Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering
Hydrogen is not only a clean fuel but an efficient energy carrier, which could play a critical role in decarbonisation. Nowadays, most hydrogen is produced from fossil fuels, such as natural gas, oil, and coal. Only 4% is via water electrolysis. It is anticipated that about 1/3 of hydrogen will be produced from coal in 2050. Australia has abundant coal reserves, which has big potential in producing hydrogen using coal as feedstock, to achieve its goal of global hydrogen exporter. Given current technologies, developing a cost-effective and zero-carbon hydrogen production is a big challenge to scale the hydrogen industry.
This project aims to review and analyse the economic aspects of coal-based blue hydrogen supply chain, regarding coal-to-hydrogen technology, carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen storage and transportation.
Literature review and writing skills are highly recommended.
Outstanding candidate could be further funded to continue the topic to the next level. Conference opportunities could be provided if necessary.
This project is a potential pathway to a MPhil/PhD project.
School
Research Area
Hydrogen | Economics | Coal gasification
- Research Environment
- Expected Outcomes
- Supervisory Team
The student will be closely working with relevant industry partners under the supervision of Dr. Yu Jing.
- A review paper about blue hydrogen economy is expected if research outcomes are succesfully delivered.
- Outstanding candidate could be further funded to continue the topic to the next level.
- Business trips and conference opportunities could be provided if necessary.
- This project is a potential pathway to a MPhil/PhD project.
