Paper details

Title:

The Decarbonisation of the Energy System: Methane Steam Reform Based Hydrogen with Carbon Capture and Storage

Author(s):

Sinha, M.d. F.A., Sharif, I.

Document(s):

Abstract:

The UK with other countries of the world has recognized the importance of tackling the challenges due to climate change and has undertaken proper initiatives to reduce carbon emissions by 80% of the base-level in 1990 under Climate Change Act [1]. The net zero GHG emissions would be achieved through complete decarbonisation of industrial and energy systems along with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and greenhouse gas removal technology. This paper discussed the decarbonisation targets of UK and Germany and several strategies for the short term and long term implementation undertaken by the government. The main objective of the paper was to describe the potential role of hydrogen as an energy vector especially focusing on the hydrogen roadmap in the EU. A theoretical assessment has been done including case studies of research and development projects and policies which are being executed in UK and Germany to understand the opportunities and challenges of hydrogen energy system. However, there are challenges to attain this hydrogen based low carbon economy. This paper stated hydrogen as the potential paradigm shifter [2]. A comparative analysis about the road map along with vision is essential to make this transition successful. Therefore, this paper provides recommendations and actionable steps to make the best use of the hydrogen gas with other technologies provide a significant opportunity for other countries as well to decarbonise the energy system.

Keywords:

CO₂ capture, energy, hydrogen, decarbonisation

Topic:

Bioenergy Integration

Subtopic:

Alternative Renewable Fuels and Hydrogen

Event:

29th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition

Session:

5CV.2.9

Pages:

1377 - 1383

ISBN:

978-88-89407-21-9

Paper DOI:

10.5071/29thEUBCE2021-5CV.2.9

Price:

FREE