Bubble Burst: Why Norway’s Blue Hydrogen Fantasy is Over Before It Started
This briefing was researched and written by Aled Dilwyn Fisher, Senior Research Campaigner at Oil Change International.
This briefing from Oil Change International presents a detailed analysis of Norway’s blue hydrogen plan, revealing them to be unrealistic and economically unsound.
Norway, a major gas producer, is promoting blue hydrogen (produced from fossil gas with carbon capture and storage) as a way to meet European hydrogen demand and maintain its gas industry. This strategy is supported across Norway’s political spectrum but faces increasing scrutiny.
The cancellation of major blue hydrogen projects by Equinor and Shell/Aker highlights the lack of market demand and the fundamental flaws in Norway’s approach. The report shows that Norway’s blue hydrogen plans are based on false claims and unrealistic expectations, designed to justify further fossil fuel exploration.
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