Abstract
Hydrogen is seen as an important element in the near future energy systems. However, challenges exist on its exact role, financing, and policy. In this document, we present a preliminary analysis of potential value chains for hydrogen in Northern Europe. We employ an optimisation model, BROMo, to
perform this analysis. BROMo has been used in the past to model value chains in the context of bioresource management, and recycling. In this work, we model the hydrogen value chain and its related value chains in the context of production and demand logistics in Northern Europe. This puts hydrogen in the same context as other industrials sectors of the economy, as opposed to being solely a component of the energy system. Initial findings from this study reveal that a simplified model of hydrogen sources can serve as a foundation for more intricate analyses. This approach allows for varied scenario assumptions concerning the significance of hydrogen value chains in the future.
perform this analysis. BROMo has been used in the past to model value chains in the context of bioresource management, and recycling. In this work, we model the hydrogen value chain and its related value chains in the context of production and demand logistics in Northern Europe. This puts hydrogen in the same context as other industrials sectors of the economy, as opposed to being solely a component of the energy system. Initial findings from this study reveal that a simplified model of hydrogen sources can serve as a foundation for more intricate analyses. This approach allows for varied scenario assumptions concerning the significance of hydrogen value chains in the future.