Renewable Hydrogen IC, Mexico

Renewable Hydrogen IC, Mexico Please note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9) INTRODUCTION TO GGGI The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visitabout GGGIweb page. **General Information** - Project: MX100 - Duty Station: Mexico City - Contract Duration:  October 5th, 2026 – September 30th, 2027 - Consultant Level: 4 - Total Fees: USD 40,800 **Project background** The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more, please visitGGGIweb page. The GGGI was established as an intergovernmental organization to promote a model of economic growth known as “green growth”. The green growth model integrates variables measuring economic growth, environmental sustainability, poverty reduction, and social inclusion. GGGI envisions a resilient world achieved through strong, inclusive, and sustainable green growth, and is dedicated to supporting the transition of GGGI Member countries towards a green growth model. In pursuit of these goals, GGGI aims to design and deliver programs and services that enable new pathways for pro-poor economic growth. In Mexico, GGGI works closely with the Ministry of Energy (SENER) to strengthen national energy planning and financing mobilization, improve analytical tools, and support the country's transition toward a low-carbon and resilient energy system. Within the framework of this collaboration, GGGI will support SENER in developing technical elements to strengthen the Renewable Hydrogen National Policy, currently under development, and generating strategic inputs to promote its implementation. Renewable hydrogen, aligned with international best practices, has emerged as a strategic opportunity to drive Mexico's energy transition, strengthen energy sovereignty, reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, promote industrial competitiveness, and contribute to achieving the country's climate commitments. Moreover, renewable hydrogen can play a key role in decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors, including refining, heavy industry, chemicals, mining, and heavy-duty transport, while fostering the development of new industrial value chains and attracting sustainable investment. GGGI is looking to hire an individual consultant to provide technical assistance in preparing inputs that will strengthen policy development. The consultant's role will involve producing analytical materials for drafting the document, enhancing its technical and strategic content, and offering recommendations to improve its overall quality. **Objectives of the assignment** The goal of this consultancy is to provide technical assistance to SENER in developing inputs for Renewable Hydrogen National Policy. This will be achieved through evidence-based analyses, consultations, and coordination with key stakeholders. The consultancy will also formulate technical recommendations aimed at promoting the deployment of renewable hydrogen technology, strengthening institutional capacities, and facilitating the implementation of priority pilot projects. **Deliverables and Payment schedule** Activities The consultancy must carry out at least the following activities for the different components: - Identify and assess existing renewable hydrogen initiatives in Mexico. - Assess regional production and consumption potential of renewable hydrogen in Mexico. - Review the applicable legal and regulatory framework and generate improvement recommendations. - Review international best practices and identify those with potential application to the national context. - Conduct a technical assessment of the national value chain for the renewable hydrogen industry in Mexico and identify opportunities for regional hydrogen valleys. - Generate strategic recommendations to promote productive value chain for the renewable hydrogen industry, considering policy, regulatory, institutional, and market opportunities. - Design and suggest strategic monitoring indicators for the Renewable Hydrogen National Policy and project implementation. - Assess certification requirements for renewable hydrogen projects and suggest a national certification strategy. - Attend and coordinate necessary meetings with stakeholders to advance with project’s objectives. Deliverables Under the primary supervision of Mexico - GGGI’s Climate Finance and Policy Officer and SENER’s Undersecretariat for Planning and Energy Transition, the consultant will develop the following deliverables: Deliverable 1.Methodological Proposal The consultant will submit an inception report outlining the proposed methodological approach for carrying out the assignment, including the work plan, implementation schedule, stakeholder engagement strategy, information requirements, proposed analytical methodology, coordination mechanisms with SENER and GGGI, identified risks, and mitigation measures. The report shall demonstrate a clear understanding of the assignment and provide the basis for implementation. Deliverable 2. Assessment of existing renewable hydrogen initiatives in Mexico (baseline) and initial regional production potential. The consultant will conduct a technical assessment of the current status of renewable hydrogen projects and initiatives in Mexico. This assessment will include both quantitative and qualitative evaluations of their value chains. Additionally, the consultant will identify the regional or subnational areas with the highest potential for renewable hydrogen production and consumption, taking into account the availability of renewable energy sources and water resources. This assessment will serve to build a baseline and identify regional production potential for the Renewable Hydrogen National Policy. Deliverable 3.  Analysis and Recommendations for the Regulatory Framework of Renewable Hydrogen in Mexico. The consultant will review the current legal and regulatory framework and identify existing gaps that hinder the effective development of the renewable hydrogen value chain. This analysis will cover the entire value chain, including production, storage in various forms, transportation, distribution, and uses of renewable hydrogen and its derivatives. Additionally, the consultant will propose updates or new regulations based on best international practices that can be adapted to the Mexican context. If needed, the consultant will participate in meetings with both national and international experts and will organize the information gathered during the analysis to facilitate its implementation. Deliverable 4. Technical assessment of the renewable hydrogen value chain in Mexico. The consultant will prepare a comprehensive technical assessment of the renewable hydrogen value chain in Mexico. The analysis shall include, at least, a comprehensive review of existing and potential final demand, resource availability and its competition with human or other sectors' consumption, existing local industrial capacities and available or potential logistics infrastructure (transport and storage). The analysis shall identify competitive regions or valleys within the country for producing renewable hydrogen, based on their competitiveness, and opportunities to develop strategic industrial clusters. Deliverable 5. Recommendations to promote the renewable hydrogen value chain in Mexico. Based on the previous deliverable, the consultant will generate strategic recommendations, including but not limited to policy and regulatory requirements, necessary institutional arrangements, economic and fiscal incentives, and identified market opportunities. These recommendatio