CleanTechnica•17 days ago
Why Hydrogen at a Kamloops BC Pulp Mill Fails the Cost Test
Key Takeaway
Hydrogen's current cost disadvantage for industrial heat applications highlights the economic hurdles large energy consumers face in decarbonizing operations, demanding innovative solutions or significant policy support.
AI Summary
- •Hydrogen is currently not cost-competitive for decarbonizing industrial heat applications (e.g., pulp mills) in regions like BC, failing the 'cost test' against existing fossil fuel options.
- •The high cost of hydrogen or the necessary conversion infrastructure presents a significant barrier to its adoption for industrial decarbonization, impacting market viability for green fuel alternatives.
- •Industrial facilities face increasing decarbonization pressures, but economic viability and community impact remain critical factors influencing the feasibility and pace of energy transition projects.
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Article Content
Pulp and paper mills sit at the intersection of several decarbonization pressures. They burn large volumes of fossil gas in lime kilns and recovery boilers. They buy significant amounts of industrial oxygen for delignification and bleaching. They operate in communities where economic continuity matters at least as much as emissions ... [continued] The post Why Hydrogen at a Kamloops BC Pulp Mill Fails the Cost Test appeared first on CleanTechnica .