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Exploring opportunities and challenges regarding Carbon Capture and Storage in hydrogen production (blue hydrogen) in the Netherlands : A SWOT analysis
Shojaei Barjouei, H. (2024) Exploring opportunities and challenges regarding Carbon Capture and Storage in hydrogen production (blue hydrogen) in the Netherlands : A SWOT analysis.
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| Abstract: | This master thesis investigates the opportunities and challenges associated with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in hydrogen production the so-called blue hydrogen in the Netherlands. Employing a comprehensive SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis, the study aims to identify and analyze the complexities surrounding the promotion of blue hydrogen in the Dutch context. The research methodology combines an in-depth literature review with interviews involving specialists, particularly those engaged with ongoing blue hydrogen projects in the Netherlands like Porthos. By integrating insights from literature and stakeholder interviews, the study provides a holistic understanding of opportunities, challenges, and recommendations related to blue hydrogen initiatives in the Dutch context. The research identifies significant opportunities for blue hydrogen, such as its cost effectiveness in mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in a large-scale, among other opportunities. However, despite the Dutch government’s proactive approach addresses previous barriers to CCS implementation, creating a favorable environment for blue hydrogen initiatives, public perception has been found a thread toward successful implementation of blue hydrogen projects. While the study highlights the crucial role of blue hydrogen in meeting national climate targets, it also emphasizes the need for transparent communication about blue hydrogen’s sustainability to gain public and investor support. Recommendations include establishing a fit-for-purpose engagement plan for all stakeholders involved in a specific project, early engagement with potential CO2 pollutants in each cluster for the sake of efficiency and scalability, exploring opportunities for CO2 network expansion, exploring opportunities to establish regulations to address the issue of ambiguity around sustainability of blue hydrogen and carbon lock-in associated with investment on fossil fuel based initiatives, advancing capture technology and improving energy-intensity of CCS. The study acknowledges limitations in the selection process of interviewees and time constraints and suggests future research directions to address these gaps. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Programme: | Environmental and Energy Management MSc (69319) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/98643 |
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