Published the 19/04/2024
Today, a significant amount of grey hydrogen, which is produced from fossil energies and emits a large amount of CO2, is being produced. Out of the 35 gigatons of CO2 emitted annually, one is due to the use of fossil hydrogen.
Decarbonizing fossil hydrogen by replacing it with green hydrogen
Fossil hydrogen currently accounts for over 900 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, which is approximately 10% of the world’s industrial CO2 emissions. This type of hydrogen is used in various industries to produce products such as ink, paint, steel, plastics, fertilisers, and wheat.
As the demand for hydrogen in these industries is high, it is crucial to decarbonize fossil hydrogen by replacing it with green hydrogen.
Additionally, the topic of transport can also be discussed. Today, 54 million trucks travel Europe’s roads daily, and less than 1% of them are decarbonised.
Hydrogen is necessary for heavy transport, including lorries, buses, and cars that must travel long distances. Batteries are a viable solution for bicycles and small cars.
We need to “act now!”
In the future, we will require a combination of solutions to solve the complex and complicated problem of energy production. Although hydrogen is a vital component, we must not overlook the human aspect of the problem.
Although we have the technology to reduce CO2 emissions, we must be mindful of the consequences. We must take action and educate future generations. This is encouraging news because the solution lies with us, but we need to be aware and act now!
Explore further with our CEO Matthie Guesné’s video presentation on the importance of acting now to decarbonize our society below.