Hydrogen Production: Technical-Economic, Upscaling, and Industrialization Perspectives for Sustainable and Secure Energy Production

Dear Colleagues,

The global energy landscape is undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainable and renewable energy sources. Hydrogen, as an energy carrier, has emerged as a pivotal element in the transition towards a sustainable and secure energy future, offering solutions to decarbonize industries, transportation, and energy systems. With various production pathways available—including renewable-powered electrolysis, steam methane reforming (SMR) with carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), and methane pyrolysis—hydrogen production holds immense potential but faces significant technological, economic, and scaling challenges.

This Special Issue aims to bring together multidisciplinary research addressing the techno-economic feasibility, scalability, and industrial adoption of hydrogen production technologies. Contributions from the multidisciplinary scientific community are invited to examine the technological, economic, and industrial dimensions of hydrogen production. Innovative solutions to reduce production costs, enhance energy efficiency, and ensure the successful integration of hydrogen systems into global energy infrastructures will be explored. Emerging tools such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for process optimization, along with strategies for sustainability and carbon management, will be key focal areas. Contributions will provide critical insights into technological advancements, economic considerations, and practical approaches to overcome challenges in scaling hydrogen production. The issue will serve as a valuable platform for advancing research and facilitating collaboration towards realizing hydrogen’s role in delivering clean, reliable, and scalable energy solutions.

This Special Issue invites contributions from researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to advance the knowledge and application of hydrogen production technologies, supporting global efforts to build a cleaner, more sustainable, and secure energy future.

Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to, the following:

• All aspects of hydrogen production and technology pathways, including renewable-powered electrolysis (e.g., PEM, alkaline, and solid oxide), steam methane reforming (SMR) with CCUS, methane pyrolysis using renewable or fossil-based energy with CCUS, and other innovative research into alternative production methods;
• Techno-economic feasibility and life-cycle analysis of hydrogen technologies;
• Innovations in upscaling and optimizing hydrogen production systems;
• AI and ML applications for process optimization, cost reduction, and predictive modelling;
• Integration of hydrogen with renewable energy grids and industrial ecosystems;
• Carbon management strategies for fossil-based hydrogen production;
• Infrastructure development, supply chain challenges, and industrialization pathways;
• Sustainability assessments and environmental impact mitigation;
• Policy frameworks, economic incentives, and regulatory considerations;
• Case studies on successful industrial implementation and scaling of hydrogen systems.

Prof. Dr. Mofazzal Hossain
Guest Editor

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