Enabling Green Hydrogen Exports: Matching Scottish Production to German Demand

Hydrogen production capability in Scotland is growing, with installed capacity expected to increase at a fast pace to 25 GW by 2045, eventually surpassing national demand. Germany plans to phase out coal by 2030, switching to 100% renewable energies. This creates an opportunity for international trade of hydrogen and the delivery of a secure and efficient European hydrogen supply system to accelerate market development and deliver significant economic benefit for both countries.  

The ‘Enabling Green Hydrogen Exports: Matching Scottish Production to German Demand’ report analyses Scottish hydrogen production and German demand creating matching scenarios for hydrogen export and consumption, exploring: 

• Multi-sector end use 
• Technologies 
• Infrastructure 
• Regulatory frameworks  

Two critical developmental stages are identified in the report.  

First: Short term, up to 2030: Encompasses early production and end-use activities preceding the installation of hydrogen pipelines to export 35 TWh of hydrogen.  

Second: 2030-2045:  Involves the commissioning and ramp-up of pipeline infrastructure to facilitate enhanced distribution at a low cost to export 94TWh of hydrogen.