'Vast majority' of green hydrogen projects may require water desalination, potentially driving up costs

Most of the 200GW-plus global pipeline is due to be built in arid water-stressed regions, says analyst Rystad Energy

Fresh water is pumped into a reservoir after being treated at a desalination plant in southern Spain.
Fresh water is pumped into a reservoir after being treated at a desalination plant in southern Spain.AFP/Getty
Published 20 September 2021, 12:14Updated 22 September 2021, 15:02