The Potential for Methane Pyrolysis in B.C. Report
Source: | · CICE · | April 11, 2024
The Potential for Methane Pyrolysis in B.C. analyses opportunities in production and deployment of low carbon hydrogen in B.C. and beyond. It investigates the emerging ideas, approaches, and technologies being advanced in the sector, as well as the regulatory requirements, challenges, and important considerations that need to be addressed to accelerate decarbonization. It includes an in-depth analysis of hydrogen production pathways and the potential to leverage existing energy systems in B.C., based on various scales of end-use applications.
The Potential for Methane Pyrolysis in B.C. report serves as a foundational document to help innovators, industry leaders, investors, academia, policy makers, and Indigenous rights holders seeking to understand:
The hydrogen pathways with the highest potential for emissions reduction and economic impact
Potential innovation areas and opportunities to leverage B.C.’s energy infrastructure for low carbon hydrogen production
The delivered levelized cost of hydrogen for low carbon production technologies across different scales of demand, including water electrolysis using renewable electricity, reforming of natural gas with carbon capture, utilization and storage, and methane pyrolysis
Key drivers and barriers to hydrogen adoption within high-emitting sectors
The potential for decentralized hydrogen production and distribution to maximize B.C.’s existing energy infrastructure and address limitations of centralized production models