Today, Gov. Andy Beshear said he was working to bring hydrogen investments and jobs to Kentucky by working with fellow governors in West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania to support the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2).

The ARCH2 team comprises entities with operations across the Appalachian region spanning the hydrogen chain along with energy technology organizations, including the National Energy Technology Laboratory, Battelle, GTI Energy, Allegheny Science & Technology, consultants, academic institutions, community organizations and nongovernmental organizations that will provide commercial, technical and programmatic leadership for the development and buildout of the hub.

The Appalachian region provides significant existing resources for ARCH2, including the critical infrastructure required for low-cost natural gas production and storage, existing pipelines and transportation networks and proximity to markets in the Midwest and Northeast, as well as a highly skilled energy workforce.

With its robust infrastructure, strong chemical and manufacturing base, extensive freight and pipeline network and underground storage areas, Kentucky has the energy infrastructure to support hydrogen production and distribution and hydrogen vehicle infrastructure.