DOE Advisory Committee Warns Hydrogen Industry Growth Insufficient to Meet U.S. Climate Goals by 2050.

The US Department of Energy (DOE) advisory committee has raised concerns over the development of the hydrogen industry, stating that its growth isn’t sufficient to meet the country’s climate goals. This comes after a report by the National Petroleum Council (NPC), which stated that the industry won’t generate enough supply and demand to meet net-zero emissions by 2050. The NPC also conducted a study on reducing US natural gas supply chain emissions, suggesting that a 59% cut in methane emissions from US natural water supply chain is achievable by 2050, but without changes, carbon dioxide emissions could rise by 25%. The NPC has urged policymakers to stimulate hydrogen production and sales, increase public acceptance of hydrogen fuel, and promote research and development. Both the hydrogen and natural gas industry are receiving significant attention from the Biden administration, with $8 billion in 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law funding towards regional “clean” hydrogen hubs.