Subsurface Hydrogen Energy Storage

Current Status, Prospects, and Challenges

1st Edition - October 5, 2024
Imprint: Elsevier
Editors: Achinta Bera, Sunil Kumar
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 0 7 1 - 3
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 0 7 0 - 6

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Subsurface Hydrogen Energy Storage: Current status, Prospects, and Challenges presents a comprehensive explanation of the technical challenges and solutions associated with subsurface hydrogen energy storage, including system design, safety measures, and operational efficiency. Supported by real-world case studies, the book analyses the economic and environmental benefits and drawbacks of subsurface hydrogen energy storage, including a comparative analysis of different forms of energy storage.

The book brings together the latest research and knowledge on subsurface hydrogen energy storage, including the geological and hydrogeological aspects of hydrogen storage, hydrogen production, storage technologies, and safety and regulatory issues. It discusses the potential applications of subsurface hydrogen storage in various sectors, such as power generation, transportation, and industry. The book also features case studies and current applications, as well as a detailed examination of the technical challenges and solutions associated with subsurface hydrogen energy storage.

Addressing all the scientific and technical challenges that must be overcome for subsurface hydrogen storage to be deployed at scale, Subsurface Hydrogen Energy Storage: Current status, Prospects, and Challenges is an invaluable reference for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals involved in hydrogen and energy storage, the hydrogen economy, and reservoir engineering.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
List of contributors
About the editors
Preface
Acknowledgments
Summary
Chapter 1. Introduction to underground hydrogen storage
Abstract
1.1 Importance of hydrogen as an energy carrier
1.2 Understanding hydrogen: properties and characteristics
1.3 Hydrogen as an energy carrier
1.4 Energy storage: need and challenges
1.5 Introduction to underground hydrogen storage
1.6 Geological considerations for underground storage
1.7 Technical requirements and challenges
1.8 Regulatory and safety aspects and risks
1.9 Chapter summary and conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Further reading
Chapter 2. Hydrogen as an energy carrier
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Different energy sources and their limitations
2.3 Renewable/green energy versus nonrenewable/fossil-based energy
2.4 Why hydrogen versus renewable energy sources
2.5 Hydrogen versus fossil fuels
2.6 Hydrogen versus batteries
2.7 Hydrogen as a potential energy carrier and its importance
2.8 Applications of hydrogen as an energy carrier
2.9 Different methods of hydrogen production
2.10 Advancements in hydrogen production technologies
2.11 Grades of hydrogen production
2.12 Conversion of hydrogen into electricity or energy
2.13 Pure hydrogen as an energy carrier
2.14 Blending hydrogen with natural gas
2.15 Challenges and opportunities
2.16 Conclusions
References
Chapter 3. Hydrogen production using different methods
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Hydrogen from fossil fuels
3.3 Hydrocarbon pyrolysis
3.4 Coal gasification
3.5 Hydrogen production from renewable resources
3.6 Water splitting
3.7 Photoelectrochemical water splitting
3.8 Thermochemical water splitting
3.9 Hydrogen distribution
3.10 Current application and cases
3.11 Challenges
3.12 Conclusion and future outlooks
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 4. Hydrogen surface storage
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Properties of hydrogen
4.3 Hydrogen economy
4.4 Hydrogen storage methods
4.5 Challenges and future scope
4.6 Conclusions
Acknowledgment
AI disclosure
References
Chapter 5. Navigating hydrogen storage and transport networks: grid connectivity and storage site logistics
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Hydrogen as fuel
5.3 Hydrogen production
5.4 Transportation of hydrogen
5.5 Storage of hydrogen
5.6 Challenges in hydrogen used as a fuel
5.7 Environmental impact of H2 production, transportation, and storage methods
5.8 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 6. Subsurface underground hydrogen storage
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Types of underground hydrogen storage and their efficacy in porous geological formations
6.3 Caprock analysis: examining caprocks in depleted oil and gas reservoirs and aquifers
6.4 Activities for underground hydrogen storage project: from identification to well engineering
6.5 Conclusion and outlook
References
Chapter 7. Physics of hydrogen flow in porous media: two-phase (or multiphase) flow and transport of hydrogen in porous geological storage
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Fluid properties of hydrogen
7.3 Reservoir geometry, flow regimes, and rock properties
7.4 Two-phase flow mechanism
7.5 Gas mixing behavior
7.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 8. Physiochemical parametric considerations for optimal underground hydrogen storage
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Influencing physiochemical parameters concerning different types of underground hydrogen storage
8.3 Prospects and challenges
8.4 Summary and recommendations
References
Chapter 9. Geochemical and geomechanical synergies during underground hydrogen storage schemes
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Fundamentals of fluid–fluid and rock–fluid interactions
9.3 Modeling and simulation
9.4 Challenges and knowledge gap
9.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 10. Microbial considerations/aspects of underground hydrogen storage
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Microbial impact on subterranean hydrogen storage
10.3 Microbial metabolism of hydrogen
10.4 Microbial growth and biofouling effects
10.5 Impacts on stored hydrogen quantity and quality
10.6 Risk assessment and monitoring
10.7 Mitigation and control measures
10.8 Underground hydrogen storage case studies with microbial activity
10.9 Future perspectives
10.10 Conclusion
References
Chapter 11. Experimental, modeling, and simulation approaches for underground hydrogen storage
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Experimental studies of underground hydrogen storage
11.3 Modeling and numerical simulations of underground hydrogen storage
11.4 Underground hydrogen storage projects
11.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 12. Government policies, guidelines, initiatives, and supports for underground hydrogen storage
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Policies, guidelines, and initiatives for hydrogen technology
12.3 Policies and regulations with a global perspective with focus on underground hydrogen storage
12.4 Considerations for infrastructure development and regulation for underground hydrogen storage
12.5 Global collaborations on underground hydrogen storage
12.6 Future prospects and potentials of underground hydrogen storage technologies
12.7 Conclusions
References
Chapter 13. Underground hydrogen storage case studies: current status, ongoing activities, and global potential
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Geological characterization of site
13.3 Physiochemical interactions and assessment
13.4 Multiphase flow characteristics
13.5 Geochemical and mineralogical interactions and assessment
13.6 Microbial interactions
13.7 Case studies
13.8 Worldwide possibilities of underground hydrogen storage
13.9 Conclusion and future perspectives
References
Chapter 14. Prospects and challenges of underground hydrogen storage
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Prospects of underground hydrogen storage
14.3 Challenges for underground hydrogen storage
14.4 Conclusions
Acknowledgment
References
Index

Achinta Bera

Dr. Achinta Bera is currently working as an Assistant Professor of Petroleum Engineering at the School of Energy Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, India. He received his Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad in 2014. After that, he worked as Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Alberta, Canada in the EOGRRC Group from 2014-2015. Thereafter, he moved to the Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi (Currently known as Khalifa University) to work as Postdoctoral Research Associate and spent 3 years working on a project related to carbonate reservoir characterization and modeling funded by ADNOC. He has published several articles in refereed international journals in petroleum engineering. He is an active reviewer of more than 40 reputable international journals like the Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Energy & Fuels, Langmuir, SPE Journal, Applied Energy, Fuel, Chemical Engineering Science etc.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Department of Petroleum Engineering, School of Energy Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

Sunil Kumar

Sunil Kumar is the Chief Innovation officer at Sciglyph. He did his PhD in Petroleum Engineering from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and Postdoctoral research from University of Calgary, Canada and Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia. He has more than 10 year of research experience in Energy, complex fluids, and carbon analytics. His keen interest is on underground hydrogen storage and carbon sequestration for the mitigation of Greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. He is an active reviewer of several reputable international journals like the Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Energy & Fuels, Petroleum Science, Natural Resources Research, Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects etc. He has published more than 21 international journal papers and 3 book chapters.

Affiliations and expertise

Chief Innovative Officer, SciGlyph Exploration Private Limited, Bihar, India

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