Diagnosing the opportunities and challenges associated with Libya's transition strategies towards a green hydrogen economy

Abstract

This research paper addresses the concept of the hydrogen economy, exploring its potential for developing the Libyan economy in line with sustainability goals. The SWOT matrix framework was applied to analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and the TOWS analysis matrix was applied to identify strategies related to Libya's transition towards a green hydrogen economy. This analysis highlights Libya's hydrogen production resources and existing energy infrastructure as strengths and opportunities, along with regulatory gaps and challenges as potential weaknesses and threats. The paper concludes with strategic recommendations for stakeholders to develop strengths and opportunities and mitigate weaknesses and threats. It emphasizes the need for in-depth scientific discussion of the hydrogen economy and proposes future scenarios tailored to the Libyan context.