The future is hydrogen: the clean fuel transforming energy

Investing in hydrogen is one of the greatest opportunities in the global energy transition.

It is an essential strategy for decarbonising the economy and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

What makes hydrogen so important?

The high versatility of this element allows it to be used in several areas:

• Industry, as a raw material for chemical and metallurgical processes;
• Heating, in buildings, thermal systems and combustion equipment;
• Transport, as a clean fuel for vehicles, trucks and trains.

Because it can be stored and transported, hydrogen can provide energy stability and complement intermittent solar and wind production.

How is hydrogen produced?

H₂ does not exist in pure form in nature. It is obtained through energy-consuming processes and can then be used through direct combustion or fuel cells.

Reforming: grey hydrogen

Reforming involves exposing fossil fuels to high temperatures, reacting steam with hydrocarbons to generate hydrogen.

This process accounts for a large share of global H₂ production but emits carbon dioxide.

Electrolysis: green hydrogen

Electrolysis uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen through an electrolyser.

When that electricity comes from 100% renewable sources, the result is green hydrogen, with no carbon emissions from production to final use.

Green hydrogen: the next step

Renewable green hydrogen is seen as one of the most promising solutions for achieving carbon neutrality.

It can play a crucial role in sectors that are difficult to decarbonise, such as heavy transport, the chemical industry and steel production.

The future of energy is hydrogen

As the energy transition advances, H₂ will be one of the engines of global decarbonisation, accelerating the move away from fossil fuels and contributing to a clean, secure and accessible energy system.