Supply Chains for Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide for Sustainable Production of Base Chemicals

Thomas Ernst E. Muller

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Abstract: In pursuit of global climate goals, the emergence of a hydrogen economy is a promising avenue, emphasizing the environmentally friendly production and versatile applications of hydrogen as an energy carrier, raw material, and cornerstone for energy-intensive sectors such as power, transportation, and especially the chemical industry. This evolution requires profound changes in the supply chain, ranging from the establishment of a robust hydrogen infrastructure to the realization of efficient transportation, distribution, and storage mechanisms. Amidst a plethora of potential hydrogen supply modalities, determining the path to a carbon-neutral hydrogen economy presents complex challenges. This chapter explores these transition complexities in the context of sustainable technology development. It also critically assesses the symbiosis between this transition and emerging carbon supply chains, particularly those aiming for closed carbon cycles, and presents a holistic vision for future sustainable frameworks in the chemical sector.

Keywords: hydrogen; supply chain; renewable energy potential; energy transport; feedstock; chemical industry; carbon sources; sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M11 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.114031

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