The article presents an overview of the main possibilities of using hydrogen as a prospect for the "fuel of the future". Based on the main approaches to the development of hydrogen energy in foreign countries, the prospects for its application in the Russian Federation are described. An analysis of the accumulated experience of domestic and foreign companies working in the field of hydrogen energy, considering the introduction of mechanisms for the implementation of hydrogen policy, is presented. An assessment of the possibility of the Russian energy industry for the production and implementation of hydrogen, the relevance of the development of their advantages and disadvantages is presented.

Keywords: hydrogen, hydrogen energy, prospects for the use of hydrogen, combined power plant, development prospects, rating, emissions, production technology, low-carbon hydrogen, steam reforming