Political uncertainty over the past few months has hindered U.S. leadership in the global hydrogen sector. The Biden administration struggled to formalize a long-term clean hydrogen policy, posing risks to the country’s energy security. Following the recent election results and upcoming change of administration, there is now an opportunity to accelerate the adoption of clean hydrogen sources as part of a strategic shift toward stronger security policies – trends seen across the world.
It is crucial that the U.S. acts on these developments, as many U.S. hydrogen projects are awaiting large-scale deployment and they are essential to securing the nation’s future role in the global trade of low-carbon fuels and enhancing energy resource mobilization. Industrial and financial stakeholders require a streamlined and rapid implementation of regulations and incentives for all forms of hydrogen production to help safeguard the nation’s energy dominance, international competitiveness, and global influence.
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