Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Compare and contrast the production methods for Green, Blue, and Grey hydrogen and evaluate their economic viability.
• Explain the technical challenges and solutions for hydrogen storage (compression, liquefaction, chemical carriers).
• Master the operating principles of various fuel cell technologies (e.g., PEM, Solid Oxide) and their use cases.
• Analyze the potential of hydrogen for decarbonizing specific sectors (industry, transport, heating).
• Understand the critical safety, regulatory, and infrastructure requirements for the hydrogen economy.
• Evaluate the role of hydrogen in energy system balancing and long-term energy storage.
• Assess the current market development, policy drivers, and cost projections for hydrogen.
• Develop a preliminary project plan for a hydrogen production or application pilot.

• Chemical and Process Engineers
• Energy Infrastructure Planners
• Heads of R&D in automotive, maritime, and heavy industry
• Investment Analysts focused on industrial gases and energy storage
• Government and Regulatory Policy Advisors
• Utility Strategists and Grid Planners
• Safety and Risk Management Professionals

• **Scenarios:** Designing the optimal supply chain (production, storage, transport) for providing hydrogen fuel to a major seaport.
• **Case Studies:** Analyzing the technical and financial viability of the H2 production facility in the Netherlands.
• **Group Activities:** Collaborative development of a safety protocol and risk mitigation plan for a new hydrogen refueling station.
• **Individual Exercises:** Calculating the energy efficiency of a complete "Power-to-Gas-to-Power" cycle versus direct battery storage.
• **Mini-Case Studies:** Rapid evaluation of a new solid-state hydrogen storage material for its commercial potential.
• **Syndicate Discussions:** Debating whether the focus should be on Blue or Green Hydrogen in the near term to accelerate adoption.
• **Technical Proposal:** Drafting a technical and economic justification for a PEM fuel cell installation for industrial backup power.

Unit 1: Hydrogen Production Pathways

• Detailed analysis of electrolysis: technologies, efficiency, and cost of Green Hydrogen.
• Methane reforming (SMR/ATR) and the role of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) for Blue Hydrogen.
• Challenges and economics of Grey and Brown Hydrogen production.
• Emerging production methods: Turquoise (pyrolysis) and Pink (nuclear).
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) comparison of different production pathways.

Unit 2: Storage and Transport Infrastructure

• Technical challenges of hydrogen density and storage (high-pressure gas, cryogenic liquid).
• Material science and embrittlement issues in existing pipeline infrastructure.
• The viability of ammonia, LOHC (Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers) as transport methods.
• Designing hydrogen dispensing and refueling stations.
• Safety protocols, leak detection, and regulatory standards for high-pressure systems.

Unit 3: Fuel Cell Technology and Applications

• Operating principles and efficiency of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells.
• Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) for high-efficiency stationary power and Combined Heat and Power (CHP).
• Applications in passenger vehicles, heavy-duty transport, and forklifts.
• The use of fuel cells for backup power and grid stabilization.
• Comparison of hydrogen combustion vs. fuel cell utilization.

Unit 4: Sectoral Decarbonization and Use Cases

• Analyzing the potential of hydrogen in decarbonizing industrial heat (steel, cement).
• Hydrogen for long-haul transport: aviation and maritime fuel alternatives.
• The role of hydrogen in residential and commercial heating (blending and dedicated networks).
• Modeling the integration of hydrogen production with variable renewable energy sources.
• Developing localized "Hydrogen Hubs" and industrial clusters.

Unit 5: Market Development and Policy

• Analysis of current and projected costs for Green and Blue Hydrogen.
• Global hydrogen strategies and policy incentives (e.g., US Inflation Reduction Act, EU Green Deal).
• Standardization and certification schemes for low-carbon hydrogen.
• The role of Power-to-X technologies in energy system flexibility.
• Forecasting the trajectory of hydrogen adoption and market size.