PNNL leverages multiple decades of innovation in hydrogen and fuel cells technologies to drive down costs, improve performance, and ensure safety, enabling a future where hydrogen is a viable, scalable solution across the country. This work extends across a broad spectrum of the Lab's key capabilities, from materials scientists developing hydrogen pipeline materials to physicists increasing the efficiency of the hydrogen liquefaction process. 

The Lab's hydrogen portfolio includes a variety of hydrogen sources—geologic formations, electrolysis, fossil resources—and critical applications, such as hydrogen for maritime and data center applications. PNNL also engages in a range of hydrogen workforce development projects and leads the Hydrogen Safety Panel, a coalition of hydrogen experts that trains experts and first responders. PNNL innovations are helping hydrogen to become a viable choice for American energy by ensuring that it is affordable, practical, and safe.