Hydrogen Industry Alliance Launched to Accelerate Clean Hydrogen Market Development
01 Mayo 2024 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Energy Systems Network (ESN) announced today the launch of the
Hydrogen Industry Alliance (HIA), which will operate under its
501(c)6 non-profit status. The HIA is a network of companies
spanning the energy and mobility ecosystems working collaboratively
to support the development of the clean hydrogen market in the
Midwest and beyond.
The clean hydrogen industry has announced over 1,400 projects
requiring $570 billion in investments by 2030. These projects and
the economic development and jobs they bring require cross-industry
collaboration and public-private partnerships at the state,
regional, and national levels. The HIA will foster such
collaboration and serve as a catalyst for commercial partnership.
It will facilitate shared project learnings and market research,
advocate with federal, state, and local governments, and educate
the public on the benefits of clean hydrogen, thereby driving the
development of the clean hydrogen market.
“There is no shortage of commercial interest in clean hydrogen,
but sustained development requires clear market-driven policies
that will attract private investment and meet diverse customer
needs. We have heard from companies across the energy,
manufacturing, and transportation sectors who desire a
best-in-class industry-led platform for commercial collaboration,
advocacy, and education. This is exactly why we are launching the
Hydrogen Industry Alliance,” said Paul Mitchell, President and CEO
of Energy Systems Network (ESN).
In a powerful show of support, several industry leaders,
including BP, Doral Group H2, Duke Energy Indiana, The Heritage
Group, Hoosier Energy, Itochu Corporation, and MISO, have committed
to be inaugural members of the Hydrogen Industry Alliance.
Additional companies will be added to the HIA on a select basis to
ensure a balance of industry representation, including technology
supply, production, delivery, and consumption in the energy,
transportation, and manufacturing industries.
“I am excited to see ESN launch the Hydrogen Industry Alliance.
This alliance will play a key role in commercial collaboration,
advocacy, and education, three key pillars to realize the widescale
adoption of hydrogen technology,” said Rushabh Shah, Director,
Midwest Hydrogen & CCS at BP.
The HIA will be based in Indiana, known as the Crossroads of
America, where more than $10 billion in clean hydrogen projects are
already in development. The alliance will initially seek to engage
with companies active in the Midwest region, which sits at the
nexus of America’s industrial, manufacturing, and transportation
logistics economies. Over time, other regions with active markets
may be linked through new HIA members. Given the critical need for
consistent and aligned policies and regulations at the national
level, HIA will support its industry members in their efforts to
engage with leaders in Washington, DC.
“There is so much policy, investment, and R&D activity in
this new clean hydrogen market it’s hard to keep track of, let
alone fully engage and study the projects, policies, and
innovations underway. This alliance will provide a one-stop-shop
for companies to navigate all the noise, understand the real market
trends, find likeminded partners, and have a seat at the table with
key policymakers,” said Neil Banwart, Managing Director of Hydrogen
at ESN and Chief Integration Officer of the Midwest Alliance for
Clean Hydrogen (MachH2).
The fee-based membership is open to selected corporations.
Entities who are interested in learning more may contact
info@h2industry.org
HIA will also host a launch seminar in Indianapolis, IN., on May
22, 2024. For more information about events and to learn more about
the Hydrogen Industry Alliance, visit the website at
h2industry.org.
About Energy Systems Network:
Energy Systems Network (ESN) is an Indiana-based non-profit
industry-driven economic organization focused on developing the
energy technology “clean-tech” and alternative transportation
sectors. ESN provides project development and coordination for
joint ventures and cooperative partnerships between network members
to bring new energy technologies to market. ESN partners include a
wide range of Fortune 500 firms, emerging technology companies, and
research and educational institutions with expertise in advanced
technology vehicles, distributed power generation, advanced
biofuels, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. For more
information, visit www.energysystemsnetwork.com.
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Elizabeth Anderson, Energy Systems Network Phone:
317.956.0453 Email: elizabeth@energysystemsnetwork.com