Test of resolve: IEA warns delayed support and rising costs risk bursting clean hydrogen bubble

Stuart Stone
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Number of clean hydrogen projects continues to 'expand rapidly' but developers are waiting on government policy decisions before investing, IEA warns

Limited policy support and rising cost pressures are putting investment plans for crucial low-emission hydrogen projects at risk, according to a major new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA)...

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