2022 Agenda

This presentation will set the scene by providing the global status of CCS in 2022. What signficant developments have been made and what more action needs to be taken?

Global CO₂ emissions must be reduced by more than 80% from current levels by 2050, and a growing number of companies have already committed to their own net zero goals. Mission Net Zero will require a multi-pronged approach - leveraging existing infrastructure, developing next generation capture and utilization technologies and a digital ecosystem to precisely and transparently trace and manage CO2. Investment, Innovation and Integration will be central to keeping the cost of transitions manageable as new technologies arise to achieve these aspirations.

Reaching net-zero will be impossible without CCUS. Shell Catalysts & Technologies and Technip Energies are working together to provide easy and cost-effective CCUS solutions for all industries. By combining both, state-of-the-art carbon capture technology and project execution excellence, we drive cost down to reach our customers decarbonization goals.

This presentation will explore the latest interlinking technologies associated with H2 and CCUS to showcase how they are both contributing to a net zero future. 

New frontiers in CCUS. CCUS is uniquely positioned to be an essential means to meet a growing energy demand while addressing climate change.  Baker Hughes CCUS portfolio features advanced turbomachinery, solvent-based state-of—the-art CO2 capture processes and equipment, wells construction and management for CO2 storage, and advanced digital monitoring solutions. The company has also invested in Electrochaea, whose technology enables the production of low carbon synthetic natural gas, thus contributing to the decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors. 
 

Project Tundra is a bold initiative aiming to build the world’s largest carbon capture facility in North Dakota. The project utilizes Fluor’s proprietary Econamine FG PlusSM (EFG+) technology to capture 4 million metric tons per year CO2 from the flue gases produced at the Milton R Young lignite-fired power generation station. Captured CO2 is compressed and dehydrated to meet pipeline specifications, and ultimately sequestered in a geologic storage reservoir.

This presentation will provide an overview of Project Tundra along with the latest overall project status, while also highlighting some key recently developed EFG+ features implemented in the design. 

Fluor has developed a new large-scale absorber column design capable of treating 2,400 MMSCFD of flue gas produced by the MRY power station in a single absorption train. The ability to treat such a large volume of flue gas in a single absorption train reduces the capital cost and footprint of the carbon capture facility. Fluor’s proprietary Solvent Maintenance System serves to maintain the quality of the circulating solvent in pristine condition, reducing the solvent degradation rate, and improving the overall environmental signature of the carbon capture unit. In addition, the presentation will provide a breakdown of the relative capital vs. operating costs over the lifecycle of the unit emphasizing the importance of addressing both to reduce the lifecycle cost of carbon capture.

Carbon capture costs need to be reduced to enable the necessary broad adoption and avoid climate change. The CO2 Solutions by Saipem process combined with Novozymes large scale enzyme production takes a significant step in that direction. As capture costs, in general, are also greatly influenced by the scale and CO2 concentration in the industrial off-gas, Saipem and Novozymes now focus on accelerating the process scale-up within all industries that need low-cost and efficient carbon capture, namely in Cement, Oil & Gas, Iron & Steel and Coalfired, Biomass, Waste and Gas Power. 

Industry support for large-scale carbon capture and storage continues to gain traction in Houston as well as Texas. What needs to happen to further capitalise on this encouraging trend for wide-scale, affordable deployment?

Cement industry is considered one of the main drivers of climate change, responsible for around 8% of global CO2 emissions. Up to 70% of CO2 emissions in cement production are due to the calcination of limestone (CaCO3). Limestone is the main raw material in the cement production process, and it is separated into calcium oxide (CaO) and CO2 at high temperature.

Some short term solutions on decarbonisation have been identified as levers that companies can pull without a step change in capex required, such as energy efficiency, alternative fuels and product innovation. However, these solutions are not sufficient to significantly reduce the industry’s current high carbon footprint. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is vital to decarbonize cement and lime manufacturing to help reach climate neutrality goals and lessen the negative environmental impacts caused by industrial emissions.

Relying on its industry leading experience in cryogenic technologies, Air Liquide E&C has developed a complete range of CO2 capture technologies called Cryocap™. Cryocap™ is a proprietary technological innovation for CO2 capture that is unique in the world. This technology is proven to be environmentally sustainable because it only requires electricity to operate, which can be supplied by green energy. As it is a high efficiency power-driven technology, CryocapTM is more advantageous compared to solvent based solutions using steam.

Our world is built upon carbon. Abundant, affordable and reliable energy has improved the world’s standard of living and  driven technology to new heights not envisioned just a generation ago. However, carbon is increasing in the atmosphere and impacting our climate which requires steps to innovate for a lower carbon future.  Alternative energy solutions, like hydrogen, and CCUS technologies must be developed and deployed at scale to lower our collective emissions impact. Hydrogen processes and CCUS work together to produce clean hydrogen.  Hydrogen can also be paired with Direct Air Capture (DAC) to produce a drop-in low carbon liquid diesel and jet fuel at scale in the near-term.  CCUS, DAC and clean hydrogen can work together to advance a circular carbon economy during the energy transition and play a role in achieving net-zero goals.

A unique chemical looping process can convert a wide range of fuels, both solid and gaseous, such as natural gas, coal, petroleum coke (petcoke), methane, biomass, and other industrial process off-gases and materials, into multiple products including hydrogen, synthesis gas (syngas), and steam for power, process and heating. The process inherently isolates a concentrated CO2 stream which can be used for other onsite processes or transported and stored. This unique chemical looping platform is highly scalable and can be applied to a wide array of industrial processes.

CO2 Compressors are a critical component of a Carbon Capture, Utilization and Sequestration system.  Following separation from flue gas, pipeline transportation requires boosting of saturated CO2 from around atmospheric pressure to well above the supercritical phase, which consumes a substantial amount of power.  Careful attention to CO2 pipeline compressor design is critical to maximizing efficiency and minimizing capital cost while properly addressing condensate removal, fugitive emissions and carefully managing the margin between CO2 supercritical gas and liquid phases.  This presentation will cover the basics of CO2 compressor design to address those issues.

Carbon TerraVault CCS projects will inject CO2 captured from industrial sources into depleted underground oil and gas reservoirs and permanently store CO2 deep underground. CRC has identified up to 1 billion metric tons of potential CO2 permanent storage capacity across California that will help contribute to the decarbonization of the state. Additionally, CalCapture, CRC’s carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) project will capture CO2 from our Elk Hills natural gas power plant and inject and permanently store that CO2?deep underground into oil formations for either pure sequestration and/or enhanced oil recovery.

In this emerging market there are many factors to be considered when evaluating technology and project readiness. This panel discussion will touch on the stages of technology development and challenges when advancing to higher technology readiness levels (TRLs) and readiness for deployment. As technologies reach larger-scale demonstrations and deployments, complete projects are developed that must consider more than just the technology advancement and design of the system. As such, this panel discussion will also discuss project funding and financing as this becomes a critical component of project readiness, and other challenges facing the large-scale deployment of carbon capture. 
 

Frontier Energy is working with research firm GTI and The University of Texas at Austin on a project designed to show that renewable hydrogen can be a cost-effective fuel for multiple uses, including fuel cell electric vehicles.

This presentation will discuss the latest innovations around zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell powered commercial vehicles, including heavy trucks, buses and coaches.

This presentation will look at the latest developments from Plug Power around integrated H2 technology investments driving user advantage. 

-    Class 8 / 40 ton truck application as the most challenging on-road application for fuel cell -    Integration of subsystems – Fuel Cell system, battery system, tank system and cooling system -    Power density and form factor of Fuel Cell system as the key for solving the “integration puzzle” -    Overarching topics – HV safety and functional safety -    Optimization of energy consumption

The presentation will outline the latest technology innovations, cost-reduction efforts and system integration partnerships to reduce technology adoption friction points and increase the deployment of fuel cell buses, trucks, trains and marine vessels.

Hydrogen fuel may still only be making minor waves in the automotive sector, but in the future of the wider heavy-duty transport industry, it is touted as the fuel of the future. According to the Energy Transition Outlook Report it is anticipated that up to 13% of heavy good vehicles will be powered by hydrogen by 2050. What technology and equipment is required to meet these targets and how do we ensure that supply is kept with demand?

The presentation will discuss specialized manufacturing technology for the production of metallic bipolar plates for fuel cells.

This presentation will look at new developments of drive system design and integration for zero emission transport within the Symbio network.

Almost every country worldwide is talking about electrification, and global markets are quickly taking to powering a variety of vehicles with hydrogen fuel cell technology. The increase in demand not only means the industry must scale supply, but it also paves the way for investment, infrastructure and technology development. Rising demand is an opportunity for fuel cell manufacturers to improve and evolve their technology. At the forefront of this transition is the goal of lowering fleets’ total cost of ownership, with fuel efficiency, durability and ease of integration all becoming areas where advanced technology can provide value. Loop Energy Director of Business Development North America, Tom Rost, will explore how Loop Energy views this growth in demand and why this is an opportunity to produce better performing and cost-effective hydrogen fuel cells for commercial vehicles.

Hydrogen as a fuel will play an increasing role in the zero emission mobility at the side of the battery electric powertrains. The physical properties of Hydrogen, especially the very low density requires very specific storage systems to reach an appropriate packaging space and range while matching all the safety and integration constraints. With a complete hydrogen storage system developed, Faurecia shares a holistic overview about the function & challenges of hydrogen storage system for mobility application and an outlook of the mandatory step to accelerate the take off.

•    Architecture strategy: minimum requirement to manage function/safety
•    Filling strategy: Impact of fueling protocol, Noise management, Requirement on components
•    Integration challenges, durability & safety
•    Industrialization & examples of systems in production
 

The use of hydrogen fuel cells integrated into Intelligent Power Management systems used on oil and gas drilling rigs. 

At Airbus, we have the ambition to develop the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft by 2035. Hydrogen propulsion will help us to deliver on this ambition. Our ZEROe concept aircraft enable us to explore a variety of configurations and hydrogen technologies that will shape the development of our future zero-emission aircraft.

The global market for fuel cells is projected to reach almost US$15 billion by 2027, driven by the technology's crucial role in building a clean and sustainable planet for future generations. Despite the research and improvements in fuel cell design and components made over the past several years, many issues still have to be addressed before they can finally become competitive enough. What are the latest developments in the market and what does the future of design look like for fuel cells across multiple industries?

With the headquarters of 40% of the publicly traded oil and gas exploration and production firms,  14% of America’s refining capacity, and 44% of its petrochemical capacity, Houston is the energy capital of the world.  But, that industry faces a dual challenge of providing the energy needed to meet growing global demand, while simultaneously addressing the impacts of climate change.  In response to this challenge, the Greater Houston Partnership has launched the Houston Energy Transition Initiative which is leveraging the region’s energy leadership to accelerate global solutions for a low-carbon future.

This presentation will look at the latest DOE hydrogen programs across a variety of differecnt sectors. 

With its ability to be used as a fuel source, an industrial feedstock, or to produce and store electricity, clean hydrogen will have a critical role in accelerating decarbonization across all sectors of our economy. This presentation will look at the latest trends and CHFC member projects which are advancing the hydrogen economy.

This presentation will provide solutions for how electrolyzer technology could fit together into an energy ecosystem that serves as a backbone to create new business models.

Hydrogen is being considered as a key component in the overall push toward decarbonization of the energy industry.  Leveraging existing production, transportation, and storage infrastructure will play an important role in deploying hydrogen and meeting overall decarbonization policy goals.  This presentation will provide an overview of some of the key challenges and opportunities will be part of the hydrogen solution.

This presentation will look at the techno-economics, policy, and commercial applications and markets of hydrogen production and CCUS.

Global decarbonization momentum has increased the focus on the unique and many roles of hydrogen in a low-carbon energy system. The Houston Gulf Coast area anchors the world’s leading hydrogen system, producing approximately 1/3 of the US’s total H2 gas annually, and encompassing an expansive system of 48 H2 production plants, over 900 miles of H2 pipelines (more than half of the US’s H2 pipelines and one-third of H2 pipelines globally), as well as geologically unique and at scale salt cavern storage. What steps are being taken to ensure Houston can transition rapidly enough capture these new opportunities?

While fossil gas is often seen as a transition fuel towards a fully decarbonised energy mix, GE Gas Power sees low-carbon gas as “a destination technology” with the potential to convert power plants to run 100% on clean hydrogen by 2030. GE has combustion technologies that are capable of operating on a wide range of hydrogen concentrations up to ~100% (by volume). 

The transition of Distributed Hydrogen Production, Hydrogen Supply Chain, and technologies today.

Comparing Liquid Hydrogen, LNG, and Ammonia as energy carriers.

Creating an efficient hydrogen ecosystem is a pivotal step in changing how we produce and deliver energy. The scale of the energy problem today demands a portfolio of innovative solutions. Hydrogen can play a major role in that portfolio. The multitude of hydrogen production technologies has the potential to support more rapid scale-up and market evolution.

Ways2H patented thermochemical process converts waste biomass into renewable hydrogen. The process, which does not burn or incinerate waste, is a unique solution for the global solid waste management market and the rapidly growing hydrogen economy.

This presentation will look at various Power-to-X products, address the challenges ahead as a technology company and finding the right balance between Standardization and Tailored Design. 
 

1- Why compression is necessary along the hydrogen value chain
2- The compression matter requires early engagement with stakeholders
3- Application highlights based on full lifecycle solutions to optimize the levelized cost of hydrogen
 

Novel nanomaterials and how their employment in the electrolyzer technologies will allow a drastic reduction of CAPEX and OPEX and, by that, lower the Levelized Cost of green Hydrogen (LCOH) to a level comparable with the grey hydrogen.

Carbon America is a carbon dioxide capture and sequestration 'super developer' deploying existing off-the-shelf carbon removal technology while also developing its own proprietary next-generation technology

Entropy is a full service carbon capture company. Our Glacier plant installation is the first commercial project of its kind in the world and is due to be commissioned in coming weeks. Entropy has secured $300 million of funding and owns the next generation of post-combustion technology.

LanzaTech recycles carbon from industrial off-gases and syngas generated from solid waste streams, turning the global carbon crisis into a feedstock opportunity with the potential to displace 30% of crude oil use today and reduce global CO2 emissions by 10%. The LanzaTech process converts carbon-rich gas streams to valuable products via gas fermentation, to reduce emissions and make new products for a circular carbon economy.

The Coastal Bend Carbon Management Partnership will develop a carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) project in the Port of Corpus Christi in an alliance with Talos Energy. The agreement encompasses approximately 13,000 acres for CCS project evaluation, with an initial goal to sequester 1.0 – 1.5 million metric tons of CO2 per year of industrial emissions into saline aquifers utilizing an estimated total storage capacity of 50 – 100 million metric tons.

In addition to being cost-efficient, the CCUS infrastructure  must be safe and accessible for maintenance. However, our judgement on hazards of new things can be best perceived when compared to existing experiences and currently, there is limited industrial experience in CCUS. For example, often the closet experience for dense phase CO2 transportation and storage is natural gas handling. Hazards, risks, and design practices for natural gas pipes serve as the compass in CCUS risk assessment. That is not sufficient. CO2 is a known asphyxiant and it can harm people and environment. It also forms acid solution in aqueous phase leading to corrosion issues and pipe cracks. In presence of small amounts of impurities typical to industrial CO2 streams and in the event of incidental formation of water in the pipeline, CO2 pipelines can experience very low PH levels and corrosion can start in matter of hours or days. Pipe cracks and thus depressurization in turn may lead to severely low temperatures. Steel exposed to low temperature can experience embrittlement.  The above risks of stress on infrastructure materials cannot be left unmitigated. Mitigation however is only possible through appropriate choice of materials at the design phase, removing impurities from CO2 where possible and close monitoring of the infrastructure through its entire lifecycle. The presentation discusses selecting materials for cost-efficient, safe and sustainable CO2 transport and storage infrastructure.

Solving the multitude of unique commercial challenges in originating, financing, building, and operating multi-hundred-million dollar industrial-scale CCUS systems.

CCS/CCUS attract attention as a solution for achieving carbon neutrality all over the world.

Therefore, an increasing amount of steel pipe being used as a CO2 injection tubing. JFE’s martensitic steel show certain amounts of corrosion resistance on CO2 gas with contamination environments. The result was that JFE’s material can be applicable for the CO2 injection tubing.

For steel pipe connection, we conducted low temperature connection tests which is JFE’s own unique way of simulating actual CCS/CCUS operations, using JFE’s premium connection “JFELION”.

The increase in CCS projects is being driven by lots of factors: a fundamental awareness of the dangers of climate change, an acknowledgement of the vital role CCS plays in net-zero development, engagement from governments and the private sector, and increased financial investment from both. Progress has been made in recent years but how can more funding be unlocked? What steps need to be taken to ensure sustained growth?

Can we turn the subsurface reservoir into a natural underground refinery? What if this refinery could use CO2 as a carbon feedstock? That’s the vision for Cemvita Energy’s Subsurface Carbon Utilization platform by leveraging the existing legacy, knowledge, and infrastructure for CO2 Sequestration and Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), Microbial EOR, and biological CO2 Utilization, to offer an innovative solution for production of carbon-negative and renewable oil.

Delta Purification® is an industrial liquids reclamation division focused on the field of purifying and reclaiming, recycling and reusing solvents and glycols providing energy processors and heavy industry the option of not disposing of these waste materials in underground disposal wells.

Global demand for concrete is second only to the demand for water, but the production of cement – the “glue” used to make concrete – is the world’s second largest emitter of CO2, responsible for ~8% of global industrial emissions. Pradeep Ghosh will discuss how new decarbonization technologies from Solidia Technologies® are ushering in the next generation of building materials and making sustainability business as usual in the global construction market.

CCUS has become widely discussed as a concept for industrial transformation towards sustainability in particular. While many CCUS applications can be considered technically feasible, the main barriers to their industrial implementation and upscaling are higher costs compared with conventional production paths. How can we drive costs down? What creative methods can we utilise to get to net-zero?

For fleet operators that are new to hydrogen fuel cell-powered trucks, the cost and accessibility of fueling solutions has been a challenge. This presentation will evaluate options for hydrogen infrastructure to grow with an expanding fleet, including a case study for temporary truck refueling. A case study will be presented demonstrating the successful operation of fuel cell trucks on test tracks and supported with BayoTech high-pressure transport trailers. The Type III cylinder-based solutions transport up to three times more hydrogen than steel tube trailers and offer the additional benefit of direct vehicle fueling.

Materials based hydrogen storage technologies could be promising for fuel cell applications in transportation and energy sectors. The talk presents learnings from the DOE funded hydrogen engineering center of excellence program that evaluated metal hydrides, chemical hydrides and adsorbents from a systems engineering standpoint for transportation applications. Also, opportunities for materials based hydrogen storage for energy sector, specifically for oil and gas and power generation industries will be discussed.

This presentation will overview recent advances at Celadyne in development of highly durable membranes for heavy duty fuel cell applications.  Results include demonstration of membranes that step towards U.S. Department of Energy’s million-mile fuel cell truck targets. The presentation will also address critical material challenges for fuel cells. 

Methanol offers attractive characteristics that make it especially well-suited for economically delivering green hydrogen at the point of use, benefiting both stationary power applications and on-road/off-road mobility. This paper will examine the virtues of methanol as a hydrogen carrier, including technology readiness, carbon intensity, economics, and energy security.

CGA is a leading voice in the development of safety standards for emerging hydrogen technologies and markets. As the hydrogen industry continues to grow and develop, CGA’s extensive knowledge and expertise on standards will be essential and help build confidence in this expanding market.

Flexitallic enables Solid Oxide Fuel Cells to be sealed by using a revolutionary product Thermiculite® 866, providing a SOFC sealing material suitable for vast range of fuel cell seals including automotive gaskets seals and auxiliary power unit sealing material.

Hydrogen is well-suited for an array of applications and unlocks a viable pathway to decarbonization for hard-to-decarbonize heavy industries, such as oil and gas. Hydrogen-powered fuel cells can allow organizations to generate more electricity from less hydrogen while providing reliable power. This presentation will delve into the benefits of using this energy-dense, carbon-free fuel across a variety of scenarios and applications in the oil and gas industry, including co-generation, pipeline blending for low-carbon power, and Combined Heat and Power.

New catalysts and their hybrids hold high promise for use in PEM-type fuel cells where the lower operating temperatures allow the use of organic compounds. However, more work still needs to be done to invent and test such carbon-containing catalysts to determine whether they can withstand the higher operating temperatures in SOFC fuel cells of from 400-600 degrees C.
 

FuelCell Energy, Inc. has leveraged five decades of research and development to become a global leader in delivering environmentally responsible proprietary fuel cell technology.  An evolving power grid and zero emissions transportation transition, can use FuelCell Energy’s clean fuel cell technology for decarbonization and hydrogen production.

This presentation will overview recent advances at pH Matter in development of highly durable catalysts for heavy duty fuel cell applications.  Results include demonstration of cells that meet the U.S. Department of Energy’s interim million-mile fuel cell truck target.  Additionally, strategies being developed for higher power PEM fuel cells will be discussed.

This panel will take a deeper dive into the latest technological advances and breakthroughs in evolving the world of fuel cell development. What steps are being taken and what needs to happen to make them more durable and scalable for the US market?

Solid oxide technology is garnering increased interest among the world’s leading corporations and government entities for hydrogen production – it is proving to operate at higher efficiency compared to PEM and alkaline to produce low-cost, clean hydrogen. This presentation will delve into how solid oxide technology is advancing decarbonization efforts by providing clean, low-cost hydrogen production for carbon-free electricity generation, injection into the natural gas pipeline, transportation, or for use in industrial processes.
 

This presentation will show that the cost of green hydrogen production can decrease significantly through continued adoption and innovation of the technology, as well as efficiency improvements to finally spur the green hydrogen economy.

Green hydrogen is one of the technologies with highest expectations to support the clean power generation and decarbonization in the path to net zero. To scale this technology to the level needed for the desired impact, a large pool of consumers need to grow at a rapid pace. Without having a consistent pool of H2 up-takers that will demand and buy consistently significant amounts of hydrogen and therefore replacing the use of fossil fuels, the H2 economy will be lagging behind the expectations to meet Paris Agreement. Based on DNV research and own models, DNV will present its insights on the Hydrogen demand drivers based on the current technology, economic, policy and regulatory developments.

Burying organic waste in landfills creates a long-term obligation for operators and does not optimize its economic value nor does it minimize the environmental impact. Thermochemical gasification of organic waste to produce hydrogen is one of the emerging opportunities for green waste valorization that benefits both landfill operators and the environment.
This talk will:
•    Summarize technical approaches available for gasification of biomass (biomass and green waste) to produce “green hydrogen.”
•    Outline the various technical challenges and opportunities for innovation.
•    Conclude with quantifying the opportunity for utilizing green waste for hydrogen.
 

Discussion of hydrogen trends in mobility, and what is causing the market to evolve. Exploring various use cases and what the migration to hydrogen will look like (including buses, trucks, warehouse and cars). 

Port Corpus Christi (PCC) has 6+ different project at various stages of development with international (Canadian, European, and Asian) companies addressing various stages of the H2 value chain. PCC is the largest port in the country by revenue tonnage and is the nation’s premier energy exporter (~58% of all domestically produced crude goes out of PCC).

This panel will look at the various pathways to sustainable hydrogen production and supply.

Green hydrogen is necessary to help the world decarbonize and governments and organizations around the world are increasingly considering green hydrogen as a replacement for fossil fuels, due to its energy density and flexibility as an energy carrier.  Safe, compact, and energy efficient hydrogen storage is needed to help effect this transition.  Leveraging its world-leading position in powder metal solutions, over the last nine years GKN has developed an energy storage solution based on metal hydrides that is ideally suited for hydrogen storage applications where safety, a small footprint, high load, and long duration are crucial.  GKN’s modular hydrogen storage systems support distributed hydrogen storage in a broad range of applications such as backup power and renewable energy storage, supply and optimization.  Metal hydride hydrogen storage offers an alternative to compressed hydrogen, liquid hydrogen and battery storage while addressing the challenges of these energy storage systems.

Growing electrification of our energy systems and penetration of intermittent renewables will call for increased energy storage and hydrogen will be a piece of the puzzle. Moving projects from MW to GW scale, a wide range or storage dimensions can be encountered, from kilograms up to thousands of tons of H2. Vallourec is able to optimize storage solutions, offering solutions covering this full scope, from cylinders to storage in pipelines and other tubular arrangements, all the way to geologic reservoirs like salt caverns. With always safety as first focus, the teams are meeting the technical challenges posed by hydrogen, like high pressures, embrittlement of steel materials or tightness of the connections: a wide range of solution has already been proved compatible for hydrogen and used in the field, and more is coming, providing safety and best lifetime – and ultimately TCO – than some non-metallic alternatives.

Renewable hydrogen is expected to play a large role in the decarbonization of hard to electrify sectors, but it requires abundant availability of renewable electricity coupled with a strong regulatory framework in order to be competitive. EDP Renewables as a leading developer and operator of wind and solar will present how it is leveraging on its current operation and know-how to speed up the pathway of renewable hydrogen cost competitiveness.

Hydrogen is becoming more widely viewed as the fuel of choice for medium and heavy duty vehicles. Installing hydrogen fueling infrastructure is often viewed by the affected public with concern or is meeting resistance due to a general perception that it is unsafe. Demonstrating that there is a well-developed framework of hydrogen safety standards reduces this level of concern and fosters wider acceptance.  The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) is focused on developing and communicating safety standards and information guiding the production, storage, transport, and use of hydrogen, particularly in the fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) industry.   The standards we develop will be incorporated by policymakers into regulations and guidelines. We need the support and active participation of players across the industry to make sure the standards we write help advance the adoption of hydrogen as a fuel and energy source.

Developing electrolyzers that can easily load follow to take advantage of affordable electricity is a critical enabling feature for green hydrogen to become cost competitive with fossil fuels. In this talk, Alex Zorniger discusses the important pathways ahead for how different low temperature electrolysis technologies can become economically competitive while taking advantage of inexpensive, renewable power.

This discussion will look at storage and transport technologies at various stages of development and analyse the types of companies that are funding them and what they are looking for when evaluating a technology.