Power-to-X and Argentina’s Climate Commitments

The study examines the potential of Power-to-X and green hydrogen to achieve international climate goals. It provides valuable insights for the formulation of long-term policies, measures, and strategies to help Argentina meet its climate change commitments. The study highlights the importance of taking action to mitigate global climate change, conserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable development.

Providing both conceptual and analytical guidance, the study targets public sector decision-makers, assesses the impact on the private sector, and highlights the role of Power-to-X development in meeting Argentina's commitments under the Paris Agreement. It assesses the country's ability to meet its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) through the development of Power-to-X value chains.

The study also identifies wider benefits, including job creation, increased exports of value-added products, and a positive impact on the trade balance. It highlights the critical role of the green hydrogen value chain in achieving Argentina’s NDCs and advancing a long-term, low emissions development strategy by 2050, as required by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

To achieve these goals, the study examines the integration of green hydrogen and Power-to-X strategies with existing climate planning tools and NDCs. It outlines comprehensive action plans for a cost-effective, competitive long-term low emissions development strategy. The expected growth of Power-to-X value chains is expected to bring significant economic, social, and environmental benefits, supporting Argentina in meetings its climate goals.