This issue of Global Hydrogen Review begins with a regional report, focusing on developments in the MENA region’s hydrogen industry, courtesy of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies. Technical articles and exciting case studies in this issue focus on digital technologies, fuel cells, turbomachinery and water management.
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Hydrogen industry outlook for the MENA region
Aliaksei Patonia and Martin Lambert, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, UK, explore the MENA region’s hydrogen outlook and the latest developments and challenges that it faces.
Navigating complex pathways
Eugene McKenna, Johnson Matthey, Henrik Solgaard Andersen, Equinor, and Nilay Shah, Imperial College London, explore the intricate landscape of energy transition decarbonisation and the critical role of hydrogen.
Capturing value from renewable hydrogen megaprojects
Hydrogen developers can use digital twins to improve the economic viability of renewable projects and meet increasing demand. Nas Andriopoulos, Dominik Don, Joaquin Ubogui, and Maurits Waardenburg, McKinsey & Co., illustrate how, using renewable hydrogen as an example.
Unlocking plant performance in an uncertain world
Ben Laws and Nicolai Szeliga, Siemens Digital Industries, explore how Digital Twins and the process optimisation capabilities that they bring are becoming essential components of green hydrogen projects.
A newly rising energy vector
Antoine Ghorayeb, Ali Natour, and Yann-Olivier Placiard-Fleys, Saipem SA, present a case study for the implementation of large-scale ammonia (NH3) storage and cracking on board of a unique concrete hull by means of a gravity-based structure (GBS).
Ambition, matched with pragmatism, can unleash hydrogen’s power
Javier Cavada, Mitsubishi Power, outlines the approach required from governments and decision-makers worldwide to fulfil the potential of hydrogen in the energy transition.
The sustainable energy turbomachinery infrastructure dilemma
Klaus Brun, Ebara Elliott Energy, USA, addresses the challenges associated with adapting turbomachinery in order to meet the demands of sustainable energy and hydrogen production.
From grey to blue
Scot Bauder, Emerson, USA, explains how properly specified valves and related control equipment can ensure reliable operations when designing the systems required to convert grey hydrogen to blue hydrogen.
Water saving solutions
Blair Garrett, BAC, USA, explores options to solve the challenges of water management in hydrogen production.
PEM’s promise
Matt Behrns and Dr. Alex Papandrew, Mott Corp., USA, explore how scaling up efficient proton exchange membrane (PEM) solutions will be key for the future energy landscape.
Switch to green
Richard Koeken, Fluid Components International (FCI), the Netherlands, and Florian Stahl, Ekomat Gmbh & Co., Germany, discuss the role of accurate liquid/air flow monitoring switches in producing green hydrogen from renewables using PEM fuel cells.
Sensing safety
Michael Nofal, H2scan, USA, and Robert H. Shelton, H2C Safety Pipe, USA, look at ways to enhance the safety and efficiency of green hydrogen transport.
Handle with care
Rosanna Tumolo, Neohance, the Netherlands, and Andrea Manfredi, Sensitron, Italy, outline why advanced detection technologies are vital in mitigating the safety risks associated with hydrogen use across various sectors.
Sustainable steelmaking
Rhys Jenkins, Servomex, UK, explores how greater hydrogen use can support the decarbonisation of the steelmaking industry.