Hydrogen compression and long-distance transportation: Emerging technologies and applications in the oil and gas industry—A technical review
Yumihito Otsubo
Abstract
• Provides a comprehensive review of hydrogen compressor technologies and their applications across the supply chain. • Evaluates the impact of long-distance hydrogen transportation on compressor energy consumption and electrification requirements. • Investigates the role of electrification in optimizing compressor drives for the oil and gas sector. • Highlights the technical advancements and innovations in gas compression technologies, with implications for efficiency and sustainability. As Europe transitions away from natural gas dependency and accelerates its adoption of renewable energy, green hydrogen has emerged as a key energy carrier for industrial and automotive applications. Ammonia, as one of the hydrogen carriers, is also being considered in plans to export hydrogen from resource-rich regions like Australia and the Middle East to major potential importers such as Japan and South Korea, underlining the global commitment to decarbonization. which are essential for establishing a sustainable hydrogen supply chain. This study provides a comparative analysis of several key hydrogen compression technologies and brief economic reviews. This paper aims to conduct comparative evaluations, provide insights into the performance and sustainability of these technologies, and contribute to further studies on hydrogen supply systems as a reliable renewable energy source for a sustainable future.