The Hydrogen energy market is shifting the focus to covering extended renewable shortfalls, securing critical backup infrastructure and extending the life of gas-fired generation via blending and regional industrial hubs.
Intelligence and production platform GlobalData’s latest report has revealed that hydrogen adoption in the power sector is shifting toward projects with clear economics, contracted demand and reliable policy support.
Utilities are also weighing hydrogen against lower-cost alternatives. Recent project cancellations, pauses and target reductions across the US, Europe and Chile reflect the sector’s reassessment.
According to GlobalData estimates, global low-carbon hydrogen production capacity remained emerging in 2025, with substantial growth expected by the end of 2026, driven primarily by blue and green hydrogen.
By 2030, production capacity is projected to expand significantly, with green hydrogen holding a dominant share.
Blue hydrogen will lead low-carbon hydrogen capacity in the near term before green hydrogen overtakes it to dominate the market by 2030. Meanwhile, green hydrogen’s capacity is expected to be approximately 5.5 times greater than that of blue hydrogen by 2030, driven by expanding wind and solar generation.
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