A techno-economic evaluation and SWOT analysis of various hydrogen energy carriers: Production to distribution
<p dir="ltr">The transition from fossil fuel dependency to low-carbon pathways is dependent on efficient energy transportation methods. Hydrogen (H<sub>2</sub>) stands as a key player in achieving carbon-neutral targets by 2050. However, large-scale H<sub>2</sub&...
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| Summary: | <p dir="ltr">The transition from fossil fuel dependency to low-carbon pathways is dependent on efficient energy transportation methods. Hydrogen (H<sub>2</sub>) stands as a key player in achieving carbon-neutral targets by 2050. However, large-scale H<sub>2</sub> transport presents technological and economic challenges. This study provides a techno-economic evaluation (TEE) and SWOT analysis of hydrogen energy carriers (HECs) for export from natural gas-rich countries, comparing four different pathways: liquid hydrogen (LH<sub>2</sub>), ammonia (NH<sub>3</sub>), methanol (MeOH), and dimethyl ether (DME). NH<sub>3</sub> emerges as the most cost-effective option, with the lowest specific energy consumption (SEC) of 7.67 kWh/kg-H<sub>2</sub> and a levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) at US$4.76/kg-H<sub>2</sub>. SWOT analysis reveals strong infrastructure and regulatory support for NH<sub>3</sub>, while LH<sub>2</sub> is ranked higher on specific factors. Although NH<sub>3</sub> faces safety challenges, it remains favorable for sustainable transportation. However, significant research is needed to ensure the technological and economic feasibility of these pathways for large-scale implementation.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.03.125" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.03.125</a></p> |
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