The ‘Expertise of Expectations’ project team was present at this year’s World Hydrogen Week in Copenhagen, and we’re full of electrons, molecules of hydrogen and carbon, and derivates of multiple colours, (ammonia) cracking, infrastructures (be it pipelines, wires, storage, carbon capture), but also of cost and risk calculations. At this conference, there’s no doubt that the ‘green dream’ and hype is challenged for green hydrogen, PtX, and the hydrogen economy more generally – we’re back to “realism”. What matters now, is the work to maintain (and adjust) expectations. It is also clear that actors such as China have a strong presence in this complex market assemblage, but there are also incumbents from fossil fuels blending with renewable energy, attributing the ‘X’ with various valuations.

We are excited to continue on this research journey for the years to come!

The project members (Julia, Tom, Rebekka and Julius) were joined by Daniel Nordstrand Franzen and Emil Nissen from sister project Good-by-Devicing for a communication workshop conducted by SPHERE communications in November 2025. The articulated aim was to develop a shared narrative and lay the groundwork for a strategic communication plan in the respective projects as well as across. These efforts are part and parcel in consolidating a strong focus on STS studies of energy at the Science and Technology section at DTU Management.