First-Ever Gulf Coast Wind Auction Could Be A Boon For U.S. Green Hydrogen

In a groundbreaking move, the Biden administration is set to hold its first-ever offshore wind auction in the Gulf of Mexico this Tuesday. Unlike previous offshore wind auctions concentrated in the Northeast, this one aims to fuel a green hydrogen supply chain for the Gulf Coast's extensive industrial sector. According to Cheryl Stahl, principal project manager at DNV, the Gulf Coast offers a unique opportunity for innovation.  "When we get to the Gulf, (offshore wind) will start becoming much more disconnected from the grid," she said.…