The colours of hydrogen
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The colours of hydrogen
• Green – derived from renewables , no CO2 byproduct ( electrolysis )
• Blue – derived from natural gas with CCUS ( reforming )
• Grey – derived from natural gas without CCUS ( reforming )
• Brown – derived from coal / lignite with CCUS ( gasification )
• Black – derived from coal without CCUS ( gasification )
• Pink – derived using power and / or waste heat from nuclear ( electrolysis , reforming )
In focus : Salah Mahdy , newly appointed Global Director – Environmental Hydrogen at Howden , outlines the challenges and opportunities ahead
How challenging will it be to accelerate hydrogen solutions globally ? We know that a hydrogen-based energy transition will not happen overnight , but the hydrogen economy is enjoying unprecedented business and political momentum , with the number of projects and policies around the world expanding rapidly .
From a high level , the major challenge is reducing the hydrogen price at the pump to $ 1.50- $ 2 per kg , which requires improvements throughout the entire hydrogen value chain , from production , processing , transportation and storage , to distribution . The great support this industry is getting globally – from governments , energy companies , and relevant institutions and associations – will catalyse cost reductions by increasing research and development in hydrogen technologies and industrial processes .
Which markets will Howden be targeting ? We decided to move in two parallel routes . The first is to grow and move the same way the market will evolve . We believe that the mobility applications and pilot projects in a number of process industries will take the lead in the early years , and later larger-scale projects to follow once more advanced technologies are available . energydigital . com 29