Low-carbon hydrogen projects could still go bust, report warns The world's plans for cleaner production of the fuel may not fully materialize, despite plans touted by developers, the International Energy Agency said. By: | 09/22/2023 07:00 AM EDT POLITICO illustration/Photos by iStock ENERGYWIRE | The first global wave of planned low-carbon hydrogen projects could be endangered by a combination of inflation and government inaction, even as proposals from developers continue to mount.