BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 19. For Central Asian
countries with abundant wind and solar resources, green hydrogen
has the potential to become an export commodity, Trend reports via the
Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).
The bank noted that Kazakhstan is already implementing the
Svevind project to produce green hydrogen and ammonia for export to
Europe.
Analysts also point out that hydrogen can be used domestically
within the region, for instance, to decarbonize metallurgy or
fertilizer production. However, this requires government support,
including standards, safety regulations, incentive measures, and
integration into international supply chains.
“Hydrogen links the power sector with transport and industry and
could become a global commodity, similar to oil and gas today. A
balanced energy transition should include hydrogen in Central
Asia’s long-term strategy, turning this resource into a future
export product while maintaining its role in global energy
markets,” the bank said.
The EDB emphasized that energy storage systems, pumped-storage
hydro stations, and hydrogen are critical for low-carbon energy.
Each technology has its advantages and limitations, but their
proper combination can create a resilient energy system capable of
safely integrating high shares of renewables and managing
fluctuating demand.
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