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Distributed Hydrogen Production via Steam Methane Reforming

Project Summary

Full Title: Well-to-Wheels Case Study: Distributed Hydrogen Production via Steam Methane Reforming
Project ID: 215
Principal Investigator: Fred Joseck
Keywords: Steam methane reforming (SMR); natural gas; hydrogen production; well-to-wheels (WTW); fuel cell vehicles (FCV)

Purpose

Provide well-to-wheels energy use and emissions data on a potential pathway for producing hydrogen from natural gas via distributed steam methane reforming. This data was used in developing the U.S. Department of Energy Hydrogen Posture Plan.

Performer

Principal Investigator: Fred Joseck
Organization:DOE/EERE/HFCIT
Address:1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585
Telephone:202-586-7932
Email:Fred.Joseck@ee.doe.gov
Additional Performers: Margaret Mann, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Michael Wang, Argonne National Laboratory

Sponsor(s)

Name:Fred Joseck
Organization:DOE/EERE/HFCIT
Telephone:202-586-7932
Email:Fred.Joseck@ee.doe.gov

Period of Performance

End: 2005

Project Description

Type of Project: Analysis
Category: Well-to-Wheels
Technologies Considered: Steam methane reforming; natural gas; fuel cell vehicles
Inputs:
  • Description: Natural gas feedstock price
  • Units: $/million BTU
  • Supporting Information: LHV
Models Used: GREET Version 1.7; H2A model cases
Outputs: Well-to-wheels energy; greenhouse gas emissions; cost of hydrogen
Sensitivities Studied: Natural gas prices
Timeframe Studied: 2005 - 2030

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Date Last Updated: 03/31/2008