- 1Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
- 2National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS), UK
- 3Barlett School Env, Energy and Resources, University College London, London, UK
- 4UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Penicuik, UK
- 5Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London, London, UK
- *A full list of authors appears at the end of the abstract
This programme examines the climate and air quality implications of transitioning from fossil fuels to hydrogen-based energy systems. It comprises three independent projects – ELGAR, HECTER and COSH-AIR – that investigate various aspects of hydrogen usage and its effects on the atmosphere. The research explores future global and UK energy scenarios, focusing on the development of hydrogen infrastructure and the potential for fugitive hydrogen emissions. It also examines the role of microbial soil processes in removing atmospheric hydrogen, as well as the impacts of hydrogen deployment on climate and air quality. This overview will provide a summary of the research undertaken and the insights gained throughout the programme.
Luke Abraham, Adam Brighty, Megan Brown, Tanusri Chakraborty, Alex Tardito Chaudhri, Max Coleman, Bill Collins, Nick Cowan, Jana Fakhreddine, Paul Griffiths, Mark Hanlon, Rayne Holland, Francisca Jalil-Vega, Saeed Karbin, Anwar Khan, Nicolas Kamied Ripoll, Toby Roberts, Dudley Shallcross, Keith Shine, Jo Smith, David Stevenson.
How to cite: Warwick, N., Archibald, A., Dodds, P., Nemitz, E., ApSimon, H., and Drewer, J. and the Hydrogen Environmental Impacts Team: The UK Environmental Impacts of Hydrogen Energy Programme, EGU General Assembly 2025, Vienna, Austria, 27 Apr–2 May 2025, EGU25-10785, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu25-10785, 2025.
