Green hydrogen report assesses export pipeline infrastructure between Scotland and Germany

Offshore staff

ABERDEEN, UK — The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) and Cruh21 have issued a report concerning a green hydrogen collaboration between Scotland and Germany.

The “Enabling Green Hydrogen Exports: Matching Scottish Production to German Demand” report assesses potential hydrogen production in Scotland and associated demand in Germany.

It presents matching scenarios for hydrogen export and consumption, and it details the technologies, infrastructure and regulatory frameworks required for safe and effective distribution of hydrogen.

Prospective Scottish hydrogen exports could potentially satisfy 22% to 100% of Germany’s hydrogen import volume by 2045, the authors claim.

The report identifies two scenarios, with a short-term first stage—up to 2030—examining early production and end-use activities prior to the installation of hydrogen pipelines to export 35 TWh of hydrogen.

The second stage, covering 2030-2045, reviewing commissioning and ramp-up of pipeline infrastructure for low-cost export of 94TWh of hydrogen.

In addition, the report assesses priorities for research, required infrastructure investments, energy partnerships and the need to review export targets to align with evolving demand trends.

05.23.2024