CO₂-neutral gases & hydrogen
HUBRelevance
Renewable gases and green hydrogen (produced by electrolysis using 100% renewable electricity) are becoming increasingly important in industrial high-temperature sectors where electrification is not feasible.
In the chemical industry, it is essential to shift production routes that currently rely on grey hydrogen (from fossil sources) or blue hydrogen (from CCUS) to green hydrogen. This includes, for example, ammonia and methanol production.
In Austria, the steel industry in particular offers great potential. For instance, switching from the conventional blast furnace to bio-CH4 or H2 direct reduction would be advisable under appropriate economic conditions.
Target group
Focus on steel and chemical industry
Topic focus
Projects generated in this Hub focus on the development, production and application of carbon-neutral gases which can serve as alternatives to fossil energy sources.
This also includes green hydrogen which is produced through electrolysis or other technologies.
Potential areas of focus include:
- Solutions addressing the production, storage and use of green hydrogen or renewable gases such as biomethane or synthetic methane
- Infrastructure solutions for renewable gases
Contact
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Hycenta Research GmbH
Energieinstitut an der Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
