The Deloitte US Research Center for Energy & Industrials has partnered with Duke University's Fuqua School of Business to produce co-authored publications focusing on clean energy pathways. The article delves into the rising interest in hydrogen due to its potential in reducing emissions globally and its compatibility with renewable energy sources. It explores the historical use of hydrogen, current challenges in its integration into the economy and infrastructure, and the surge in interest. The piece emphasizes the potential of hydrogen in industrial applications and heavy transportation in the US energy mix for a lower-carbon future. It addresses the necessity of efficient, safe, and cost-effective hydrogen transport from production to end-users. Furthermore, the article examines the existing US hydrogen and natural gas pipeline infrastructure, covering technical, regulatory, safety, and economic factors influencing the expansion of hydrogen transmission capacity. It also evaluates the potential role of midstream companies in enhancing hydrogen pipeline capacity and the considerations they must weigh in hydrogen investments.