RIYADH, Hydrogen can play a key role in decarbonising the energy system, but scaling-up will require vast investments across the supply chain, broad collaboration, and government support, according to a new report published by the International Energy Forum (IEF). The “Hydrogen Market Pathways” report, written by the IEF with Anne-Sophie Corbeau of the Columbia Centre on Global Energy Policy, comes at a critical time in the evolution of the industry, as many countries have recently announced more ambitious production targets to meet climate goals. “The current market crisis has accelerated the targets for hydrogen across the world, and new large-scale projects are announced almost on a daily basis,” said IEF Secretary-General Joseph McMonigle. “This report provides essential guidance to policymakers, especially regarding regulation, carbon management and efficiency,” he added. Hydrogen is expected to play a key role in sectors where electrification doesn’t work, such as high-temperature