A hydrogen alliance? The potential for German-Russian cooperation in hydrogen energy
A hydrogen alliance? The potential for German-Russian cooperation in hydrogen energy
Author(s): Michał Kędzierski, Szymon Kardaś
Subject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Comparative politics
Published by: OSW Ośrodek Studiów Wschodnich im. Marka Karpia
Keywords: German-Russian
cooperation; hydrogen energy; energy cooperation;
Summary/Abstract: Joint hydrogen energy projects are components of the comprehensive Russian-German energy cooperation which has been ongoing for more than five decades. Due to increasing demand for hydrogen resulting from Germany’s energy transition (Energiewende) and to the potential of the hydrogen sector in Russia and its focus on export, the fundamental interests of the two states are well aligned. In 2020, Moscow and Berlin stepped up their political dialogue in this field, and companies from Germany and Russia went on to conclude their first agreements. The new aspect of this cooperation with Berlin is also important to Moscow in political terms.
Series: OSW Commentary
- Page Count: 8
- Publication Year: 2021
- Language: English
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