CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago
Why Small Hydrogen Markets Are Likely to Shrink
Key Takeaway
The logistical challenges of hydrogen transport and storage make green methanol cracking a more practical and potentially cost-effective alternative for small, distributed onsite hydrogen production, impacting market strategies for developers and large loads.
AI Summary
- •Small, distributed hydrogen markets are predicted to shrink due to the inherent difficulties and costs associated with hydrogen transport and storage.
- •Green methanol, a liquid fuel with established global shipping infrastructure, is emerging as a more viable and practical alternative for onsite hydrogen production via catalytic cracking.
- •Developers and large power consumers planning small-scale, distributed hydrogen projects should evaluate methanol-to-hydrogen conversion as a potentially more practical and cost-effective solution compared to direct hydrogen supply.
Topics
emissionsfinancingpolicystorage
Article Content
Someone recently asked me about small, distributed hydrogen use cases and whether those markets might eventually be served by imported green methanol cracked onsite to produce hydrogen. The idea is not irrational. Hydrogen is difficult to transport and store. Methanol is a liquid fuel with existing global shipping infrastructure. Catalytic ... [continued] The post Why Small Hydrogen Markets Are Likely to Shrink appeared first on CleanTechnica .