Make a scientifically sound contribution to objectifying the discussion on the safe use of hydrogen

Hydrogen will play a key role in the energy transition, as it can be produced in a climate-friendly way, can be imported and stored on a large scale and can also be used in processes that are difficult or impossible to electrify. The use of hydrogen is not new. Both industry and the energy sector have been using hydrogen in chemical processes for many decades, operate private hydrogen networks and have often used hydrogen as a component of town gas in the past. They are therefore experienced in the safe handling of hydrogen.

Despite this experience, the transformation is sometimes viewed critically by the public. It is questioned whether the transport and utilisation of hydrogen will be possible in the future with today's natural gas pipelines and processes without compromising the current high level of safety.

Our technical article is intended to make a scientifically sound contribution to objectifying the discussion on the safe use of hydrogen by presenting the current status of the regulatory work and the changeover in the area of application, in each case with the underlying research work.