Abstract
This research note summarizes the User Case 3 in FME NTRANS which has explored solutions to the so-called 'chicken and egg' problem in maritime hydrogen value chains, focusing on Western Norway. Based on three workshops and review of documents, the user case proposes six solutions to this problem: stronger support for both early-movers and hydrogen infrastructure, simultaneous development of supply and demand of hydrogen in local projects, establishment of hydrogen hubs, strong state leadership, and the acknowledgement of hydrogen innovation's complexity in policymaking. These perspectives complement the Norwegian government's hydrogen roadmap by highlighting especially the systemic and uncertain nature of hydrogen innovation, and the importance of state leadership.