The Route To A Green Hydrogen Economy: Sustainability
The Route To A Green Hydrogen Economy: Sustainability
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Clara WILTBERGER
Industrial Equipment Industry
Charles LUZZATO
SIMULIA Industrial Equipment
Stefan CEULEMANS
Global Industry Business
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Sales Strategy Associate, Industry Process Director, Consultant Director,
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The climate crisis is the greatest challenge facing our DIGITAL
generation. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate TECHNOLOGY ENABLERS
Change (IPCC) warns that between 3.3 and 3.6 billion people
live in settings highly vulnerable to climate change.
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Global hydrogen strategies are in line with the International Energy Agency EQUATION FOR
(IEA)’s key pillars to decarbonize the global energy system, which include: GLOBAL ECONOMIES
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1 Carbon capture,
utilization and storage
6 Energy efficiency
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hydrogen-based fuels DIGITAL
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3 Behavioral change
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In this guide, learn how to deploy advanced digital solutions powered by the GLOBAL ECONOMIES
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From 2020 to 2021, the hydrogen Hydrogen is mainly used in the refining
production market was valued at 9. 2 and chemical sectors, accounting for: DIGITAL
USD130 billion. It’s projected to grow
by 9.2% annually through 2030.
% 6% of global natural
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gas use
2% of coal consumption 3
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coming from:
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Heavy industry
zero emissions. Hydrogen is assigned a color depending on the feedstock used, with
every color representing a carbon impact spectrum:
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Black hydrogen Brown hydrogen
Produced when black coal Produced when brown
(bituminous coal) undergoes
gasification.
coal (lignite) undergoes
gasification.
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Blue hydrogen
Grey hydrogen
Produced with natural gas
Produced when natural gas
or coal through SMR and
undergoes steam methane
reforming (SMR).
incorporates carbon capture 3
and sequestration (CCS).
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Pink hydrogen Green hydrogen
Produced through electrolysis, Produced through electrolysis,
which is powered by nuclear using clean electricity
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hydrogen can also be referred sources such as wind,
to as purple or red hydrogen. solar, tidal or hydropower.
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The promise of GH2 THE NET ZERO
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1 According to Det Norske Veritas (DNV), electricity-based 2 The International Renewable Energy Agency’s
green hydrogen will be the dominant form of production
by 2050 in a net zero scenario, accounting for 72%
(IRENA) World Energy Transitions Outlook forecasts
that hydrogen will cover 12% of global energy demand
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of output. by 2050 and cut CO2 emissions by 10% in a net
zero scenario. THE
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3 GH2’s importance as a clean energy vector to meet 4 The Hydrogen Council estimates that in 2030, GH2 can DECARBONIZE HYDROGEN
global energy demand is underlined by its feature in all help reduce annual CO2 emissions by 800 Mt. By 2050,
eight of the European Commission’s net zero emissions it can abate 80 gigatons of CO2.
scenarios for 2050.
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5 GH2 is forecasted to play these key roles:
Distribute energy across sectors and regions 1
Act as a buffer to increase energy system resilience
30 million jobs
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According to Wiltberger, “GH2’s uptake will be essential Getting there: A roadmap to the GH2 economy TECHNOLOGY ENABLERS
for sectors like aviation, international shipping and heavy
industry — where emissions are hardest to abate and other Moving forward, producing GH2 on an industrial scale is critical for
mitigation measures may not be available or would be
difficult to implement.”
hydrogen to gain a strong foothold in decarbonizing economies 3
and meet climate pledges by governments worldwide.
“Around 80% of our world's energy consumption As hydrogen-based technologies mature, production costs will THE ONE
comes from fossil fuel, which pollutes. For example, the decrease over time due to continuously falling renewable energy PLATFORM ADVANTAGE
creation of steel using coal molecules to reduce the ore, production costs, economies of scale and lessons from projects
represents between 7% to 9% of the world's CO2 emissions,” underway.
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The challenge is anticipating impactful trends and acting in time. DECARBONIZE HYDROGEN
Wiltberger adds, “In steel production, it’s possible to replace Getting a head start requires having the right digital technology
this molecule with green hydrogen molecules and reduce up and solutions in place.
to 95% of CO2 emissions. This is just one example of
decarbonizing molecules using green and other low-carbon
hydrogen forms thanks to nuclear, solar, wind and hydro.”
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The value of virtual twin experiences "The virtual twin experience provides a work DIGITAL
environment to collaborate, analyze, visualize, TECHNOLOGY ENABLERS
From electrolyzer capacity to hydrogen storage and fuel
cells, multiple variables must be rapidly tested and analyzed
simulate and ultimately extract knowledge and
to optimize hydrogen products, processes, operations and insights to drive quicker and more accurate decisions 3
industrial usage. for each step in the hydrogen value chain. With
virtual twins, companies gain real-time insights on
This is where Dassault Systèmes’ virtual twin
technology shines.
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decisions around production, transportation, storage
Virtual twin technology is the most disruptive and and usage of H2.”
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accurate 3D complex data representations: From DECARBONIZE HYDROGEN
a single GH2 process to an electrolyzer model or a giga
— Stefan Ceulemans
manufacturing plant. Global Industry Business Consultant Director,
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According to Ceulemans, “Reusing natural gas infrastructure for THE NET ZERO
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GH2 transportation is a perfect example of how a brownfield virtual GLOBAL ECONOMIES
twin can be used to determine and evaluate the physical and
economic thresholds as the concentration of hydrogen in the
existing gas infrastructure is increased.”
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“Creating a virtual twin of brownfield infrastructure that is
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stay competitive, agile and resource-efficient,“ he says.
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According to Dassault Systèmes’ SIMULIA Industrial Equipment THE NET ZERO
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Industry Process Director, Charles Luzzato, virtual twins and simulation GLOBAL ECONOMIES
can help electrolyzer manufacturers:
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Additionally, Dassault Systèmes’ Hydrogen Fuel Cell Platformized product lifecycle management (PLM)
Engineering solution will enable manufacturers to optimize
workflows through virtual simulation and eventually move Having access to the right information at the right time is 3
forward to the next phase for: the backbone of effective decision-making. This is especially
critical for managing a GH2 manufacturing plant, which involves
• Water management a highly complex ecosystem and spans a broad scope of THE ONE
• Cooling and durability interconnected operations and processes. Overlooking even PLATFORM ADVANTAGE
• 3D chemistry of proton exchange membrane at the smallest details can exact a heavy price operationally
the molecular level and financially.
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“Dassault Systèmes is the only company that can THE NET ZERO
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provide virtual twin models of people, products, plants and GLOBAL ECONOMIES
processes to support end-to-end PLM. These virtual replicas are
simulated through their lifecycles in different scenarios to predict
outcomes for continuous improvements,” Luzzato shares.
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Not all PLM solutions can provide a holistic view from end to
end. For example, a legacy PLM solution only integrates manual THE
processes and operates in silos. In contrast, a platformized PLM HYDROGEN OUTLOOK
solution consolidates multiple databases and systems — providing
easy access to the relevant partners while feeding this valuable
data into the ecosystem for continuous process improvement from
start to finish.
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An effective hydrogen strategy can't be carried out through With extended value networks working from one place, TECHNOLOGY ENABLERS
standalone initiatives and innovation doesn’t take place in decision-makers gain a holistic view of operations and can
siloed environments. quickly respond to disruptions impacting time, cost
and quality. 3
A report by Accenture outlines how a cross-function
collaboration strategy allows companies to innovate, stay According to Wiltberger, “Integrating all project
relevant and drive profitable growth. collaboration and planning solutions on the THE ONE
3DEXPERIENCE platform provides end-to-end visibility to PLATFORM ADVANTAGE
As a cloud-based digital platform, the 3DEXPERIENCE platform support data-backed decision-making. Having digital
connects the GH2 value chain from start to finish — providing continuity is particularly crucial for electrolyzer production,
complete visibility, a single source of truth and data insights which involves complex systems.” GO GREEN TO
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plate manufacturers gain the agility to quickly communicate GLOBAL ECONOMIES
and exchange data if they need to revise design parameters “Having a unified architecture across
before moving into production".
all sites is a key step to industrial
“For example, thermal and fluidic simulation and the scaling up and facilitates seamless 1
parametrization of electrolyzer components on the 3D model, which system integration. In addition, this
can be integrated in a global system,” she shares. advantage enables multiple team THE
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members to collaborate in real time
De-risk processes with full visibility wherever they are in the world.”
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According to the Hydrogen Council, hundreds of new — Clara Wiltberger
hydrogen projects have been announced over the last two
Industrial Equipment Industry
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across the hydrogen value chain to reach USD500 billion Sales Strategy Associate, TECHNOLOGY ENABLERS
by 2030. Dassault Systèmes
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With overall costs and time-to-market being critical parameters in a THE NET ZERO
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successful GH2 infrastructure build-up, project teams can leverage GLOBAL ECONOMIES
the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to proactively:
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Multiscale modeling and simulation
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Due to the many different ways hydrogen can be produced and the
multiple carbon footprints hydrogen can carry, certification has often
been regarded as a critical component to facilitating hydrogen trade.
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With the climate change agenda taking center stage globally,
certifying the renewable nature of all consumed electricity is one THE
of the focus areas for regulators. For example, the Guarantee HYDROGEN OUTLOOK
of Origin (GoO) is a prerequisite in the Netherlands as of
October 2022.
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The GoG certificate guarantees that hydrogen is produced from THE NET ZERO
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produced sustainably. While the Netherlands was the first country
to implement this system, a more international system of hydrogen
certificates based on European regulations is in the pipeline.
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The European Commission has also initiated hydrogen certification
schemes across Europe to track hydrogen’s origin and environmental THE
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with a certificate that reflects the carbon content and processes
associated with production.
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Deploying the right strategy is key to success. DIGITAL
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Decarbonizing hydrogen is only possible with a whole system
approach to accelerate, de-risk and scale up GH2 innovation.
This requires an integrated digital platform that holds it
together and connects the dots between people, resources,
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processes and data. That's what Dassault Systèmes'
3DEXPERIENCE platform can do.
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Being equipped with the right tools for the job is equally as critical THE NET ZERO
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to ensuring the seamless execution of any strategy. GLOBAL ECONOMIES
“As an enabler of leading industrial
With advanced digital solutions like platformized PLM, virtual twin
transformations with a proven track
experiences and simulation, the 3DEXPERIENCE platform supports
faster, more efficient processes and unifies each function of the record of successful partnerships with 1
GH2’s lifecycle – from research and development to engineering and global clients across major industries,
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to provide companies with the agility
and modularity to transition to a
sustainable GH2 economy. And we have 2
Discover more sustainability insights and the capacity to address the infinite range
strategies here to address decarbonization of potential use for GH2 and adapt to
challenges and achieve net zero targets. DIGITAL
different customer needs.” TECHNOLOGY ENABLERS
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