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8 Mar 2024
On 8 March last, a workshop to disseminate the findings of the EKARRIH2 project "Key technologies for hydrogen transport using liquid carriers" was held, as part of the European Hydrogen Energy Conference (EHEC). It was attended by delegations from many Spanish and international organisations interested in the findings.
Marcos Suarez, from the Basque Energy Cluster, welcomed attendees to the final day of EKARRIH2, including 40 delegates from 22 organisations belonging to the hydrogen energy value chain. He was followed by Fran Fernandez, from Tecnalia, who gave a brief overview of the project.
In the first session, Miguel Martínez de Aguirre, from Exolum, provided background information on the various methods of transporting hydrogen, including as pipelines, hydrids and liquid carriers — with a particular emphasis on ammonia carriers and organic liquid hydrogen carriers (LOHCs). This is an area where most of the technological alternatives offer benefits and drawbacks of their own, pointing to a future in which many options may coexist, responding to the specific demands of varying hydrogen transport scenarios. Miguel's presentation was followed by a brief audience discussion about potential future developments in the sector.
Afterwards, several of those involved most directly in the project presented the findings of two years of research. Tekniker's Marta Hernaiz focused on the evaluation and characterisation of emerging structures such as LOHCs. Her group focussed on two families, with Tekniker analysing silicon fuels, and CIC energiGUNE looking into ionic liquids.
Francisco Alcaide, from CIDETEC, presented the results obtained in electrochemical technologies for hydrogenation/dehydrogenation. Electrochemical processes offer a range of advantages, such as selectivity, environmental friendliness, smooth operation, and safety.
Laura Barrio, from UPV/EHU, presented the results obtained in terms of chemical technologies for LOHC hydrogenation/dehydrogenation. Her group also developed and characterised catalytic reactors and their hydrogenation components.
Throughout the day, attendants had time to network and exchange ideas on the topics covered during the event. Companies taking part included Air Liquide, Ceit, Exolum, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mondragon Goi Eskola Politeknikoa, Tamoin and Tres Sesenta Gases.
The EKARRIH2 project is funded by the Basque Government's Department for Economic Development, Sustainability and the Environment (Elkartek 2022 programme). The consortium is led by Tecnalia and, along with the Basque Energy Cluster, consists of CIC energiGUNE, Cidetec, Petronor Innovación, Tekniker and UPV/EHU.
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