Dynamic modeling of hydrogen production from boil-off gas (BOG) at onshore LNG facilities: Technical and socio-economic analysis

Integrating hydrogen (H2) production systems within natural gas (NG) supply chains can support smoothening transition to cleaner energy resources by utilizing existing infrastructures. This work investigates the dynamic conversion of boil-off gas (BOG) using steam methane reforming (SMR) to produce...

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Main Author: Yusuf, Noor (author)
Other Authors: Almomani, Fares (author), Qiblawey, Hazim (author)
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Yusuf, N., Almomani, F., & Qiblawey, H. (2024). Dynamic modeling of hydrogen production from boil-off gas (BOG) at onshore LNG facilities: Technical and socio-economic analysis. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 67, 949-958.
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LNG supply networks
Technical feasibility
Cleaner energy
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description Integrating hydrogen (H2) production systems within natural gas (NG) supply chains can support smoothening transition to cleaner energy resources by utilizing existing infrastructures. This work investigates the dynamic conversion of boil-off gas (BOG) using steam methane reforming (SMR) to produce H2 within liquified natural gas (LNG) process. The study extends beyond technical considerations to encompass a socio-economic approach, exploring optimal H2 allocation to different monetization techniques (e.g., ammonia and methanol) subject to final market price and demand data. Dynamic simulation showed an excellent ability to address the variations in BOG flow, change in LNG temperature and pressure drop within the LNG supply chain, highlighting the need for adaptive flowrate and process setpoints. The H2 productivity and yield are dependent on steam flow rates, steam to carbon ration (S/C) and energy input to the system. Optimizing the reformer temperature is the best practice to enhanced the conversion of BOG to H2. Allocating approximately 74% of the produced H2 to CO2-free ammonia production, and the remainder to methanol via CO2 hydrogenation, achieves an annual profitability of $1.36 billion. However, when considering variable demand and price data over ten years, the model proposes flexible annual H2 allocation to both monetization routes, resulting in an average yearly profitability of $6.84 billion. These findings underscore the importance of integrating interactive simulation approaches to address exogenous and endogenous uncertainties, providing a robust strategy against risks. The comprehensive approach presented in this study contributes to the understanding and strategic planning of H2 production within LNG supply chains, emphasizing adaptability and economic viability in the dynamic landscape of the energy transition.
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spelling Dynamic modeling of hydrogen production from boil-off gas (BOG) at onshore LNG facilities: Technical and socio-economic analysisYusuf, NoorAlmomani, FaresQiblawey, HazimBiol-offGas hydrogen generationLNG supply networksTechnical feasibilityCleaner energyIntegrating hydrogen (H2) production systems within natural gas (NG) supply chains can support smoothening transition to cleaner energy resources by utilizing existing infrastructures. This work investigates the dynamic conversion of boil-off gas (BOG) using steam methane reforming (SMR) to produce H2 within liquified natural gas (LNG) process. The study extends beyond technical considerations to encompass a socio-economic approach, exploring optimal H2 allocation to different monetization techniques (e.g., ammonia and methanol) subject to final market price and demand data. Dynamic simulation showed an excellent ability to address the variations in BOG flow, change in LNG temperature and pressure drop within the LNG supply chain, highlighting the need for adaptive flowrate and process setpoints. The H2 productivity and yield are dependent on steam flow rates, steam to carbon ration (S/C) and energy input to the system. Optimizing the reformer temperature is the best practice to enhanced the conversion of BOG to H2. Allocating approximately 74% of the produced H2 to CO2-free ammonia production, and the remainder to methanol via CO2 hydrogenation, achieves an annual profitability of $1.36 billion. However, when considering variable demand and price data over ten years, the model proposes flexible annual H2 allocation to both monetization routes, resulting in an average yearly profitability of $6.84 billion. These findings underscore the importance of integrating interactive simulation approaches to address exogenous and endogenous uncertainties, providing a robust strategy against risks. The comprehensive approach presented in this study contributes to the understanding and strategic planning of H2 production within LNG supply chains, emphasizing adaptability and economic viability in the dynamic landscape of the energy transition.This publication was supported by Qatar national funds (NPRP11S-1231-170152) and Qatar University grant (QUCG-CENG-23/24-111). The findings achieved herein are solely the responsibility of the authors. Open Access funding is provided by the Qatar National LibraryElsevier2025-06-23T10:49:14Z2024-05-20Articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.02.224Yusuf, N., Almomani, F., & Qiblawey, H. (2024). Dynamic modeling of hydrogen production from boil-off gas (BOG) at onshore LNG facilities: Technical and socio-economic analysis. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 67, 949-958.03603199https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360319924006487http://hdl.handle.net/10576/65710949-958671879-3487enhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:qspace.qu.edu.qa:10576/657102025-06-23T19:07:31Z
spellingShingle Dynamic modeling of hydrogen production from boil-off gas (BOG) at onshore LNG facilities: Technical and socio-economic analysis
Yusuf, Noor
Biol-off
Gas hydrogen generation
LNG supply networks
Technical feasibility
Cleaner energy
status_str publishedVersion
title Dynamic modeling of hydrogen production from boil-off gas (BOG) at onshore LNG facilities: Technical and socio-economic analysis
title_full Dynamic modeling of hydrogen production from boil-off gas (BOG) at onshore LNG facilities: Technical and socio-economic analysis
title_fullStr Dynamic modeling of hydrogen production from boil-off gas (BOG) at onshore LNG facilities: Technical and socio-economic analysis
title_full_unstemmed Dynamic modeling of hydrogen production from boil-off gas (BOG) at onshore LNG facilities: Technical and socio-economic analysis
title_short Dynamic modeling of hydrogen production from boil-off gas (BOG) at onshore LNG facilities: Technical and socio-economic analysis
title_sort Dynamic modeling of hydrogen production from boil-off gas (BOG) at onshore LNG facilities: Technical and socio-economic analysis
topic Biol-off
Gas hydrogen generation
LNG supply networks
Technical feasibility
Cleaner energy
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.02.224
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360319924006487
http://hdl.handle.net/10576/65710