In an exclusive interview at Gastech 2024, Ivana Jemelkova, the CEO of the Hydrogen Council, highlighted the substantial growth in the hydrogen project pipeline, as detailed in the Council's latest Hydrogen Insights report. With a sevenfold increase in committed capital reaching $75 billion and a 92% growth in new project investments over the past six months, the hydrogen sector shows promising prospects. However, Ivana stressed the urgent need for a more rapid and extensive deployment of hydrogen projects to effectively combat climate change on a global scale. She discussed various critical factors essential for scaling up the industry and expediting the energy transition. These include overcoming macroeconomic obstacles, ensuring timely implementation of national hydrogen strategies and regulations, and aligning supply with demand to enhance project execution efficiency. The interview emphasized the industry's mandate to maintain focus and momentum in deploying hydrogen technologies to drive sustainable energy practices and achieve environmental objectives. Ivana's message resonated with the call for continued commitment and strategic action within the hydrogen sector to meet the challenges of transitioning towards cleaner energy sources.