Hydrogen

With one of the world’s largest pools of institutional capital, Japan is perennially on managers’ radars. But now it is re-emerging as an attractive place to invest.

The asset manager’s second transition fund, which on Monday reached a $10bn first close, has a ‘robust pipeline’ and could invest in sub-sectors BGTF I hasn’t, Jehangir Vevaina tells us.

Initial overselling shouldn’t shadow what will be a solid delivery down the line for offshore wind, energy islands and green hydrogen.

Government backing boosts investment case for low-carbon hydrogen but challenges remain.

H2 specialist Hy24 has co-led a €1.5bn equity raise for a green steel plant that will include Europe’s first giga-scale electrolyser.

As the warmest season ever is drawing to an end, it is timely to pay attention to allocations to green investments and the dangers of meekly following the money.

For project owners and developers, fulfilling this means using government incentives, deepening expertise and navigating market uncertainties, argues Vinson & Elkins partner Alan J Alexander.

An equal partnership with indigenous groups aims to create new infrastructure in remote Australia that benefits Aboriginal people and takes a different approach to First Nations consultation and consent.

It is clear that the shift to a low-carbon economy depends on decarbonisation of transport. What is less evident – at least right now – is how we are going to get there.

The diversity of low-carbon hydrogen may still be emerging but presents exciting long-term potential.