European Study Maps Optimal Routes for Renewable Hydrogen Transportation
A European study has mapped optimal routes for renewable hydrogen transportation across the EU, revealing which delivery methods offer the best balance between cost and environmental impact. The research addresses a critical obstacle in Europe's decarbonization plans: moving hydrogen efficiently over long distances at low cost. The European Commission's Joint Research Center (JRC) conducted the analysis by integrating economic evaluation with life-cycle environmental impact assessment. Researchers modeled hydrogen generated using renewable electrolysis at Portuguese facilities and shipped to the Netherlands, covering roughly 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles) to mirror realistic European import pathways. Five delivery pathways were examined: liquid hydrogen, compressed…
