A newly signed trade pact between the UK and Texas, the second largest US state, is set to prioritise innovative energy solutions, such as hydrogen and carbon capture.
By prioritising energy solutions, the UK believes the deal can help it go even further in achieving its aim to unlock more than 12,000 jobs and up to £11bn ($14.1bn) of investment by 2030 in the hydrogen sector.
The Texas Gulf Coast, in particular, is a huge hotspot for hydrogen. According to the Texas Hydrogen Alliance, the Gulf Coast commands 33% of the total US hydrogen production capacity.
Further to that, it also boasts an expansive 1,600-mile of hydrogen pipeline – the largest in the nation – and is home to 50% of the world’s hydrogen storage caverns.
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