Full Title: The Potential Role of Blue Hydrogen in Low-Carbon Energy Markets in the US
Author(s): ICF
Publisher(s): American Petroleum Institute
Publication Date: October 12, 2022
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Description (excerpt):
Given the high level of interest in the potential use of hydrogen as part of comprehensive carbon mitigation strategies in the US and around the world, this study was conducted at the request of the American Petroleum Institute to answer the following questions:
- • How might hydrogen fit into a low-carbon future for the US?
- • What productive role could be played by hydrogen made from natural gas with carbon
capture and geologic storage (“blue hydrogen”)? - • What benefits can be realized when all hydrogen supply options are on an equal footing
and receive the same incentives (on a basis of $/metric ton of lifecycle CO2e avoided)
versus policies that provide greater support for specific hydrogen supply options? - • What level of investment in hydrogen infrastructure will be needed for these anticipated
contributions to be realized?
The analysis was conducted at a national level through the year 2050. All large residential, commercial, industrial, power and transportation markets in which hydrogen is expected to compete well are included in the analysis.