Studies & Tools
Market and Policy Environment, Cost Models, Analyses, Factsheets and Overviews
White Paper: Contract for Difference (CfD) Mechanism to support EU Strategic Renewable Hydrogen Imports
Report: Enhancing Offtake in the European Hydrogen Market
The development of a robust hydrogen offtake market is critical for Europe’s decarbonization objectives, particularly in industries that are difficult to abate. While hydrogen production capacity continues to expand, the absence of long-term offtake agreements remains a significant barrier to financing and commercial deployment. Industrial buyers remain reluctant to commit...
New Publication: An Introduction to Green Hydrogen Quality Infrastructure
To combat climate change and promote economic growth, many countries are turning their attention to green hydrogen (GH2), which has emerged as a pivotal player in the transition to a low-carbon economy. However, the successful implementation of a hydrogen strategy also depends on the establishment of a robust Quality Infrastructure...
Introduction: Green Hydrogen Quality Infrastructure
The successful implementation of a hydrogen strategy also depends on the establishment of a robust Quality Infrastructure (QI). In the hydrogen sector, a well-developed QI is essential to mitigate the risks associated with the entire GH2 value chain. By fostering confidence in the conformity of GH2 products, processes, and services,...
Overview: Mapping Sustainability Certification Worldwide
As countries transition to cleaner energy sources, establishing sustainability criteria for the hydrogen economy is crucial to ensure that the industry operates in an environmentally re-sponsible manner, supports social well-being, and promotes economic growth. This document highlights the critical role of sustainability certification in the hydrogen sector and illustrates how...
Guide: International Green Hydrogen Standards
International standards play a critical role in creating a globally accepted and safe environment for hydrogen production, storage, transport, and use. They ensure consistency, reliability, and safety across the hydrogen value chain. By adhering to established standards, stakeholders can enhance the quality of their operations, mitigate risks, and promote innovation...
Study: A Roadmap to National Green Hydrogen Standards in Namibia
Part I of the study focuses mainly on assessing the international landscape of technical standards and sustainability certification, comparing Namibia’s current standards with global best practices, identifying key gaps and opportunities, and offering recommendations to enhance Namibia’s capabilities in standardisation. Particular emphasis is placed on technical standards for green hydrogen,...
Factsheet: Green H2-Project Funding Mechanisms
This overview factsheet explores various current funding mechanisms designed to support investments in global green hydrogen production. The document is organized into five sections, each focusing on a different geographical region. It begins with an examination of European funding instruments, including the hydrogen IPCEIs, followed by an in-depth analysis of...
Study: Localizing Green Industries in Namibia
This report explores how Namibia can achieve green industrialisation through renewable energy and mining. It aims to foster dialogue and collaboration amongst stakeholders interested in working towards green industrialisation in Namibia by providing a detailed overview of the Green Steel and Critical Raw Material sectors as potential drivers of green industrialisation,...
Potential Off-Taker Demand for Green Power-to-X Products
This web-based tool seeks to identify and assess potential off-takers for green hydrogen and its derivatives – green ammonia, green methanol, and green synfuel. It spans eight vital sectors: aviation, chemicals, fertilizers, industrial heating, refineries, long-haul transportation, shipping, and steel. It concentrates geographically on Brazil, South Africa, Namibia, and Germany...
Green Ammonia Business Cost Models: Fertilizer and Shipping
This model facilitates discourse among industry stakeholders, policymakers, and financial institutions by dissecting the economic aspects of green ammonia production. It offers comprehensive cost estimates throughout the value chain, from production to off-take, for two key sectors: fertilizer and shipping. The tool delineates the cost breakdown for each sector, accounting...
Production and Transportation Costs of PtX-Products
This dynamic analysis explores H2/PtX production and transportation costs in 2023 focusing on specific production sites in nine countries, including Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, and South Africa. The study scrutinizes production and transportation costs for various PtX products, providing valuable insights into the competitiveness of developing nations and emerging economies in...
SDG-Model on the Effects of a Green Hydrogen Economy
This study employs systemic modelling to project the impact of a green hydrogen economy on achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Brazil, Namibia and South Africa. Four simulated scenarios explore the role of green hydrogen in these countries’ national development by 2050, assessing interdependencies and potential impacts. Further scenarios can...
PtX Value Chain Comparison: Calculation of Output Values
This tool presents a comprehensive overview of energy conversion and transport paths related to hydrogen and its derivatives, assessing efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction effectiveness. Users can evaluate different value creation routes, dissecting inputs, outputs, and energy losses, thus aiding informed decision-making. The Green Hydrogen Business Alliance commissioned Fichtner with...
Possible PtX Use Cases in Brazil, Namibia and South Africa
This report evaluates the potential for hydrogen applications to foster national value creation in Brazil, Namibia, and South Africa. It delves into the political, economic, and CO2 reduction potentials of hydrogen value creation pathways. For sectors meeting all three criteria, the hydrogen demand was calculated, and renewable energy-based production capacities...
Economic Viability of PtX Production in North Africa
This business case study analyses PtX-plant investments in North Africa targeting exports to Germany. A cash-flow model scrutinizes costs and revenues for various green products (hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, kerosene, marine fuel), considering diverse scenarios and factors such as different carbon sources for the production of Power-to-Liquids. The Green Hydrogen Business...
Pipeline Transport Study: Cost Estimations of H2 Imports from North Africa
This analysis estimates the costs of transporting green hydrogen from North Africa and Ukraine to Germany, considering different transport options, including hydrogen pipelines, repurposed natural gas pipelines, and shipping. The analysis was conducted by Frontier Economics on behalf of the Green Hydrogen Business Alliance.
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