FORMATION OF VALUE CHAINS FOR GREEN HYDROGEN
The world is entering an unprecedented period when our energy systems will begin to radically change. The article is devoted to the issue of determining the features of the formation of green hydrogen value chains. The main idea of the study was to identify and describe the potential opportunities...
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Alfred Nobel University
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Academy Review |
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| Summary: | The world is entering an unprecedented period when our energy systems will begin to radically
change. The article is devoted to the issue of determining the features of the formation of green hydrogen
value chains. The main idea of the study was to identify and describe the potential opportunities for the
rapid growth of the global hydrogen economy and the features of value creation for green hydrogen
in the specified conditions of the global hydrogen economy. It has been noted that the delay in the
development of a systematic and mature hydrogen economy is mainly due to difficult storage conditions
and the safety aspect of its transportation.
It has been substantiated that the green hydrogen value chain can be divided into the following
elements: upstream (production), intermediate (storage and transportation), and downstream (end
consumption). Each of these components of the hydrogen value chain needs to address its own technical
and socio-economic challenges. The hydrogen production process carries production costs, as it is not
a naturally occurring source, making it three times more expensive than fossil fuels. It should also
be considered that storage and transportation can still significantly increase the cost of hydrogen as a
product.
Thus, the storage and transportation of hydrogen reserves present significant challenges. The
study analytically proves that, even though hydrogen has almost three times the energy content of
transportation fuel, it is still almost three times more expensive to use than other fossil fuels under
today’s conditions and prices. At the same time, the article notes that molecular hydrogen is the most
optimistic solution for achieving a carbon-neutral energy economy, and it requires scientific intervention
for its production, storage, and transportation.
Therefore, the production of green hydrogen from renewable energy sources is considered
a potential solution to achieving the goal of reducing carbon emissions in industry, promoting the
development of renewable energy sources, and ensuring energy security for countries. The study
presents potential features of green hydrogen value creation and describes potential ways of using
green hydrogen in the economy in the near future. In the near future, we can expect the use of green
hydrogen in the form of a patented mixture of hydrogen and natural gas (Nythane); in production as a fuel for industrial processes, helping to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and minimizing carbon
emissions (Nythane and synthetic gas, Power-to-X technologies); in production as a raw material for
the production of ammonia and fertilizers; as hydrogen fuel cells for cars; as well as in the energy
production sector. When renewable energy production is high, excess renewable energy can help
electrolysis create more hydrogen in an environmentally friendly way. |
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| ISSN: | 3041-2137 3041-2145 |