Asia is emerging as a key player in the hydrogen economy, supported by significant investments in low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia technologies. China may need to import substantial quantities of hydrogen by 2030 due to high domestic demand but could conversely also achieve near self-sufficiency, or become an exporter, depending on its success in scaling low-carbon hydrogen production and resolving infrastructural challenges. Meanwhile, Japan and South Korea could become major importers of hydrogen, driven by their high energy dependence and constraints in domestic renewable energy production. As Asian nations start to configure their hydrogen markets, the region provides a compelling case for the development of new technologies to produce lower cost hydrogen, as well as investments in a rapid expansion of enabling infrastructure for international hydrogen trade.

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Gain insights into how Asian countries are positioning themselves within the global hydrogen economy, focusing on their advances in hydrogen production technologies and infrastructure, and the geopolitical implications of their evolving roles as both importers and exporters in the hydrogen market.

The energy transition represents a trillion-dollar investment opportunity for investors. With public investment on the rise, risk profiles are becoming more attractive and are starting to facilitate the mobilisation of capital. However, for the global economy to transition at the pace and scale necessary to meet climate targets, private finance must play a greater role. How can the energy and finance sectors work more closely together to accelerate the flow of investments in clean energy projects to match investor risk return expectations?

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The industry’s most influential investors and energy providers on how they are shaping the future of the energy transition to be profitable and green from both a financial and energy perspective.

To accelerate energy transition finance, it is necessary to build credibility in the investment market and dispel any appearance of greenwashing. The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has been tasked with providing a comprehensive global baseline of sustainability disclosures for capital markets. Its first two proposed standards address sustainability-related and climate-related disclosure requirements, which can provide the information needed to inspire confidence in investors. Green and transition finance taxonomies are also being utilised to encourage sustainable capital flows through science-based definitions to tackle greenwashing, protect investor credibility and lower transactions costs. However, a lack of interoperability between local and international classifications has produced a fragmented landscape. How might these frameworks evolve to build trust and boost energy transition investment?

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Learn how standardised sustainability reporting could provide the key to boosting investment into the energy transition through higher levels of investor insight and confidence.

Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) play a critical role in unlocking investment opportunities in the energy sectors of developing economies by addressing regulatory challenges and infrastructure gaps. By collaborating with governments and industry, NGOs help to refine policies and showcase scalable clean energy projects, making emerging markets more attractive to energy companies and financial institutions. These strategic partnerships not only advance sustainable development but also enable organisations to navigate complex regulations, secure funding, and confidently enter high-growth markets.

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Learn how NGOs are fostering energy sector growth in developing countries by overcoming regulatory and infrastructural barriers, and how strategic collaboration with NGOs can unlock significant investment potential in emerging markets.