Through a series of interviews and consultations with >100 market players, both global and local, various factors were assessed to determine the city's potential as a H2 hub and equipment manufacturer and confirm Houston’s strengths and growth opportunities for providing the “picks and shovels” of the green H2 gold rush, including businesses with relevance to the supply chain, companies integrating components for large-scale electrolyzer systems, and public authorities and institutions needed to create supportive conditions.