First, it was electrons. Now it’s molecules. As the energy transition reaches deeper into the global economy, it becomes more complex. New fuels like hydrogen are at the centre of the discussion to bridge the gap to zero-carbon energy systems, but they are as often described as the solution that will solve all problems, or as an overly expensive myth that will not deliver. Tarek Helmi, a partner at Deloitte in the Netherlands who focuses on energy and natural resources and leads the firm’s global hydrogen centre or excellence, was in Dublin for its energy transition and hydrogen day on…

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