Hydrogen Economy Strategy Planner

Global Green Hydrogen Ambition: 2030 - 2040 Targets

Production & Capacity Comparison

Comparing the ambitious hydrogen production targets (Mt/year) and required electrolyser capacity (GW) outlined in the national strategies of Australia (2030) and Algeria (2040).

Australia's 2030 Focus

1.2 Mt/year

Domestic Production & Export, supported by nearly 50 GW capacity.

Algeria's 2040 Focus

1 Mt/year

Total production target, with up to 30 TWh destined for Europe.

*Note: Production is measured in Million Tonnes of Hydrogen (Mt) per year. GW figures are based on the stated strategy goals (Australia) or common industry approximations (Algeria).

Australia's National Strategy Deep Dive

2030 Target

500 kt

Green H₂ production (Plus 200 kt exports) to build momentum.

2050 Export Vision

15 Mt/year

Goal to become a major global supplier to NE Asia.

Competitiveness Goal

≤ A$ 2 kg⁻¹

Target cost for hydrogen production by 2040.

Cost Curve Forecast (A$ / kg H₂)

Target 2025 5.7 – 6.1

Target 2030 4.1 – 4.5

Target 2040 2.0 – 2.45

*Forecasts based on scaling, tech improvement, and government subsidies.

Major Government Support

Hydrogen Headstart

A$ 4 Billion: Accelerates large-scale, early-mover projects to meet global demand.

Regional Hubs

A$ 0.5 Billion: Strategic investment in key industrial ports and corridors.

Production Tax Credit

A$ 2 kg⁻¹ Rebate: Refundable tax offset (2027-2040) to drive cost competitiveness.

Algeria's Investment Calculator (Target 2040)

Algeria's strategy aims to export 30-40 TWh of H₂/derivatives by 2040, requiring an estimated $25B investment. Use this calculator to see the resulting unit costs based on varying export goals. (Assumes 10 TWh domestic consumption).

Export Target (TWh/year)

Official goal is 30 TWh minimum. Total production = 10 TWh (Domestic) + Export Target.

Total Investment ($ Billion)

Official estimate is $24.8 Billion. This covers production, storage, and transport.

Calculated Metrics (2040)

Total Production (TWh/year) 0.0 TWh

Equivalent H₂ Production (Mt/year) 0.00 Mt

Investment Cost per TWh of Production $0 Million / TWh

Investment Cost per Mt of H₂ $0 Million / Mt

Pillars of a Green Hydrogen Strategy

National Strategy & Ambition

Define a clear ambition level and pathway, providing a reference point for private investment.

Policy Priorities & Demand

Identify and focus on high-value applications (e.g., green steel, ammonia) to stimulate early domestic demand.

Technology & Infrastructure

Scale up electrolyser manufacturing and develop the necessary transport/distribution infrastructure (e.g., pipelines).

Guarantees of Origin (GO)

Implement a robust certification scheme to verify the carbon intensity and origin (e.g., green) of the produced hydrogen.

These policy pillars, informed by global strategies (EU, Germany, IRENA), are essential for transitioning to a competitive, large-scale green hydrogen economy.