Green Hydrogen

“The majority of recent projects I’ve worked on have been energy transition related, in areas such as sustainable fuels, energy from waste, carbon capture, environmental improvement conditions, green hydrogen and so on. I have found it very rewarding being involved with these up-and-coming technologies. They are really challenging and complex projects. Hydrogen is part of that portfolio.

“Most of my career has been in oil and gas, both on-shore and off-shore. So, while as a mechanical engineer, I have some knowledge about the basics of hydrogen for power and the type of equipment needed, I haven’t been involved in the detail. I wanted to remedy that and the course seemed ideal.”

“It was very interactive. Dr John Massey, who led the course, is really impressive. He was very clear about his impartiality and that he didn’t work for the hydrogen industry. Over the two days, he was asked some very complex questions and was able to answer every one without a pause or stumble. It was incredible to witness that.

“John explained his aim was to offer a balanced view of the potential of hydrogen as a fuel, as well as the challenges. It wasn’t just green hydrogen – we also went into blue hydrogen, brown hydrogen and pink hydrogen. We drilled down into the economics of green hydrogen and why it is more viable in some regions than in others.

“John took time to go into the detail of current UK regulations and funding schemes for hydrogen, but he also explained the global picture and what’s happening in other countries. His breadth of knowledge is remarkable.

“At the end of the first day, it felt like we’d been through a lot of material detail. I remember thinking, ‘What’s left to discuss?!’ But the second day was just as interesting. We looked at the issues associated with storage and distribution, and what would have to happen on a national scale to make hydrogen viable as a fuel. We also touched on subjects outside hydrogen, such as sustainable aviation fuels, which I have a particular interest in. It was a busy two days but I didn’t once feel tired, which is testament to the delivery and content.”

1 “Hydrogen is an upcoming, exciting industry that’s part of the global green agenda. It’s going to be in the energy mix of the future and, if you’re a young engineer, you should know about it.”

2 “It’s a complex subject and a new industry fraught with challenges that engineers will need overcome. This course will help you understand the full picture.”

3 “This is a subject that you don’t only hear about as an engineer, it’s in the mainstream media. It’s important. This course has enabled me to gain a much better understanding of the industry and I will use that knowledge a lot in my day-to-day work.”

“John referred to a number of different regulations and standards – and there were some I wasn’t  aware of previously. That knowledge will definitely come in useful with the next hydrogen project.

“What I found so interesting about this course was the full picture of the industry and the economics. When you’re involved in the detail of a project, that’s not something you get to explore usually, yet it’s really important. You really need to appreciate the challenges the industry faces, the current economics and how they are linked together. I didn’t understand this before.”

1 “Ensure you read the pre-course briefing. You will find the course challenging if you don’t know anything about the hydrogen industry. There is a lot to get through, so familiarisation of the hydrogen and energy sector will really help.”

2 “It’s not an easy course and it covered a lot of ground. I found it in-depth and formative. Be prepared to be stretched over the two days.”

3 “Come with an open mind and a willingness to learn. The course doesn’t take sides on the hydrogen debate – it just gives you the information.”

“I’m keen to attend the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage course that John offers, which will  also be invaluable support for future projects.  

“This course has helped me judge the viability and business case of current projects and help predict the potential for engineering, procurement and construction sanction. Some projects need hundreds of megawatts of electricity and, without major government support, it’s difficult to see where that will come from. Taking this course has given me the insight needed to make appropriate decisions.”