Registration - HYDROGEN VALUE CHAIN

For the worldwide energy sector there is only one future, and it is called decarbonisation. The most straightforward way to decarbonise energy and natural gas streams is by replacing it with different types of “renewable” gasses and fuels, such as biogas/biomethane, hydrogen and ammonia. Especially Hydrogen has a great potential to provide quick and efficient decarbonization of the current fossil fuel-based system. Many applications ranging from heavy industry, chemicals production, and long range and consumer transport are based on molecules with the high energy density of current fossils fuels and are not easily replaced by electricity alone. It is therefore crucial to provide alternatives for these sectors in the form of renewable molecules like hydrogen to ensure their continued competitiveness, and to provide suitable pathways for decarbonization.

Hydrogen especially has a high potential for Europe, USA and Africa as it can be utilized for export purposes as well as being a way to decarbonize the local energy systems. A recent study performed by the European Investment Bank highlights this potential putting the overall benefit at 1 trillion euro. The abundance of solar potential as well as hydropower and other natural resources like natural gas deposits can be utilized to produce low cost green and blue hydrogen which can be exported as well as utilized locally. Providing Europe, USA and Africa with a potentially very powerful places in the new energy economy.

During this course we will touch upon the full hydrogen value chain. We will start with an introduction which is meant to set the scene and provides insights in the technology itself, it’s history and current use. Afterwards we will dive deeper in the potential applications, industries that are likely to utilize it as well as the trends for future growth. Discussing the potential for Europe, USA and Africa both economically and technically. Combining this with some insights in economics and their outlook. We will pay special attention on the potential, development, trends, technology and innovation regarding the place of Hydrogen in Mobility and transport.