Hydrogen strategy in decarbonization era: Egypt as a case study

The quest for a low-carbon energy transition has grown in recent years as concerns about the effects of climate change have grown. In this context, several governments around the world are concerned about hydrogen's possible role in a decarbonized energy system. As a result, this paper will provide a high-level overview of the hydrogen value chain, as well as an analysis of current and emerging trends in the global hydrogen market, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), which are considered the cornerstone of the current global energy system traditional fossil fuel. Egypt, as a case study, could instruct other emerging countries in general, and natural gas suppliers in particular, how to maximize gains by switching from current imports to blue hydrogen made from natural gas. Policymakers who are responsible for Egypt's national hydrogen strategy should focus on global energy insights, international experience, and natural gas-sourced blue hydrogen as a step to renewables-sourced green hydrogen.(c) 2022 Hydrogen Energy Publications LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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This paper provides an overview of the hydrogen value chain and analyzes current and emerging trends in the global hydrogen market, with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa region. Using Egypt as a case study, the paper offers insights for other emerging countries on maximizing gains through the transition to blue hydrogen made from natural gas. Policymakers in Egypt should consider global energy insights and international experience, as well as the use of natural gas-sourced blue hydrogen, as a step towards renewables-sourced green hydrogen.