Green hydrogen and derivatives

Green hydrogen and its derivatives offer significant advantages for the decarbonization of heavy transport and energy-intensive industrial processes. These sectors represent hard-to-electrify areas that currently rely on fossil fuels such as petroleum or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

At Fraunhofer, we work across the entire value chain to enable the development of these technologies. Our expertise spans from production using renewable sources, through storage and transport systems, to final integration in various industrial applications.

SERVICES

Pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for green hydrogen and its derivatives

Comprehensive analysis across the entire value chain.

Support in the design and development of pilots

Industrial-scale testing, including simulations for process optimization and integration.

Feasibility analysis of process scaling

Covering the entire green hydrogen value chain.

Business models for the use of green hydrogen and its derivatives (ammonia, methanol, e-fuels, etc.)

Targeting industrial sectors that are more challenging to decarbonize.

Studies on green hydrogen exports via carriers

Support for decision-making

Advisory services based on the study and design of efficient and effective roadmaps for decarbonizing hard-to-electrify sectors or industrial applications.

State-of-the-art studies, technology scouting, and adaptation to local conditions

Business Models and Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)

Life cycle analysis applied to Power-to-X processes (green hydrogen value chain).

 Why synthetic fuels?

  • Infrastructure compatibility
    It is possible to utilize existing infrastructure, as synthetic fuels possess characteristics similar to those of traditional fossil fuels.

  • Retrofitting existing fleets
    Current vehicle fleets can be leveraged because only minor modifications and adjustments are required, particularly when synthetic fuels are used in internal combustion engines.

  • Industry development (Power-to-X)
    Since hydrogen is an intermediate product in the Power-to-X chain, the production and application of synthetic fuels enable the industry to develop capabilities and human capital within the green hydrogen sector.

  • Export potential
    Given the ease of storage and transport of hydrogen derivatives, compounds such as methanol or green ammonia represent attractive energy carriers for export to markets like Europe.

CONTACT US

Marco Vaccarezza

Contact Press / Media

MBA. Marco Vaccarezza

Head of New Technologies

Phone +562 2378 1660

Lars Metkemeyer

Contact Press / Media

Lars Metkemeyer

Project Manager

Fraunhofer Chile

Phone +562 2378 1660