Hydrogen

With countries around the world racing towards net zero carbon emissions targets within the next few decades, it is increasingly important to establish reliable energy networks using cleaner and more sustainable fuel sources. Hydrogen has the potential to accelerate this process and enable us to align with these national and international energy strategies.

A&O’s involvement in the emerging hydrogen energy and mobility sectors spans the full cycle from initial production through to eventual utilisation across all forms of hydrogen, including green and blue hydrogen. In addition, we have a dedicated Hydrogen Interest Group, which has been building relationships and exposure to the leading industry players and following the development of the nascent hydrogen energy sector for years, including the production, storage, supply and transportation aspects of the sector, as well as the regulatory maze for export and import markets.

Our Global Energy Group has been a longstanding front-runner in the renewable and oil and gas sectors globally, which ideally positions us to assist clients with their transition into the hydrogen market. We bring a strong understanding of the technical processes and interface issues on renewable energy projects and large-scale industrial gas projects that feeds into our significant experience throughout the lifecycle of hydrogen assets. Our hydrogen project finance, acquisition and development experts are supported by specialists in areas such as environment, regulatory, antitrust and planning law.

The team’s expertise spans our global network of offices, enabling us to deliver a seamless service to clients across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, the US and Latin America. We understand that, as with the rest of the energy market, hydrogen crosses borders and requires international capabilities.