Hydrogen’s Chicken-and-Egg Problem Persists as Buyers Hesitate

Green Hydrogen in MENA: Building Local Demand Is the Key to Success

In a recent Oil Price article, ZETA Secretary General Jan Haizmann makes a compelling case that green hydrogen has enormous potential to thrive in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, if countries shift focus from waiting on international buyers to actively creating domestic demand.

With world-class renewable resources such as abundant sunshine and wind, MENA possesses all the essential ingredients to become a global green hydrogen leader. However, Jan stresses that unlocking this potential requires governments to implement clear regulations, enforce binding targets, and prioritize the development of local industry.

Rather than relying solely on export ambitions, Jan argues the region must build internal markets that foster real, sustainable growth beyond the current hype surrounding hydrogen.

“The time for talk is over. The MENA region must move from promise to practical market-building to fully capture the benefits of green hydrogen.”

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Read the full article here 👉 https://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Fuel-Cells/Hydrogens-Chicken-and-Egg-Problem-Persists-as-Buyers-Hesitate.html