Identification of suitable sites for Green Hydrogen Production from petroleum wastewater

Abstract

Climate change requires urgent action to build a resilient society, capable of adapting to the current emergency. In this scenario, renewable energies play a crucial role. In particular, Green Hydrogen represents a viable alternative to fossil fuels. Its production through electrolysis makes it possible to generate energy without polluting emissions. This study identifies the criteria for selecting suitable sites for the production of Green Hydrogen using waste water from oil extraction in the industrial area of Viggiano, Italy. The methodology implemented involves a Multicriteria Spatial Analysis. Key criteria include technical, economic and environmental factors. The final output is a suitability map that facilitates the identification of the most suitable sites for the location of infrastructure for Green Hydrogen production.

Keywords: Green Hydrogen Infrastructure (GHI), electrolysis, Renewable Energy Sources (RES), land suitability map