Low-carbon hydrogen the way to go for heavy industries and their decarbonization goals; many challenges still yet to be addressed.
Here’s an article posted in Capgemini.
According to the article,
- Heavy industries are embracing low-carbon hydrogen to meet sustainability goals.
- Low-carbon hydrogen is set to transform the future of heavy industry operations.
- This innovative approach promises to significantly reduce carbon emissions.
Heavy industries are planning to implement low-carbon hydrogen in their operations through various strategies and initiatives:
- Investment in Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production: Heavy industries are investing in the development and deployment of low-carbon hydrogen production technologies, such as electrolysis using renewable energy and carbon capture and utilization (CCUS).
- Infrastructure Development: Companies are building and upgrading infrastructure to support the use of low-carbon hydrogen, including pipelines, storage facilities, and refueling stations.
- Technology Upgrades: Heavy industries are upgrading their existing technologies to be compatible with low-carbon hydrogen, such as modifying engines and boilers to run on hydrogen.
- Collaboration and Partnerships: Industries are forming partnerships with technology providers, research institutions, and other stakeholders to accelerate the development and adoption of low-carbon hydrogen solutions.
- Pilot Projects and Demonstrations: Many companies are conducting pilot projects and demonstrations to test and validate the use of low-carbon hydrogen in their operations, addressing technical and logistical challenges.
- Policy Support and Advocacy: Heavy industries are advocating for supportive policies and regulations to encourage the adoption of low-carbon hydrogen, such as carbon pricing and incentives for low-carbon hydrogen production.
- Training and Capacity Building: Companies are investing in training and capacity building for their employees to ensure they have the necessary skills to operate and maintain low-carbon hydrogen systems.
- Integration with Existing Operations: Heavy industries are integrating low-carbon hydrogen into their existing operations, such as using it as a feedstock for chemicals and refining, or as a fuel for power generation and transportation.
These strategies aim to accelerate the transition to low-carbon hydrogen and reduce the carbon footprint of heavy industries, ultimately contributing to the achievement of sustainability targets.
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