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Considerations for Scaling Up Hydrogen Production Technologies

Wednesday, September 13, 2023
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM PDT
Location: Veronese, 2503, Level 2, The Venetian
Hyrodgen Solar

Learning Level: 201: Applies to those with some experience who are looking to build on or enhance existing knowledge.
As decarbonization efforts around the world accelerate, new hydrogen technologies are emerging as one pathway to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Traditionally, hydrogen has been produced via steam- methane reforming – a well-established process, but one with its own carbon footprint. With increase in demand for low-carbon intensity hydrogen, new production methods and technologies are being studied and developed by both academic and industrial institutions. Many of these new production methods are still in the research phases of development and therefore have only been tested in lab- or bench-scale applications. This panel will discuss several of the key challenges and considerations that must be addressed when scaling up new technologies to functional pilot (or larger)-scale production facilities.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the importance of hydrogen as a pathway to decarbonization and its potential role in reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Explore the current state of hydrogen production and the limitations of traditional steam-methane reforming in terms of carbon footprint.
  • Gain insights into the emerging technologies and production methods for low-carbon intensity hydrogen. Learn about the research and development efforts being undertaken by academic and industrial institutions to develop new hydrogen production technologies.
  • Explore the challenges and considerations associated with scaling up new hydrogen production technologies from lab- or bench-scale to functional pilot-scale or larger production facilities. Understand the technical, economic, and logistical factors that need to be addressed when transitioning from research phases to real-world applications.