In the UK, edie reported that the Scottish Government has published the nation’s first hydrogen export plan, setting out plans to develop regional hydrogen ‘hubs’ which co-locate production, storage and transportation infrastructure. Scotland aims to be a “key producer and exporter of renewable hydrogen by 2030”, the plan states. A key export market will be Germany. The local government believes that Scotland could produce up to 3.3 million tons of green hydrogen, produced by electrolyzing water in processes served by renewable electricity, by 2045. “Hydrogen is one of Scotland’s greatest industrial opportunities since oil and gas was discovered and we have the environment, skills, knowledge, and experience to become a driving force behind the growth of the hydrogen sector in Europe and beyond,” said Scotland’s acting Energy Secretary Gillian Martin. “This plan focuses on the significant international trade opportunities presented by hydrogen and sets out the key steps required to secure and maximise the economic benefits,” added Martin.
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