Russia

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GH2 Country Portal – Russia

Green Hydrogen Vision

Russia envisions becoming a global leader in green hydrogen production and export. With its vast natural resources, established energy infrastructure, and scientific expertise, Russia aims to leverage its potential to meet the growing global demand for low-carbon hydrogen. The strategy aligns with global climate goals and the transition to a low-carbon economy. By 2050, Russia aspires to achieve a significant share in the global hydrogen market, with production and export targets of up to 50 million tonnes annually. 

National Strategy

Russia's 2021 hydrogen energy development concept outlines a roadmap up to 2050, with interim goals for 2024 and 2035. The strategy focuses on diversifying energy exports, reducing the carbon footprint of industrial production, and establishing Russia as a leader in hydrogen technology and exports. It integrates with the country's broader energy and climate policies, including the Paris Agreement commitments. 

Capacity Targets

  • Short-term (2021–2024): Create hydrogen clusters, pilot projects, and infrastructure for production and export. Target: 0.2 million tonnes of hydrogen exports by 2024. 

  • Medium-term (2025–2035): Scale production to 2–12 million tonnes for export. Expand domestic hydrogen use in industries and transport. 

  • Long-term (2036–2050): Achieve global market leadership with 15–50 million tonnes of hydrogen exports annually. 

Impact Targets

  • Strengthen energy security and reduce dependency on fossil fuel markets. 

  • Support global climate goals by developing low-carbon hydrogen technologies. 

  • Foster economic growth through high-tech job creation and innovation in hydrogen-related sectors. 

  • Establish Russia as a key player in global hydrogen markets. 

Policy Spotlight

A small-scale project claimed to be Russia’s inaugural green hydrogen facility was anticipated to commence operations by the end of June 2024 on the remote island of Sakhalin, according to reports from the regional government. Funded by the federal government, the new “Hydrogen Engineering Centre" will be situated at the Special Design Bureau for Automation Equipment for Marine Research (SKB SAMI) research institute. This centre will feature an “experimental” green hydrogen setup utilising Russian-made equipment and powered by 30kW of solar photovoltaic energy.  

Financing

The Russian Federation had plans to invest 9.3 billion roubles ($125 million) by the end of 2024 to enhance its emerging clean hydrogen sector, aiming to establish itself as a key exporter of “low carbon hydrogen” derived from fossil gas and nuclear energy. 

Government Green Hydrogen Lead

Ministry of Energy