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Commissioners debate hydrogen feasibility and supply chain challenges as county eyes hub proposals
Summary
Members discussed hydrogen as a transport fuel—retired hydrogen ferry service, refueling and storage hurdles, the Raven project's permitting delays, and private producers' (Chevron, Phillips 66, Air Liquide) role—raising safety and economics questions for a county-level hydrogen hub.
Hydrogen’s potential role in regional transportation and industry was a central discussion at the Operations Committee. Commissioners and alternates raised practical barriers to fuel supply and distribution, described permitting and safety concerns, and debated whether private industry or public subsidy would be required for meaningful deployment.
At length, the committee reviewed why a state hydrogen ferry was reportedly retired: attendees said the ferries could not get fuel reliably. Members discussed options for…
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