Hydrogen energy is seen as the clean energy carrier of the future. Investments are starting in Türkiye.
Types of Hydrogen
- Grey hydrogen: Production from natural gas, CO2 emission
- Blue hydrogen: Natural gas + CO2 capture (CCS)
- Green hydrogen: Electrolysis with renewable electricity (cleanest)
- Pink hydrogen: Nuclear electricity with
Türkiye's Hydrogen Strategy
- 2024-2025 road map
- 2035 targets
- Green hydrogen with renewable energy
- Export target (to Europe)
Investment Areas
- Production facilities (electrolysis)
- Storage (liquid, compressed)
- Transport (pipeline, ship)
- Use (industry, transportation, heating)
Hydrogen Powered Vehicles
- Bus (pilot applications in Europe)
- Truck (long distance)
- Train
- Automobile (Toyota Mirai, Hyundai Nexo)
Industrial Use
- Iron-steel (instead of coal)
- Chemical industry
- Fertilizer production
- Oil refinery
Legal Framework
- EMRA regulations (new)
- Investment incentives
- Insurance requirements
- Standards (ISO)
Risks
- Risk of explosion (storage)
- High cost (production)
- Lack of infrastructure
- Market development is slow
EU Hydrogen Strategy
- 2030: 10 million tons of green hydrogen production
- 2050: 100% green hydrogen transition
- Export opportunity for Turkey
Investment Recommendations
- Start with pilot projects
- Take advantage of government incentives
- Target the EU market
- Plan comprehensive insurance
Energy law lawyer recommended.