The Hydrogen Energy Association (HEA) is calling for delivery of the policy framework for hydrogen, including progress through the Hydrogen Allocation Rounds and a clear long-term strategic direction for the sector.
The association reiterated the opportunities in their HEA 2026 State of the Hydrogen Nation report, which found that the sector could support around 4,000 direct jobs by 2030 under the current trajectory, compared with around 17,000 under an improved policy landscape.
The report also identified Scotland, North East England and North West England as the three most attractive UK regions for hydrogen investment.
Dr Emma Guthrie, Chief Executive of the Hydrogen Energy Association, said: “The opportunity [for hydrogen] is significant. Hydrogen can support skilled jobs in our industrial regions, strengthen UK supply chains, attract private investment, improve energy resilience and help businesses decarbonise.
“Those outcomes closely align with the country’s wider ambitions for economic growth, industrial renewal and energy security. The hydrogen sector is ready to play its part.
“But opportunity alone does not create investment. Businesses need confidence, and confidence comes from clarity, consistency and a clear long-term direction.”
Analysis from the Hydrogen Innovation Initiative suggests that securing a 10% share of the global hydrogen technology market could contribute £46 billion a year to the UK economy by 2050 and support 410,000 jobs.
The HEA has been working with parliamentarians and Government to build understanding of the sector and the policy conditions needed for it to grow.
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