WP6 analyses how hydrogen and ammonia can be integrated into energy systems, markets and logistics networks in ways that are economically viable, legally sound and operationally realistic. The work focuses on business models, regulation, market conditions, maritime logistics, infrastructure planning and European policy processes. The aim is to reduce uncertainty, support investments and ensure that Norwegian activities align with evolving European frameworks.
Key tasks in WP6
- Task 6.1 A low‑carbon future and business models in the hydrogen value chains
Task lead: Gunnar Eskeland, NHH - Task 6.2 Sustainability and energy assessments (includes work transferred from WP2: subsurface storage and infrastructure related work)
Task lead: Kenneth Løvold Rødseth, TØI - Task 6.3 Regulating sea and coastal geography / North Sea hydrogen‑based hubs
Task lead: TNO - Task 6.4 Finance, contracts and energy markets (merges former tasks 6.4, 6.5 and 6.6)
Task lead: Gunnar Eskeland, NHH - Task 6.7 European politics and policies shaping value‑chain development
Task lead: Per Ove Eikeland, FNI - Task 6.8 European market conditions: power, CO₂, gas, hydrogen and energy‑intensive products
Task lead: Philipp Verpoort, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)
Objectives
The objective of WP6 is to develop knowledge and frameworks that enable the integration of hydrogen into maritime and industrial value chains, with a stronger maritime focus than before. This includes:
- Designing governance structures, business models, and contractual frameworks to reduce investment risk and accelerate hydrogen adoption.
- Performing sustainability and energy assessments for maritime applications, including life cycle and cost analyses.
- Mapping and proposing solutions for offshore hydrogen hubs and coastal infrastructure, addressing spatial planning and synergies with other sea uses.
- Analyzing European policy and market conditions shaping hydrogen adoption, including interactions with electricity, gas, and CO₂ markets.
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