Welcome to the Alliance!
The Green Hydrogen Business Alliance aims at contributing to a socio-ecological transformation in cooperation with the private sector.
It was established in 2019 on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
What we do
The Green Hydrogen Business Alliance supports the market ramp-up of green hydrogen while contributing to a sustainable development of partner countries. It identifies the challenges of the market and develops solutions together with the private sector.
The activities of the Business Alliance focus on countries with considerable potential for the production of green hydrogen. Key criteria in this context include the potential for expanding renewables, the willingness of policymakers to develop a green hydrogen sector and already existing industrial infrastructure in cooperation with private companies.
Our Fields of Action
Market Collaboration
The Green Hydrogen Business Alliance champions global collaboration to drive the sustainable ramp-up of the green hydrogen and PtX market. We connect key stakeholders worldwide, sharing knowledge and promoting strong partnerships for scalable projects.
We enhance the visibility of partners’ projects, innovations, and success stories supporting local value chains that also benefit partner countries in the Global South.
Join us in creating a sustainable energy future through a holistic collaboration approach, including partners from the private and the public sector.
Market Intelligence
The Green Hydrogen Business Alliance empowers its partners to make informed decisions for the implementation of green PtX projects on an industrial scale. We localise green PtX industries and support business endeavours of network partners in developing and emerging countries.
We identify market barriers and provide insights on the feasibility of these projects by offering independent market information, such as market trends and business case analyses. We also provide policy briefs.
Our free weekly press monitoring keeps our partners informed of the latest news in the green hydrogen sector.
Market Responsive Solutions
The Green Hydrogen Business Alliance is dedicated to improving framework conditions for green hydrogen and PtX projects in partner countries. Together with our network, we address market challenges and develop solutions that benefit all, the private sector as well as our local public partners.
The Business Alliance thus developed the H2Global funding mechanism that is now used by governments globally to fasten the ramp-up of PtX-markets.
The H2 Business Alliance also supported the design of KfW’s PtX Development Fund that provides financial support to develop green hydrogen value chains in developing and emerging economies.
News from the Alliance
Meet the Network: Dr. Mirjam Peters, Chief Customer Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs Officer of Höegh Autoliners
International policy alignment matter for maritime decarbonisation: Gobal frameworks – especially the International Maritime Organization’s Net-Zero Framework – are essential to unlocking the maritime sector’s full decarbonisation potential.
A global challenge, a shared responsibility: Around the world, partner countries are moving at different speeds pursuing different approaches. Strong collaboration remains key to build infrastructure, scale sustainable fuel volumes, and connect links in the maritime value chain.
Shaping the future of global shipping – together: The Green Hydrogen Business Alliance’s network and the signatories of the Hamburg Declaration on the Decarbonisation of Global Shipping contribute to regulatory vision, international cooperation, and innovative solutions that drive a sustainable future for global shipping.
Building on Select New Energies’ landmark USD 1.3 billion Indo-German partnership with Juno Joule Green Energy signed in 2025, Felix shares insights into how international collaboration is reshaping the development of clean energy markets.
He highlights what is required to translate ambition into execution – emphasizing the role of strategic alliances, clear policy frameworks, and shared risk in accelerating the global hydrogen scale-up.
The continued importance of German–Indian energy cooperation was reaffirmed during the visit of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz to Narendra Modi in India, where Uniper and AM Green Group signed a binding, long-term offtake agreement for green ammonia.
The Green Hydrogen Business Alliance contributes to the next phase of the hydrogen economy by fostering strong public- and private-sector partnerships that enable shared knowledge, trust, and long-term impact.
Interested in becoming a part of it? Get in touch at h2-business-alliance@giz.de
Learn more why the future of Green Hydrogen depends on collaboration and will only succeed if political leadership, international cooperation, and the dialogue between private and public sectors work hand in hand.
As an instrument initiated by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Green Hydrogen Business Alliance serves as a platform that brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and international partners to align strategic objectives, pool expertise, and translate political ambition into tangible implementation.
Together, we advance the green hydrogen transformation through cooperation, responsibility, and long-term vision.
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“Green hydrogen isn’t just an energy topic – it’s a question of global cooperation and national security.”
- International partnerships are driving the development of the green hydrogen value chain, in Namibia and globally – from reducing costs through large-scale projects, to fostering balanced trade relationships between producer and off-taker countries.
- Market mechanisms such as contracts for difference are key to bridging the price gap between green and grey hydrogen and collaboration can turn vision into scale (Read more in our market mechanism analysis).
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In today’s world – where climate ambition, economic growth, and energy security intersect – collaboration is no longer optional but essential. Learn more about perspectives on navigating policy shifts, securing long-term commitments, and building innovative partnerships across the value chain – from production to end use.
- Development cooperation can connect the dots in the global green hydrogen market ramp-up
- Strong public–private partnerships are critical to closing the cost gap with fossil fuels
- Emerging economies play a pivotal role in a just and sustainable energy future.
Within the H2BA offtake mechanism analysis, buyer aggregation platforms have emerged as a promising market enabler. H2BA’s partner, ZEMBA, already applies collective procurement to aggregate freight-buyer demand and accelerate the adoption of zero-emission maritime shipping.
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Witness how international cooperation creates tangible value for both, the private sector and partner countries.
- Partnerships that deliver: How structured cooperation and local collaboration enabled Scatec to advance its flagship green hydrogen project in Egypt.
- Predictability that unlocks investment: Why clear policy frameworks, reliable market signals and transparent mechanisms are essential for mobilising private capital at scale.
- A true win–win for Europe and partner regions: How joint green hydrogen and PtX projects strengthen energy security, create new value chains, and contribute to sustainable growth
These voices demonstrate the value of Green Hydrogen Business Alliance’s trusted cooperation formats, stronger business cases, and tangible development impact — showing how public support deliver real results.
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