BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 15. There are four options for exporting hydrogen to Europe from Azerbaijan, Javid Abdullayev, Director of the State Agency for Renewable Energy Sources under the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan, told Trend in an exclusive interview.
He pointed out that pilot projects for hydrogen production are being prepared in Azerbaijan.
"The analysis of the assessment of the hydrogen potential of Azerbaijan by Advision company has been completed with the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The report contains very positive ratings. In addition, the Azerbaijan's State Oil Company (SOCAR) is also conducting research in this area. There are four options for exporting hydrogen from Azerbaijan. We can export a mixture of natural gas and hydrogen via the Southern Gas Corridor. It is possible to build a separate pipeline for the export of hydrogen. It is also possible to export "green" energy, and electrolyzers can be installed closer to consumers. And, furthermore, other products, such as ammonia, can be produced and exported. Currently, work is underway to prepare pilot projects for hydrogen," Abdullayev said.
The expansion of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) could help new volumes of hydrogen and other renewable gases to be transported in the future. Currently, TAP consortium is studying the details of possible hydrogen transportation.