Hydrogen energy: prospects and challenges for Russia
The article goes deal with the main prospects and advantages of the development of hydrogen energy in Russia. Currently, hydrogen energy is on the agenda for most countries, and despite the crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand in the hydrogen energy market may increase significantly. First of all, the increase is directly related to the racing countries in the pursuit of greening and decarbonization of air. For Russia, the development of hydrogen energy is conditioned by a number of factors. Currently, there are a number of premises that will allow Russia to occupy a certain share in the world market in the future, as well as to change the component of the national energy balance. The expected drop in demand in the global hydrocarbon market, including the demand for oil, increases the relevance of the development of hydrogen energy.