Report shows detailed comparison between green hydrogen and natural gas across various sectors, with similarities and differences.
Here’s a post from Cummins including the following:
Green Hydrogen vs. Fossil Fuels:
- Green hydrogen is made using renewable energy, without greenhouse gas emissions.
- It is considered significantly better than most combustion technologies, with various fuel cell technologies achieving around 60% efficiency.
- Green hydrogen is sustainable, and hydrogen safety standards are developed, mature, and effective.
To be clear, let us look into the differences between Natural Gas and Green Hydrogen:
| Characteristic | Natural Gas | Green Hydrogen |
|---|---|---|
| Production Process | Steam methane reforming (SMR) | Electrolysis using renewable energy (e.g., solar, wind, hydro) |
| Carbon Emissions | Releases CO2 during combustion | Zero-carbon dioxide emissions |
| Scalability | Limited by natural gas availability | High scalability with renewable energy expansion |
| Long-term Sustainability | Moderate to low | High |
| Cost | Less expensive | More expensive |
| Air Pollutants | Generates NOx and other pollutants | No NOx or other air pollutants |
| Infrastructure | Existing infrastructure for natural gas | Limited infrastructure for green hydrogen |
| Energy Source | Fossil fuel | Renewable energy source |
| Environmental Impact | Contributes to greenhouse gas emissions | Zero greenhouse gas emissions |
Interestingly, we have some other comparison posts like this post:
Our specialty focus areas include 
Battery vs. Hydrogen Fuel Cell – Which is the Ultimate Energy Solution? – This post from VisualCapitalist compares batteries and hydrogen fuel cells for energy storage, highlighting the fundamental differences between the two technologies. How Will Hydrogen be Transported? Pipelines vs. Shipping – This Cleantechnica article explores the two primary methods being considered for the transportation of green hydrogen: pipelines and shipping via liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHC). LNG vs. Blue Ammonia in Future! Wood Mackenzie’s Report – An Ing Industry article summarizing a Wood Mackenzie report on the competition between LNG and blue ammonia for future energy markets.
