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Designing a future-proof gas and hydrogen infrastructure for Europe – A modelling-based approach

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  • Kotek, Peter
  • Tóth, Borbála Takácsné
  • Selei, Adrienn

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Hydrogen has been at the centre of attention since the EU kicked-off its decarbonization agenda at full speed. Many consider it a silver bullet for the deep decarbonization of technically challenging sectors and industries, but it is also an attractive option for the gas industry to retain and future-proof its well-developed infrastructure networks. The modelling methodology presented in this report systematically tests the feasibility and cost of different pipeline transportation methods – blending, repurposing, and dedicated hydrogen pipelines - under different decarbonization pathways and concludes that blending is not a viable solution and pipeline repurposing can lead to excessive investment outlays in the range of EUR 19–25 bn over the modelled period (2020–2050) for the EU-27.

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  • Kotek, Peter & Tóth, Borbála Takácsné & Selei, Adrienn, 2023. "Designing a future-proof gas and hydrogen infrastructure for Europe – A modelling-based approach," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 180(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:180:y:2023:i:c:s0301421523002264
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2023.113641
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