Technologies for transporting and storing H₂ and CO₂

Alternatives to fossil fuels are just as necessary for the long-term success of the energy transition and climate protection as the avoidance or offsetting of unavoidable emissions. Hydrogen and CO2 capture technologies have an important role to play here. In addition to developing technologies for production and capture, it is essential to start building infrastructure for the transport and storage of H2 and CO2 at an early stage. We support gas network operators in converting their networks to transport alternative gases, from strategy development for the transformation process to network suitability analyses and optimization of operational management. In addition, we support players along the hydrogen value chain in analyzing hydrogen procurement and utilization options and/or planning concepts and processes for CO2 capture, utilization, transport, and sequestration. With our extensive geotechnological expertise, we support storage operators in all matters, from initial potential assessment to the implementation of underground storage projects.

Our services

International market analyses

Analysis of international procurement options, assessment of import potential, strategic assessment of export countries, determination of hydrogen import costs

Transport options for hydrogen and CO₂

Hydrogen supply concepts for industrial sites, analysis of transport options via pipeline, rail, and ship. Concept development for CO2 capture and transport at industrial sites.

Transformation of gas networks

Conversion of network operations (transport and distribution networks) to alternative gases: strategy development, suitability analyses, operational optimization, control systems, decommissioning options

CO₂ capture, utilization and storage

CO2 process balancing, design of capture processes from the air (direct air capture, DAC) and industrial exhaust gas streams

Underground hydrogen storage

Geological potential assessments for underground hydrogen and CO2 storage, reservoir simulations, techno-economic analyses

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Beispieltext 

We prepare you for the technologies used to transport and store H₂ and CO₂!

 

Further education

We offer comprehensive training courses.

At a time when sustainability and efficiency are paramount, we offer tailor-made training courses that help your company future-proof its heating systems. Our experts provide you with valuable knowledge and practical approaches. If you are interested, we would be happy to provide you with further information. Get in touch with us!

 

Publications

The scientists at Fraunhofer IEG publish the results of their research and development work in national and international journals.

They also produce guidelines, roadmaps, and white papers as key sources of information for policymakers, industry, and the general public.