Hydrogen and renewable gas are highly versatile fuels that can be used in all sectors of the economy. The potential of hydrogen and hydrogen derived fuels, to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon energy system is widely recognized by industry and policymakers. This workshop will discuss recent global developments, and identify signposts that will provide early indications of the role that hydrogen will play in the future energy mix, as well as providing an overview of the fundamentals of hydrogen production, supply, and use as an energy carrier.
Momentum is picking up for the use of hydrogen and renewable gas as an energy source. Hydrogen can play a role across the full value chain in all end-use sectors and is competitive today with many low-carbon solutions. Where do we stand in the deployment of technologies? What are the promising sources for renewable gas?
The LNG supply build is happening across continents, helping to complete a new global marketplace. Business models are changing as more investments are made on balance sheets and trading takes on a more important role. Across emerging markets, gas reforms are underway, with new players appearing in a more complex marketplace. What are the implications of a global gas market? How quickly is the transformation to a commoditized market taking place? What is needed to thrive in the gas market of tomorrow?
The prospects for the role of hydrogen in the energy mix are rising, but not for the first time. To finally break through into the mainstream energy sector, the industry needs to scale up and reduce costs. As the use of hydrogen grows, it will also need to win both wider public acceptance and the right policy support. Hydrogen’s advantage is its versatility. In which applications can it best succeed? Where are the next technology and cost breakthroughs likely to come from? How can policy best support the hydrogen economy?