The Scottish government has awarded £3.4 million in funding to 11 projects aimed at boosting the development of the green hydrogen sector. These projects cover various aspects of the hydrogen industry, such as production, transport, storage infrastructure, and supply chain developments. Companies like Statkraft and SSE Hydrogen Developments received grants for their hydrogen projects in different regions of Scotland, contributing to the growth of the industry in the country. Acting net zero cabinet secretary Gillian Martin highlighted the significance of hydrogen in Scotland's efforts to achieve net zero emissions by 2045, comparing its importance to the historical discovery of oil and gas in the North Sea. She stressed the need for a just transition in building a hydrogen economy that benefits from Scotland's skilled workforce and natural resources. Scotland's commitment to green hydrogen is further evidenced by significant projects like EnergyWorks in Aberdeen and the Kintore Green Hydrogen project in Aberdeenshire. The latter, set to be the UK's largest green hydrogen project, aims to produce zero-carbon green hydrogen from surplus wind power, showcasing Scotland's potential in renewable energy innovation and economic development.