US and China lead G20 in search for hydrogen fuels, research finds

In the UK, a new research from the University of Sheffield stated that the US and China are leading the G20 in efforts to develop hydrogen fuels.

In a study published in the journal Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, academics examined hydrogen legislation, investment and strategies across G20 nations – key indicators of each country’s progress in establishing a hydrogen economy.

The investigation found that the US and China are the most advanced across all aspects, followed by the UK, the EU and Canada.

Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Turkey were assessed as having the least mature hydrogen economies, while South Korea, Russia, and India are considered to be in the middle of the G20 for their progress.

Professor Lenny Koh, Director of the Advanced Resource Efficiency Centre and Co-head of the Energy Institute at the University of Sheffield, said: “Hydrogen fuels are seen as being key to us shifting away from fossil fuels and cutting carbon emissions, however our research has found that the G20 varies significantly in the progress each nation is making.

“While there are countries that are doing well, there are many that are falling behind and significant gaps that need closing to help speed up hydrogen development. One key thing that the G20 could do is create internationally recognized standards, which would help establish a unified market. This should begin with a clear definition of hydrogen and standardized emission thresholds to reduce confusion among stakeholders involved in establishing hydrogen economies throughout the G20.”

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