Hydrogen is the smallest and most abundant element in the universe. It may also offer a means to decarbonise some of the most polluting parts of the Welsh economy.
This research briefing provides an overview of the current hydrogen sector in Wales. It investigates where hydrogen is currently produced and its use in Welsh industry. It explores proposals that, if built, would increase Welsh hydrogen production by orders of magnitude by the end of this decade.
It also considers the role that hydrogen may have in transport, industry, heating, and energy storage; as well as the need for hydrogen distribution and storage networks if those end-uses are adopted. The briefing also discusses the impact of recent hydrogen policy decisions by both the Welsh and UK Governments.
Article by Matthew Sutton, Senedd Research, Welsh Parliament
Senedd Research acknowledges the parliamentary fellowship provided to Matthew Sutton by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) which enabled this article to be completed.
