{"id":5009,"date":"2025-09-18T10:26:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T08:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalstrategic.ch\/?p=5009"},"modified":"2025-09-18T10:33:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T08:33:15","slug":"hydrogen-logistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalstrategic.ch\/en\/hydrogen-logistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydrogen Logistics &#038; Imports from 2035: Switzerland as a Potential Hub in the European Network"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#03658c&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column top_padding_desktop=&#8221;60&#8243; bottom_padding_desktop=&#8221;60&#8243; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;advanced&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;20&#8243; top_margin_phone=&#8221;0&#8243; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; font_size_min=&#8221;15px&#8221; font_size_max=&#8221;20px&#8221; font_size_desktop=&#8221;24px&#8221; font_line_height=&#8221;1.6&#8243; font_size_phone=&#8221;15px&#8221; font_size_tablet=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Green hydrogen is one of the key energy carriers of the energy transition. Switzerland, too, is pursuing ambitious goals with its National Hydrogen Strategy. A central finding: from 2035 onward, hydrogen imports will gain significant importance. For us and our\u00a0<strong><a class=\"hover:text-super hover:decoration-super break-words underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/globalstrategic.ch\/hydrogen-portfolio\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hydrogen Portfolio<\/a>,<\/strong> this opens the opportunity to actively participate in shaping the emerging international hydrogen logistics system.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; top_margin_tablet=&#8221;30&#8243; top_margin_phone=&#8221;0&#8243; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;20&#8243; top_margin_phone=&#8221;0&#8243; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; font_size_min=&#8221;26px&#8221; text_color=&#8221;#003554&#8243; font_size_desktop=&#8221;1.6vw&#8221; font_line_height=&#8221;1.1&#8243; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><span style=\"color: #03658c;\">Growing demand makes imports necessary<\/span><\/h3>\n<h2 id=\"the-energy-demand-behind-the-ai-boom\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><\/h2>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul font_size_desktop_16px font_line_height_1-6\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-check\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"extra-color-3\" data-spacing=\"10px\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">According to\u00a0<a class=\"hover:text-super hover:decoration-super break-words underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/hydrogeneurope.eu\/hydrogen-imports-to-drive-swiss-demand-surge-from-2035-under-new-strategy\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hydrogen Europe<\/a>, the Swiss hydrogen strategy expects demand to rise moderately at first, but then to increase significantly by the mid-2030s. Drivers of this growth include new applications in industry, heavy transport, and aviation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Although Switzerland has strong potential in hydropower and other renewable energies, domestic production will likely not be sufficient to meet total demand. A study in the\u00a0<em>International Journal of Hydrogen Energy<\/em>\u00a0highlights that imports will be a\u00a0<strong>central element of supply security<\/strong>\u00a0(<a class=\"hover:text-super hover:decoration-super break-words underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0360319925014958?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ScienceDirect<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;20&#8243; top_margin_phone=&#8221;0&#8243; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; font_size_min=&#8221;26px&#8221; text_color=&#8221;#003554&#8243; font_size_desktop=&#8221;1.6vw&#8221; font_line_height=&#8221;1.1&#8243; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><span style=\"color: #03658c;\">Infrastructure and logistics as key factors<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul font_size_desktop_16px font_line_height_1-6\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-check\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"extra-color-3\" data-spacing=\"10px\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Repurposing existing gas grids<\/strong><br \/>\nOne of the most cost-efficient options for hydrogen transport is the conversion of existing gas pipelines.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Reports from\u00a0<a class=\"hover:text-super hover:decoration-super break-words underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cng-mobility.ch\/en\/beitrag\/gas-pipelines-are-ready-for-hydrogen\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CNG-Mobility<\/a>\u00a0show that many high-pressure gas pipelines can transport hydrogen after technical adjustments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">At the same time,\u00a0<a class=\"hover:text-super hover:decoration-super break-words underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/eizpublishing.ch\/artikel\/euz\/08-2024\/hydrogen-legal-and-regulatory-challenges-for-switzerland-in-a-global-context\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">EIZ Publishing<\/a>\u00a0emphasizes the importance of clear legal and safety regulations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>International import corridors<\/strong><br \/>\nEurope is currently developing large-scale hydrogen networks.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">The\u00a0<em>SouthH2 Corridor<\/em>\u00a0aims to bring green hydrogen from North Africa via Italy and Austria to Germany\u2014with potential connections to Switzerland (<a class=\"hover:text-super hover:decoration-super break-words underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.south2corridor.net\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SouthH2 Corridor<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">The\u00a0<em>European Hydrogen Backbone<\/em>\u00a0initiative is planning an extensive European hydrogen grid that integrates both existing and new pipelines (<a class=\"hover:text-super hover:decoration-super break-words underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.europeangashub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EHB-A-European-hydrogen-infrastructure-vision-covering-28-countries.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">European Hydrogen Backbone PDF<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">For our Hydrogen Portfolio, such corridors are essential to ensure\u00a0<strong>stable and competitive import capacities<\/strong>\u00a0in the long run.<\/p>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;20&#8243; top_margin_phone=&#8221;0&#8243; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; font_size_min=&#8221;26px&#8221; text_color=&#8221;#003554&#8243; font_size_desktop=&#8221;1.6vw&#8221; font_line_height=&#8221;1.1&#8243; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><span style=\"color: #03658c;\">Economic perspectives and technology<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul font_size_desktop_16px font_line_height_1-6\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-check\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"extra-color-3\" data-spacing=\"10px\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Falling production costs are making imported hydrogen increasingly attractive.<br \/>\nAn analysis by\u00a0<a class=\"hover:text-super hover:decoration-super break-words underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/gx\/en\/industries\/energy-utilities-resources\/green-hydrogen-cost.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">PwC<\/a>\u00a0predicts that progress in electrolysis technology and falling renewable energy costs will significantly reduce the price of green hydrogen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">For us, this means that investments in infrastructure and technology across the entire value chain are becoming economically more appealing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"><strong>Our Hydrogen Portfolio as a bridge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Our\u00a0<a class=\"hover:text-super hover:decoration-super break-words underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/globalstrategic.ch\/hydrogen-portfolio\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hydrogen Portfolio<\/a>\u00a0is designed precisely for these developments:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Participation in international transport projects like the SouthH2 Corridor strengthens our positioning in a future European hydrogen hub.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">The development of regional H2 hubs in Switzerland enables efficient storage and distribution of imported hydrogen.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Investments in forward-looking technologies, such as high-performance electrolysers and storage solutions, complement our strategy and expand the value chain.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">This way, we can seize the opportunities of the international hydrogen economy while actively supporting Switzerland\u2019s energy transition.<\/p>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;20&#8243; top_margin_phone=&#8221;0&#8243; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; font_size_min=&#8221;26px&#8221; text_color=&#8221;#003554&#8243; font_size_desktop=&#8221;1.6vw&#8221; font_line_height=&#8221;1.1&#8243; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><span style=\"color: #03658c;\">Opportunities and challenges at a glance<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul font_size_desktop_16px font_line_height_1-6\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-check\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"extra-color-3\" data-spacing=\"10px\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Opportunities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Development of H2 hubs for import, storage, and distribution.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Early participation in European transport corridors to secure long-term supply rights.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Use and conversion of existing gas infrastructure to optimize investment costs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Challenges:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Resolving legal and safety issues in transport and storage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Reliable supply contracts and price stability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Political and economic stability in exporting countries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;20&#8243; top_margin_phone=&#8221;0&#8243; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=&#8221;default&#8221; font_size_min=&#8221;26px&#8221; text_color=&#8221;#003554&#8243; font_size_desktop=&#8221;1.6vw&#8221; font_line_height=&#8221;1.1&#8243; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><span style=\"color: #03658c;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul font_size_desktop_16px font_line_height_1-6\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-check\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"extra-color-3\" data-spacing=\"10px\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">With its central location, stable political framework, and well-developed energy networks, Switzerland has the potential to establish itself as a\u00a0<strong>hub for European hydrogen trade<\/strong>\u00a0from 2035 onwards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Our\u00a0<a class=\"hover:text-super hover:decoration-super break-words underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/globalstrategic.ch\/hydrogen-portfolio\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hydrogen Portfolio<\/a>\u00a0is ideally positioned to benefit from this development and actively contribute to it\u2014through infrastructure, international partnerships, and technological innovation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"><strong>Recommended further reading<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Here is a neatly arranged list of further readings on Switzerland&#8217;s role in the European hydrogen network:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Hydrogen for an Energy Resilient Europe \u2013 Hydrogen Europe<\/strong><br \/>\nExplores the combination of local production and international imports to stabilize energy supply and stresses the importance of diversification and long-term security of supply.<br \/>\n<a class=\"hover:text-super hover:decoration-super break-words underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/hydrogeneurope.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025.07_H2forEnergy-Resilience_H2EuropePaper-1.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Link to PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>TYNDP 2024 \u2013 Hydrogen Infrastructure Gaps Identification Report (ENTSOG \/ GIE)<\/strong><br \/>\nIdentifies weaknesses in the European hydrogen network and evaluates country connections, including Switzerland, which is key for cross-border logistics and pipeline needs.<br \/>\n<a class=\"hover:text-super hover:decoration-super break-words underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entsog.eu\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-01\/Draft%20Hydrogen%20Infrastructure%20Gaps%20Identification%20Report_for%20consultation_0_1.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Link to report<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Minimum-Regret Hydrogen Supply Chain Strategies \u2013 Ganter, Gabrielli, Goericke, Sansavini<\/strong><br \/>\nScientific study on strategies for robust hydrogen supply chains under uncertainty, designed to minimize investment risks and support long-term projects.<br \/>\n<a class=\"hover:text-super hover:decoration-super break-words underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/arxiv.org\/abs\/2407.05988?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Link to study<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Switzerland is positioning itself as a key hub for European hydrogen imports from 2035, with infrastructure, international corridors, and innovative technologies driving its Hydrogen Portfolio 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