This white paper argues that Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs), intergovernmental agreements, and host government agreements can reduce the cost of capital for green hydrogen projects in developing countries. High-risk premia, policy instability, and regulatory uncertainty deter investors, raising financing costs. BITs provide protections such as currency convertibility, profit repatriation, and access to international arbitration, while project-specific agreements stabilize fiscal and legal terms. Using Argentina as a case study, the paper recommends standardized investment agreements linked to BITs to de-risk projects and attract capital. This approach could unlock global green hydrogen potential at scale.

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