Hydrogen
Overview
Green hydrogen is emerging as a cornerstone of the clean energy transition, offering a versatile solution to decarbonize sectors where emissions are hardest to abate, such as heavy industry, shipping, and aviation. Green hydrogen, produced via electrolysis using renewable electricity, is critical for the production of sustainable fuels like e-ammonia, e-methanol, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Global demand for clean hydrogen is expected to rise significantly through 2050. Yet, despite the momentum, considerable uncertainty remains around how this supply will evolve, the scale of green hydrogen’s contribution, the degree of export orientation, and the level of policy support in key markets. Notably, the pace and scope of hydrogen deployment in China remains one of the biggest unknowns in the global outlook. Accelerating the transition to low-carbon and renewable hydrogen will require extensive coordination across developers, utilities, network operators, industrial users, policymakers, and investors. Technical hurdles, high production costs, and a lack of standardised regulation continue to challenge progress, but these barriers are not insurmountable.
Capabilities
CoralPoint partners with clients across the hydrogen value chain to tackle these issues head-on. We support the development of green hydrogen by offering deep market insights, robust scenario modelling, and strategic advisory. We also work with policymakers to shape effective support mechanisms and regulatory frameworks that enable long-term investment and innovation. Through our multidisciplinary capabilities in strategy, policy, project management, permitting, and engineering, we deliver integrated support throughout the hydrogen project lifecycle. By collaborating with all players in the hydrogen ecosystem, we help build the trust, clarity, and alignment needed to scale ambitions and accelerate meaningful deployment.
Our Services
From the c-suite to the frontline, we provide end-to-end strategic, technical, and environmental services for our clients
Case Studies
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Green Hydrogen Hub concept and feasibility, UK
Market and feasibility assessment for potential power-to-X project in the UK
Our Industry Experts
Harriet Austin
Chief of Staff
As Chief of Staff, Harriet’s role is to keep the business and its executive team laser-focused on the firm’s top priorities, amplify our impact with clients and staff, and translate ideas and strategies into concrete actions. Harriet’s superpowers influence almost every aspect of the business, from corporate strategy and operational efficiency to marketing and sales. Harriet is a master at influencing and engaging stakeholders and has a unique ability to ‘see round corners’. In addition to leading several cross-functional workstreams, she takes special responsibility for shaping the company’s people agenda. Harriet brings nearly two decades of experience in marketing, sales, finance, and executive assistant roles at C-level with organisations including BMW, Lenovo, and most recently ERM. At ERM, she spent 3½ years as a Senior Manager and EA to the Global Lead for Renewables, driving the commercial programme for one of the largest and most successful teams. Beyond her passion for accelerating the energy transition, Harriet loves all things equestrian and is known for making a mean margarita at CoralPoint team events.
Emily Kuhn-Keaveney
Co-Regional Lead, Americas
Emily Kuhn-Keaveny is a trusted advisor to investors, developers, and utilities navigating the U.S. energy transition—particularly when the stakes are high and the path forward is complex She brings over a decade of experience in renewable energy project development, technical due diligence, and market strategy. Emily has led diligence efforts on some of the most significant clean energy transactions in the U.S., and her work spans onshore and offshore wind, solar, transmission, and emerging markets. Before joining CoralPoint, Emily was a Consulting Director at ERM and previously worked with the New York Power Authority, where she helped shape the utility’s multi-year clean energy strategy. She is a recognized leader in the industry, having served as the NYC Chapter Lead for Women in Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE). Emily’s passion for conservation, wildlife, and nature started on the beaches of Long Island, where she worked many summers as a Piping Plover Steward. She currently lives in Brooklyn with her husband and her two cats.
Chris Clement-Jones
Regional Lead – EMEA
Chris Clement-Jones has over a decade of experience in M&A, finance, and development of major energy infrastructure projects worldwide. With a strong foundation in technical due diligence and project development, Chris has held leadership roles across the value chain—working with lenders, investors, and developers to advance both offshore and onshore wind capacity. His expertise spans offshore wind economics, planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Before joining CoralPoint, Chris served as Development Lead at Havfram, where he managed bid tenders and joint venture origination efforts across Europe. Prior to this he led the Offshore Wind team at UL, specialising in Owners Engineering and Technical Due Diligence. Chris holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde.