Unlocking the Potential of Hydrogen: The Role of Expert Knowledge in Decarbonisation
Key Ideas
- Approximately 100 million tonnes of hydrogen are produced globally annually, offering a significant opportunity for carbon emissions reduction.
- Rethinking hydrogen production can aid industrial decarbonisation by lowering the carbon intensity of sectors like chemicals, fuels, and refining.
- Expertise blending traditional energy project execution with sector-specific requirements is crucial for successful large-scale hydrogen projects.
- Expert knowledge plays a vital role in maximizing the potential of hydrogen in contributing to Net Zero targets and decarbonisation efforts.
Jose Abrantes, Global Hydrogen Market Director at KBR, emphasizes the importance of expert knowledge in leveraging the potential of hydrogen for decarbonisation. Despite current pessimism surrounding hydrogen development, the global production of around 100 million tonnes annually offers a substantial opportunity for reducing carbon emissions. By re-evaluating hydrogen production methods, industries can facilitate decarbonisation in challenging sectors such as chemicals, fuels, refining, and fertiliser production. However, the successful execution of these projects, especially on a large scale, necessitates expertise that combines conventional energy project execution practices with specialized requirements from the hydrogen sector. Abrantes highlights the critical role of expert knowledge in driving the transition towards Net Zero goals and achieving effective decarbonisation in various industries.