European Commission – Hydrogen Production via Direct Seawater Electrolysis

The report by the European Commission "Hydrogen Production via Direct Seawater Electrolysis" explores the research and development landscape of seawater electrolysis for hydrogen production. China leads in research activities related to seawater electrolysis, followed by the United States, South Korea, and Japan. The report highlights the increasing number of publications since 2020, with Europe seeing growth in contributions. Key projects include the EU-funded ANEMEL project focusing on anion exchange membrane electrolysers. The report discusses the potential for local value creation through strategic projects and highlights the importance of developing efficient membrane-electrode assemblies for hydrogen production from low-grade water sources.