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Evening Standard
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Katrine Bussey

Hydrogen ‘critical’ as Scotland strives towards net zero, Martin says

Gillian Martin said hydrogen technology could be ‘critical’ in helping Scotland reach net zero (Andrew Milligan/PA) -

Hydrogen technology could be “critical” in Scotland’s efforts to reach net zero by 2045, acting Energy Secretary Gillian Martin has said.

Ms Martin said hydrogen – which could provide an alternative energy source to traditional fossil fuels – is “one of Scotland’s greatest industrial opportunities” since the discovery of North Sea oil and gas.

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