Argentina demands 50% local content for green hydrogen projects, despite having no electrolyser factories

Draft H2 bill makes stipulation a condition of accessing subsidies, with critics describing the move as 'problematic' and 'impractible'

Argentina's energy secretary, Flavia Royon, who submitted the draft hydrogen law to Congress.
Argentina's energy secretary, Flavia Royon, who submitted the draft hydrogen law to Congress.Photo: Flavia Royon/Twitter
Published 2 June 2023, 07:55Updated 2 June 2023, 08:02
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