Will a transition to a hydrogen economy affect water security?

Sep 28, 2022

This image shows two boats marooned on a drought-stricken river bed where no water flows, illustrating how the hydrogen economy must show that it won't impact water security

The hydrogen economy must be carefully managed to ensure it puts no added pressure on water security Image: Photo by YODA Adaman on Unsplash

Bart Kolodziejczyk

Associate Director, Boston Consulting Group

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The countries with the highest water withdrawal for hydrogen to total water withdrawal Image: Data from the World Bank, originally taken from the Food and Agriculture Organization, AQUASTAT data

The countries with the lowest water withdrawal to meet energy demand in the form of hydrogen Image: Data from the World Bank, originally taken from the Food and Agriculture Organization, AQUASTAT data

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