Hydrogen technologies and prospects for their use in the Asian regions of Russia

Abstract

The paper discusses the prerequisites for the development of hydrogen infrastructure and the scope of application of hydrogen technologies in the Asian regions of Russia (ARR). The previous approach to the creation of a hydrogen infrastructure in Russia may be revised due to economic sanctions and the impossibility of technology transfer. The available largest and most efficient resources of crude hydrocarbons and coal (nonrenewable energy resources – (NRER)), as well as the significant potential of renewable energy allow large-scale production of hydrogen in the Asian regions of Russia. There are also preconditions for the use of hydrogen technologies for energy end-users in this territory. The creation of large pilot testing grounds in isolated power systems of the Asian regions of Russia will make it possible to enhance and develop the hydrogen production, storage, and transport technologies to prepare them for delivery to export markets for energy equipment and services.