RE: Question?6 Jan 2022 23:50
in July 2021 the government founded a working group, involving large companies including Novatek, Sibur, and Sistema. State-owned enterprises in the group include Rosatom, Rosneft, Gazprom and Gazpromneft, Kamaz and Rostec, as well as Rosnano.
Russia clearly intends to be a global, geopolitical leader on hydrogen energy. The concept emphasizes international cooperation, including working with other countries on pilot projects, industry standards, and trade regulation. (Interestingly, Russia’s strategy includes the promotion of “technological neutrality,” an effort to safeguard hydrogen energy produced from fossil fuels and, notably, from nuclear power.) The roadmap lists the following potential international partners: Germany, Japan, Denmark, Italy, Australia, the Netherlands, and South Korea. Outside these documents, Russian officials have also expressed interest in joint projects with Saudi Arabia.
Russia has recently signed bilateral cooperation agreements on hydrogen energy with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Japan. The extent of cooperation with either country remains vague, though the agreement with the UAE includes a working group on issues pertaining to hydrogen energy development.