Application and Analysis of Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) Technology in Practical Projects

Hanqi Li, Xi Zhang (), Chenjun Zhang, Zhenfeng Ding () and Xu Jin
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Hanqi Li: SLB Software Technology Innovation Center (STIC), 2700 Sand Hill Rd., Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA
Xi Zhang: PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development, No. 20 Xue Yuan Rd., Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China
Chenjun Zhang: PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development, No. 20 Xue Yuan Rd., Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China
Zhenfeng Ding: PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development, No. 20 Xue Yuan Rd., Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China
Xu Jin: PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development, No. 20 Xue Yuan Rd., Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 8, 1-16

Abstract: In contemporary times, the utilization of liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs) has gained prominence due to their high volumetric storage density and material properties closely resembling conventional fuels. Numerous countries are incorporating LOHCs in hydrogen demonstration initiatives, encompassing applications such as hydrogen refueling stations, hydrogen-powered ships, and trains. This paper conducts a comprehensive review of seventeen LOHC projects, spanning Germany, Europe, and other nations, presenting detailed project specifications. This review includes information on project consortiums, funding sources, covered supply chains, transport modalities, and employed technologies. Through a global evaluation of LOHC projects, this review underscores the promising and competitive nature of LOHCs as a viable option for the large-scale and long-distance storage and transportation of hydrogen. The future development of this field is discussed at in the last section.

Keywords: liquid organic hydrogen carriers; LOHC projects; hydrogen storage and transportation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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