Last week we had the pleasure of attending the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2025, hosted in Rotterdam, as part of the Inverness Chamber of Commerce trade mission to the Netherlands. There was much to explore, including groundbreaking innovations and latest technologies, as well as an incredible lineup of speakers and discussion forums on the future of hydrogen innovation.
The potential of hydrogen energy is significant and important because it provides opportunities to decarbonise various sectors, like transportation, and industries that are difficult to electrify. However, turning that potential into reality takes more than just ambition; it requires detailed planning and the ability to quickly understand and respond when things don’t go as expected.
Key Takeaway
It was clear that success in this space depends on more than just technology alone. Events like the World Hydrogen Summit are so important because they shine a spotlight on the power of collaboration between governments, industry leaders and innovators. It’s about sharing what works, especially when it comes to safety and operational excellence.
The Future of Hydrogen
As the hydrogen industry innovates and scales up to meet ambitious decarbonisation targets, the importance of robust safety systems and investigation methodologies has never been greater. Hydrogen is not just a fuel for the future, it is a complex system of technologies, people and processes.
As hydrogen hubs emerge across the globe, having strong safety systems in place, and the Kelvin TOP-SET Incident Investigation System to investigate incidents, learn from them and improve, will be central to building a secure and sustainable hydrogen future.
