Developing a Clean Hydrogen Industry in Qatar : Investment Costs, Uncertainties, and Critical Decisions

<p dir="ltr">This report explores pathways for Qatar to develop a clean hydrogen industry, considering investment costs, policy gaps, and market uncertainties. As a major exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), Qatar is well-positioned to lead in low-carbon hydrogen production.</p><p dir="ltr">Qatar already produces large quantities of hydrogen for industrial use. This highlights the opportunity to decarbonize existing production using carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies, transitioning to blue hydrogen.</p><p dir="ltr">The report outlines four strategic pathways</p><p dir="ltr">1. Cleaning Local Industry: Retrofitting current hydrogen facilities with CCS to reduce emissions.</p><p dir="ltr">2. Expanding Clean Industry: Scaling up production of low-carbon exports like ammonia and steel.</p><p dir="ltr">3. Cautious Exporter: Building export capacity in response to proven international demand.</p><p dir="ltr">4. Leading Exporter: Aggressively developing export infrastructure to capture market share early.</p><p dir="ltr">These strategies vary in risk, cost, and infrastructure needs. Qatar’s industrial expertise, gas availability, and export infrastructure offer a strong foundation. Yet, decisions around investment in CCS, hydrogen carriers (e.g., ammonia, LOHCs), and export logistics remain critical.</p><p dir="ltr">Global regulatory developments, such as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), are creating new pressure for cleaner production. Additionally, a global hydrogen markets growth its anticipated, providing Qatar the opportunity to determine the approach that best fits its national strategy and identify the path to be a part of them.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Earthna publications reports<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/</a><br>See report on publisher's website: <a href="https://www.earthna.qa/publications/reports/developing-clean-hydrogen-industry-qatar-investment-costs-uncertainties-and" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.earthna.qa/publications/reports/developing-clean-hydrogen-industry-qatar-investment-costs-uncertainties-and</a></p><p dir="ltr"><br>Editorial board: Dr. Gonzalo Castro de la Mata, Dr. Soud Khalifa Al Thani, Dr. Radhouane Ben Hamadou, Dr. Mona Matar Al-Kuwari, Dr. Muez Ali, Talha A. Mirza, Sebastien P. Turbot</p><p dir="ltr">Project Identifier (PI): ETCC-2024-009</p>