Climate Impact of Hydrogen
In collaboration with Environmental Defence Fund (EDF), we raised awareness about the climate effects of hydrogen leakages and ways to consider these risks when deploying hydrogen projects.
status: finished
quick facts
Netherlands as the leader
The Netherlands is ambitious to be a major importer and transit port for hydrogen in Europe
climate risks because of deployment
Although hydrogen has considerable potential in reducing CO2 emissions, climate risks are associated with its deployment
raised awareness
We developed stakeholder engagement and communication materials and organised relevant events to increase awareness in the Netherlands
problem
The Netherlands is actively developing the hydrogen economy, however, the scientific community is more often paying attention to the indirect greenhouse gas effect of hydrogen. Many hydrogen professionals know that when hydrogen does not burn, but enters the atmosphere, a chain of reactions is created that causes methane, among others, to remain in the atmosphere longer. And that is a problem.
solution
SSF raised awareness about the potential negative climate impact of hydrogen in the Netherlands: carried out research on key hydrogen-related developments and opportunities to contribute to relevant discussions and helped EDF tailor messages to the Dutch context.
project overview
timeline: January 2023 - June 2024
results
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Event 'Klimaatimpact van Waterstof: Wetenschap en Handelingsperspectief"
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Het Klimaateffect van Waterstof - de Do’s en Dont’s voor een net zero 2050
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Waterstof als indirect broeikasgas: klein en onbelangrijk, of substantieel en iets om aan te pakken?
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Hydrogen as an Indirect Greenhouse Gas: Minor Issue or Major Concern?