Discuss the potential of natural hydrogen as a fuel to meet growing global energy demands? Why is it still an untapped industry? (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
India recently adopted the GREEN HYDROGEN MISSION - with a target of 50MMT in next 5 years - to secure India's energy requirements.
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Potential of Natural Hydrogen as a fuel to meet global energy demands.
1. It is available abundantly.
2. Use of electrolysis to extract hydrogen - by breaking water.
3. Different varieties:
i) Green hydrogen - based on (RE) renewable energy
ii) Grey hydrogen - carbon storage - acid captured
iii) Blue hydrogen - from marine sources.
iv) Black hydrogen - from carbon resources
4. Rapid technology development and deployment (EU).
5. To meet the needs of NDCs - under Paris Climate Deal.
Why it's still an untapped industry:
The electrolyzer is technology not efficient - any 30-40% capacity utilization factory
Hydrogen is inflammable - cannot be used in different sectors easily
The existing pipeline will get corroded - need separate pipeline - costing extensive.
Other reasons why hydrogen is untapped:
1. Lack of awareness
2. Nascent technology
3. Lack of global collaboration -
(I) Comprehensive global collaboration
(II) Offtake agreement - mandating
(III) Incentivizes private investment
(IV) PPP for better risk allocation & management
(V) Increase R&D in electrolyzes technology.
Conclusion: Thus, natural hydrogen can help meet the 3As of energy security - accessibility, affordability and availability if strategically managed.
Conclusion
Natural hydrogen can help meet the 3As of energy security - accessibility, affordability and availability if strategically managed.
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- Identifies India's recent policy initiative
- Provides classification of hydrogen types
- Mentions renewable energy basis
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Energy Resources
Hydrogen as Alternative Energy
Natural Hydrogen and Green Hydrogen Mission
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