Production capacity of low-carbon hydrogen worldwide in 2023, with an estimate for 2030 based on announced projects, by production pathway and status
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* "Other" largely refers to biogas technology. Only projects specifically aimed at climate change mitigation and commissioned after 2000 were considered. Figures were rounded.
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Global low-carbon hydrogen projects capacity 2030, by technology and status
As of 2023, operational hydrogen projects using electrolysis had a combined production capacity of some ** metric tons. By 2030, this figure is expected to increase to nearly *** million metric tons when considering all proposed projects.
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IEA. (November 16, 2023). Production capacity of low-carbon hydrogen worldwide in 2023, with an estimate for 2030 based on announced projects, by production pathway and status (in million metric tons per year) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /statistics/1464396/low-carbon-hydrogen-projects-by-capacity-and-status-worldwide/
IEA. "Production capacity of low-carbon hydrogen worldwide in 2023, with an estimate for 2030 based on announced projects, by production pathway and status (in million metric tons per year)." Chart. November 16, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 21, 2026. /statistics/1464396/low-carbon-hydrogen-projects-by-capacity-and-status-worldwide/
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Production capacity of low-carbon hydrogen worldwide in 2023, with an estimate for 2030 based on announced projects, by production pathway and status (in million metric tons per year) [Graph], IEA, November 16, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1464396/low-carbon-hydrogen-projects-by-capacity-and-status-worldwide/