ISEAS Perspective - Green Hydrogen in Southeast Asia: Connecting National Strategies with Public Support

Southeast Asian governments need to ensure that their hydrogen strategy complements, rather than dictates, their low-carbon industrial policy. This aerial photo taken on 29 April 2022 shows the Energy Observer, a boat powered by hydrogen and other renewable energy sources, sailing in the Gulf of Thailand near Hua Hin, during its round the world voyage. | Photo by Pitcha DANGPRASITH/AFP

In this paper published by NYSEAN Partner ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Christopher Len asserts that ASEAN governments are attracted to the promise of low-carbon hydrogen, especially green hydrogen, as it offers a potential pathway to net-zero emissions.

Christopher Len is Visiting Senior Fellow and Co-coordinator of the Climate Change for Southeast Asia Program at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.