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In focus: Will the hydrogen rainbow chase away fossil fuels’ clouds?

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In focus: Will the hydrogen rainbow chase away fossil fuels’ clouds? - Offshore Energy

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In focus: Will the hydrogen rainbow chase away fossil fuels’ clouds?

While we may not be saying goodbye to oil and gas anytime soon, the global energy players are burning the midnight oil in pursuit of low-carbon solutions to curb emissions and enrich the energy mix. New deals with familiar ingredients are springing up left and right to add to the growing pile of renewables and other clean sources in the energy arsenal with hydrogen emerging as the favourite gem in this crown of decarbonisation jewels.
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