Abstract
The international certification and trade of low-emission hydrogen are critical for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors such as heavy industry and transportation. However, fragmented regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions pose significant barriers to scaling global trade and investment. This paper questions the effectiveness of existing collaborative hydrogen initiatives and proposes the formation of a “Low-Emission Hydrogen Club” as a solution to unify certification frameworks and harmonize standards. By fostering plurilateral cooperation, such a club could accelerate market activation and enhance investment in low-emission hydrogen technologies.
