Mapping current research on hydrogen supply chain design for global trade

IF 8.3 2区工程技术 Q1 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy Pub Date : 2025-09-27 DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.151726

Leslie A. Aguirre-García, Jairo R. Montoya-Torres, Martha Cobo

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Abstract

Global demand for clean energy carriers like hydrogen (H₂) is rising under carbon-reduction policies. While domestic H₂ projects are progressing, international trade presents significant opportunities for countries with abundant renewables or advanced production capabilities. Yet, establishing H₂ as a viable global commodity requires overcoming supply chain challenges in flexibility, efficiency, and cost. This review examines hydrogen supply chain network design (HSCND) studies and highlights key research gaps in export-oriented systems. Current work often focuses on transport technologies but lacks integrated analyses combining technical, economic, and policy dimensions. Notable gaps include limited research on retrofitting infrastructure for H₂ derivatives, underexplored roles of ports as export hubs, and insufficient evaluation of regulatory frameworks and financial risks. This review proposes a methodological approach to guide HSCND for export, supporting data collection and strategic planning. Future research should integrate technical, geopolitical, and social factors into models, backed by methodological innovation and empirical evidence.

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全球贸易氢供应链设计研究现状

在碳减排政策的推动下，全球对氢（H2）等清洁能源载体的需求正在上升。虽然国内氢气项目正在取得进展，但国际贸易为拥有丰富可再生能源或先进生产能力的国家提供了重大机遇。然而，要使氢气成为一种可行的全球商品，需要克服供应链在灵活性、效率和成本方面的挑战。本文回顾了氢供应链网络设计（HSCND）的研究，并强调了出口导向系统的主要研究差距。目前的工作往往侧重于运输技术，但缺乏结合技术、经济和政策层面的综合分析。值得注意的差距包括对氢气衍生品基础设施改造的研究有限，港口作为出口中心的作用未得到充分发掘，以及对监管框架和金融风险的评估不足。本文提出了一种方法方法来指导HSCND的出口，支持数据收集和战略规划。未来的研究应将技术、地缘政治和社会因素纳入模型，并以方法创新和经验证据为基础。

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International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 工程技术-环境科学

CiteScore

13.50

自引率

25.00%

发文量

3502

审稿时长

60 days

期刊介绍： The objective of the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy is to facilitate the exchange of new ideas, technological advancements, and research findings in the field of Hydrogen Energy among scientists and engineers worldwide. This journal showcases original research, both analytical and experimental, covering various aspects of Hydrogen Energy. These include production, storage, transmission, utilization, enabling technologies, environmental impact, economic considerations, and global perspectives on hydrogen and its carriers such as NH3, CH4, alcohols, etc. The utilization aspect encompasses various methods such as thermochemical (combustion), photochemical, electrochemical (fuel cells), and nuclear conversion of hydrogen, hydrogen isotopes, and hydrogen carriers into thermal, mechanical, and electrical energies. The applications of these energies can be found in transportation (including aerospace), industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.