of approximately 765 MW. This falls slightly short of the targeted 875 MW set by the government. The projects, selected from 80 applications across the UK hydrogen sector, include developments in Scotland, Wales, and England. The government anticipates that the HAR2 projects will generate job opportunities in the UK's industrial regions and drive growth in clean energy. Notable companies such as Carlton Power, Hygen, ScottishPower, EDF Renewables, and MorGen Energy have secured spots in HAR2, building on their success from the previous allocation round. Major players like RWE and Statkraft are also part of the shortlist, alongside smaller developers who have made significant contributions. Experts view the HAR2 results positively but caution that it is early to determine the overall success for the UK's hydrogen ambitions, highlighting the importance of cost reduction as a key focus for the projects.