| ID | 191369 |
| Title Proper | Designing a future-proof gas and hydrogen infrastructure for Europe – a modelling-based approach |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kotek, Peter |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Hydrogen has been at the centre of attention since the EU kicked-off its decarbonization agenda at full speed. Many consider it a silver bullet for the deep decarbonization of technically challenging sectors and industries, but it is also an attractive option for the gas industry to retain and future-proof its well-developed infrastructure networks. The modelling methodology presented in this report systematically tests the feasibility and cost of different pipeline transportation methods – blending, repurposing, and dedicated hydrogen pipelines - under different decarbonization pathways and concludes that blending is not a viable solution and pipeline repurposing can lead to excessive investment outlays in the range of EUR 19–25 bn over the modelled period (2020–2050) for the EU-27. |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy Vol. 180 ; Sep 2023: p.113641 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy 2023-09 180 |
| Key Words | European Union ; Modelling ; Electrification ; Hydrogen and gas infrastructure |