Liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHC): accelerating Europe’s H2 economy

Europe is positioning itself as a global leader in the production and consumption of renewable hydrogen. With ambitious goals set, the aim is to produce 10 million tons domestically and import an additional 10 million tons by 2030. Despite the added expenses associated with transportation and conditioning, this strategy remains a competitive option.

To meet these ambitious goals, LOHC (liquid organic hydrogen carriers) technology emerges as a technologically viable and an economically attractive solution to address several key challenges in the field of hydrogen storage and transportation.

Various methods exist for storing and transporting renewable H2 using LOHCs. This encompasses bulk transport through large-scale tanks or integrating LOHCs into pre-existing facilities and distribution networks. LOHC technology provides notable benefits, including enhanced safety, efficiency, and flexibility, while also alleviating the need to construct new, specialized hydrogen infrastructure or modify existing facilities.