To transition to a green hydrogen future, we need access to cheap renewable energy, clean water, and economical electrolyzers. These parts of the puzzle seem to be falling into place.
Now, Rethink Energy is tackling the question of how this hydrogen will be transported and what it will cost. Depending on the distance travelled: either pipelines or liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHC) transported in ships would be the transportation method. “Pipelines and hydrogen ships to dominate H2 distribution,” Rethink Energy writes. It is expected that the cost of transport will be up to 50% of the cost of hydrogen delivered. It may prove to be more important than the cost of production.
“By 2050, Rethink Energy has forecast that 735 million tons of green hydrogen will be produced each year, using renewable energy to power electrolysis. Spanning from aviation to steelmaking, the use…
The Green Hydrogen Pipeline & Shipping Question
