This fact sheet is part of a series exploring water use and stewardship across technologies and value chains relevant to the energy transition. The series aims to support informed technology and project decisions, strengthen water stewardship and build resilience in an increasingly water-constrained world.
Hydrogen

This fact sheet highlights the key areas of water use within the hydrogen value chain and recommendations for how to minimise water usage and dependency as these technologies scale.
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