Green hydrogen production depends on reliable water resources, making water availability and governance critical sustainability factors. Using Chile as a case study, this publication by the Kopernikus Project P2X, funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space, examines how international sustainability requirements — particularly those stemming from European Union regulations, certification schemes, and global frameworks — align with the country’s water governance. It assesses water demand across hydrogen value chains, mitigation options such as desalination and water-efficient technologies, and Chile’s regulatory and institutional framework. The report concludes that Chile has strong foundations for sustainable hydrogen development but identifies opportunities to strengthen cumulative impact assessment, long-term water management, and desalination governance to support the sector’s future growth.
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publishing date May 2026