Energy Roundup: Ohio Is a Potential Hydrogen Hub

• The U.S. Department of Energy has begun the process of distributing $8 billion to develop regional hydrogen hubs — authorized under the federal infrastructure law. (Ohio could be selected to land one of these hubs, according to this asset map.)
• Total investment in Ohio’s shale energy sector was approximately $2.3 billion in the first half of 2021, with cumulative investment surpassing $95 billion, according to a new study from Cleveland State University.
• Natural gas prices of $10 or more are possible in the “fairly near future,” according to analysts.
• As fuel prices continue to set new record highs, OMA Connections Partner RSM has published this analysis deconstructing the price of gasoline.

Meanwhile, U.S. solar manufacturers are upset with the Biden administration for temporarily waiving tariffs on imported solar products. The White House’s tariff reprieve was criticized by members of Ohio’s congressional delegation, including U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH), as well as Gov. Mike DeWine. The OMA has issued this statement. 6/9/2022