Platts consults market on hydrogen methodology

Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, has opened a consultation on its hydrogen methodology to welcome additional market feedback to best reflect this rapidly growing and evolving space and verify whether certain assessments remain relevant.

Platts is seeking specific feedback on the following elements:

Market Based assessments: Which assessments & location(s) is there a need for market-based pricing assessments– for instance, pricing at the gate on an FOB basis.

Long-term contracts: As market participants begin to solidify long-term contracts (5+ years, etc), what demand is there for pricing transparency on a contract basis

Carbon Intensity: Platts seeks feedback on the role of carbon intensity in hydrogen pricing and its calculated assessments

Additional locations: Expansion of coverage & transparency into additional regions such as Canada

The future & relevance of the assessments in North America, Europe, Japan, Australia and the Middle East. The assessments include proposed geographical rationalization around the main hydrogen hubs in North America, Australia and the Middle East, along with a consultation on a number of cost-based assessments that currently exclude CAPEX considerations. The full list of assessments is included in the Appendix.

Platts welcomes any additional feedback on its hydrogen methodology beyond the specific points listed above.

Please send all feedback, comments, and questions to Hydrogenassessments@spglobal.com , and pricegroup@spglobal.com by July 31, 2024.

For written comments, please provide a clear indication if comments are not intended for publication by Platts for public viewing. Platts will consider all comments received and will make comments not marked as confidential available upon request.