Decarbonising the global supply chain: The vital role of ports
Ports have a unique opportunity to accelerate the energy transition by positioning themselves as energy brokers within the global supply chain, driving decarbonisation efforts forward.
The UAE’s Hydrogen Strategy – developed by GHD in partnership with Fraunhofer – sets the stage for the nation’s ambitious hydrogen goals. With the development of a comprehensive 10-element framework, this strategy details the key components for a sustainable hydrogen economy.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has set itself the goal of producing 1.4 million tonnes per annum of low carbon hydrogen by 2031. With this aim, the UAE government commissioned GHD and Fraunhofer CINES to develop and deliver the UAE Hydrogen Strategy.
The strategy, released yesterday at the second Emirates Energy Forum by H.E. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), is a comprehensive analysis of the future hydrogen economy in the UAE.
The approach, designed by GHD, is an evidenced-based analysis that evaluates the opportunities and challenges associated with establishing a hydrogen-based economy in the UAE. This analysis included development of a roadmap to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors and sets a platform for the growth of the domestic hydrogen market, as well as laying the foundations for a robust export commodity market.
The strategy sets a pathway to leverage the country’s abundant natural gas reserves, high solar irradiance, and favourable position as a global energy and business hub. With the added advantage of substantial financial resources and a strong credit rating, the UAE is well-positioned to become a global leader in low-carbon hydrogen production.
Building a successful hydrogen economy requires multiple complex enablers to come together, including infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and a clear and consistent policy environment. GHD is committed to unlocking sustainable pathways to net zero, and developing a hydrogen economy is a critical part of the broader decarbonisation puzzle. To find out more about GHD’s expertise in hydrogen strategy and feasibility, public policy and government transformation, techno-economic modelling to support complex investment decision making, and wider decarbonisation, please get in touch.
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Ports have a unique opportunity to accelerate the energy transition by positioning themselves as energy brokers within the global supply chain, driving decarbonisation efforts forward.
The global energy landscape is fast embracing renewable solutions as an alternative to fossil fuels. Just over 40% of the UK’s energy mix was derived from renewables over the past 12 months, with wind, biomass, solar and hydrogen playing a key role.
Hydrogen is one of the keys to unlocking a greener, decarbonized energy future with its intrinsic advantage significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Its adoption and potential are rapidly accelerating, offering an exciting opportunity to revolutionize our energy systems and work toward achieving critical emission reduction targets.