Monografia

The Multi-Purpose Nature of Hydrogen for Decarbonising the European Energy System

Integrated Scenarios and Future Challenges
  • Francesco Gabrielli,

This thesis analyses hydrogen production, transport, and end uses, assessing its integration into the European energy system and Italy’s role in the EU energy transition. Hydrogen, with no CO₂ emissions at use, is key for decarbonisation and industrial policy, but its scale-up is hindered by a demand-supply dilemma. Adopting an economic perspective, the study examines the EU regulatory framework, infrastructure investment needs, and import corridors, highlighting Italy’s strategic position along hydrogen supply routes from the southern and south-eastern Mediterranean. Despite adopting a national hydrogen strategy, Italy still needs clearer quantitative targets for renewable and low-carbon hydrogen to accelerate decarbonisation in hard-to-abate sectors and transition away from fossil fuels.

  • Parole chiave:
  • Hydrogen,
  • European Union,
  • Decarbonisation,
  • Energy,
  • Natural Gas,
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Acquisto

Francesco Gabrielli

- ORCID: 0009-0002-9298-3229

Francesco Gabrielli is a parliamentary assistant at the European Parliament, working between Brussels and Strasbourg. He holds degrees in Diplomatic Sciences (Trieste) and International Relations and European Studies (Florence), and has worked at the European Energy Forum, Confindustria, and Gas Infrastructure Europe.
Table of Contents
Introduction

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The fundamental toolbox for analysing the development of a hydrogen economy
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pp.13-43

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Hydrogen integration into the European energy system
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pp.47-88

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Italy in the European energy transition: the role of hydrogen
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pp.91-125

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The Italian hard-to-abate sectors: a case study on potential hydrogen use
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pp.129-147

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Conclusion
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pp.151-157

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Bibliography
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pp.161-176

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The Multi-Purpose Nature of Hydrogen for Decarbonising the European Energy System

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Integrated Scenarios and Future Challenges

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