Energy futures and green hydrogen production: Is Saudi Arabia trend?
Author | Hassan, Qusay |
Author | Sameen, Aws Zuhair |
Author | Salman, Hayder M. |
Author | Jaszczur, Marek |
Author | Al-Hitmi, Mohammed |
Author | Alghoul, Mohammad |
Available date | 2024-06-13T04:13:58Z |
Publication Date | 2023 |
Publication Name | Results in Engineering |
Resource | Scopus |
Identifier | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2023.101165 |
ISSN | 25901230 |
Abstract | This paper explores the potential for hydrogen energy to become a future trend in Saudi Arabia energy industry. With the emergence of hydrogen as a promising clean energy source, there has been growing interest and investment in this area globally. This study investigated whether the country is likely to pursue this trend, given its current energy mix and policies. A study was conducted to provide an overview of the global trends and best practices in hydrogen energy adoption and investment. The outcomes of the analysis show that the country current energy mix has the potential to produce green hydrogen energy. The evaluation of its readiness and potential obstacles for hydrogen energy adoption has been drowned, and there are several challenges that need to be addressed. The study outcomes also conclude with policy implications and recommendations for the country energy industry. |
Sponsor | In 2019, the Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, announced the launch of the National Hydrogen Strategy, which aims to make the country a major player in the global hydrogen market. The strategy focuses on producing blue hydrogen from natural gas with carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, as well as green hydrogen from renewable energy sources [82,83]. The plan aims to produce 1.2 million tons of green hydrogen and to supply 10% of the global demand for hydrogen by 2030. Furthermore, Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (SAPIF) has been investing in several energy projects globally, including a joint venture with Power and Air Products to develop a $5 billion green hydrogen-based ammonia production facility in NEOM, Saudi Arabia [84]. The facility will have a capacity of 1.2 GW and will produce 650 tons of green hydrogen per day. |
Language | en |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Subject | Energy adoption Energy mix Energy policy Global trends Hydrogen energy Policy implications Renewable energy Saudi Arabia |
Type | Article |
Volume Number | 18 |
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