Mapping Poland's Hydrogen Future: Insights and Challenges Ahead
Key Ideas
  • GAZ-SYSTEM completed the Hydrogen Map of Poland study analyzing 178 hydrogen-related projects, projecting a significant rise in domestic hydrogen production and consumption by 2040.
  • The study highlights a potential shortfall in domestic hydrogen production relative to demand, indicating a need for imports or increased domestic production to bridge the gap.
  • Primary barriers to market development include the lack of hydrogen transmission infrastructure and inadequate collaboration between producers and consumers, which the company aims to address.
  • GAZ-SYSTEM plans to integrate stakeholders, develop a National Hydrogen Network, conduct feasibility studies for transmission infrastructure, and facilitate collaboration through workshops and information exchange platforms.
Poland's transmission system operator, GAZ-SYSTEM, has finalized the Hydrogen Map of Poland study, which examined 178 projects related to hydrogen production, consumption, distribution, and storage nationwide. The study projects a significant increase in domestic hydrogen production, stabilizing at 1.11 million tons annually by 2040, with most projects concentrated in the northwest. Consumption is also expected to rise, reaching 1.27 million tons in 2030 and growing to 2.62 million tons by 2040, primarily in the central and southwest regions. However, a comparison of production and consumption data suggests a potential shortfall in domestic production, which could lead to the need for imports or increased production to meet demand. GAZ-SYSTEM acknowledges key barriers to market development, including the lack of hydrogen transmission infrastructure and limited collaboration between producers and consumers. The company's President highlighted upcoming challenges and the importance of the amendment to the Energy Law, aiming to facilitate hydrogen market development. GAZ-SYSTEM plans to engage stakeholders, enhance collaboration, and work on a National Hydrogen Network concept. The study emphasizes the significance of a well-designed transmission network by 2030–2035 to align production with consumption needs. GAZ-SYSTEM will host workshops for survey participants, update project data, and introduce tools for information exchange. The company aims to foster collaboration, develop feasibility studies, and advance the National Hydrogen Network concept. The comprehensive approach outlined in the study signals a positive outlook for Poland's hydrogen market development.
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