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The hydrogen and low-carbon ammonia sectors are gearing up for a transformative year in 2025. Wood Mackenzie, a leading provider of data and analytics, recently released its report, “The Hydrogen: 5 Things to Look for in 2025,” outlining critical trends to watch. From a surge in U.S. blue hydrogen investments to breakthroughs in giga-scale green projects, these developments could shape the future of sustainable energy.
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