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TNO investigates potential green hydrogen for transport

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Independent research organisation TNO has investigated the potential of green hydrogen for transport in a report. It will present its findings at the end of this month.

Among other things, the study weighed refinery methods and direct-use methods and looked at both economic and environmental impacts. The analysis is part of the Netherlands’ response to the revised Renewable Energy Directive, which requires the transport sector in the various EU member states to obtain at least 5.5% of its energy from advanced biofuels and non-organic renewable fuels (RFNBO) by 2030. With an ambitious RFNBO sub-target of around 5.5 PJ by 2030, the Dutch government places itself at the forefront of the hydrogen transition in Europe.

In that context, TNO’s study aims to investigate the appropriate correction factors for different hydrogen deployment methods in the transport sector. In the field of transport, the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management wants to prioritise the direct use of hydrogen over refinery applications, as this approach may deliver more greenhouse gas reductions.

Crucial for climate goals

The report should help shape the development of hydrogen infrastructure in the Netherlands. In doing so, TNO stresses that the transition to hydrogen-powered transport requires careful consideration of production methods, economies of scale and technological innovations. The organisation will present its findings during a special webinar on 20 February 2025. That will look at zero emissions for heavy-duty vehicles and their role in decarbonising transport. Road freight transport is still one of the most polluting sectors in Europe, making the transition to green hydrogen crucial to achieving Europe’s climate goals.

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This article was automatically translated from the Dutch language original to English.

Author: Matthieu Van Steenkiste

Source: MobilityEnergy.com

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