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According to World Green Hydrogen Outlook: GHIC Annual Flagship Report, published by the International Solar Alliance (ISA), global demand for hydrogen is expected to increase by around 50% by 2030, driven by the energy transition and growing applications across industries such as refining, chemicals, transport and power.
However, the article highlights that demand growth alone does not guarantee successful hydrogen development. A major challenge is turning announced projects into operational assets. Hydrogen projects continue to face hurdles including financing, infrastructure, technology, permitting, supply chains and project execution.
The industry therefore needs to move beyond announcing ambitious hydrogen projects and focus on delivering projects efficiently, reliably and at scale.
Relevance to SA
This article is highly relevant to SA, particularly because it shifts the conversation from hydrogen potential to project execution—an area directly connected to SA's positioning.
THE FOUR PILLARS OF SA
Your Trusted Partner for Project Execution
STAFFING SOLUTIONS
The right expertise, wherever the project takes place
Specialised personnel for survey, marine and subsea operations, ROV, diving, cable lay, installation and construction.
ENGINEERING
Engineering solutions for real offshore challenges.
From concept, FEED and detailed design to structural and hydrodynamic analysis, system integration, technical and interface management, bespoke equipment and installation engineering
ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE
Independent insight. Greater confidence. Lower project risk.
Independent reviews, HAZOP, FMECA, HSE & operational risk audits, integrity verification, technical & regulatory compliance, gap analysis and failure investigation.
FABRICATION & MAINTENANCE
Turning engineering into operational assets.
Through strategic partners: fabrication, new construction, equipment overhaul, upgrades, maintenance, and shop & field repair.
Looking Ahead
Hydrogen demand may be growing rapidly, but execution will determine which projects actually become operational.
For SA Operations, this creates potential opportunities across the project lifecycle—from engineering and FEED to offshore operations, commissioning and specialist technical personnel.
