A report by Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) and Crush21 released today assesses the potential hydrogen production in Scotland and its demand in Germany.
The report “Enabling Green Hydrogen Exports: Matching Scottish Production to German Demand” showcases matching scenarios for the export and consumption of hydrogen in Scotland and Germany. It highlights the technology details, infrastructure and regulatory frameworks that are required for safe and effective hydrogen distribution.
The report claims that the prospective hydrogen exports from Scotland can satisfy 22% to 100% of the hydrogen import volume of Germany by 2045.
The report identifies two stages of hydrogen export, the first short-term stage up to 2030 and the second long-term stage between 2030-45.
The first stage talks about early production and end-use activities before the installation of hydrogen pipelines for exporting 35 TWh of hydrogen. The second stage reviews the commissioning and ramping up of the pipeline infrastructure at a low-cost export of 94TWh hydrogen.
The report also assesses requirements for research, infrastructure investment, energy partnerships and a review of export targets aligning with evolving demand trends.