In 2020, most hydrogen was produced through steam methane reforming, which emits carbon gases. Using electricity from renewable sources to produce green hydrogen sourced from water would enable countries to reduce industrial carbon emissions, but doing so depends on countries’ capacity for direct-use electricity (electricity produced and used at the same facility). Researchers estimated the amount of electricity needed in 2020 if green hydrogen had been adopted and the amount needed to meet projected demand for green hydrogen in 2050. Comparison between these estimates and estimates of capacity suggests that in most countries, projected green hydrogen production would require a larger share of electricity produced on-site. One exception is __________
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Indonesia, since the estimated electricity needed for green hydrogen production in 2050 is expected to be the same as it was in 2020.
B
Argentina, since the estimated electricity needed for green hydrogen production in 2050 is expected to be lower than in any other country listed.
C
Japan, since the percentage of direct-use electricity needed to produce green hydrogen there in 2050 is the lowest of the countries listed.
D
the Netherlands, since the percentage of direct-use electricity needed to produce green hydrogen in 2050 is expected to be the same as it was in 2020.