Hydrogen energy technology—Update 1976

Abstract Hydrogen, a chemical commodity and fuel now produced from natural gas, could, in the future, become a widely used fuel produced from water and diverse energy sources. Since the initial flurry of interest in “hydrogen economy” concepts, serious feasibility studies, technology assessments, and experimental studies have identified economic and technological problem areas. Production now appears to be the focus of most hydrogen research and development efforts as shown by a review of the technical papers presented at the First World Hydrogen Energy Conference. Specific industrial uses, electric power storage, and perhaps additions of hydrogen to supplement the natural gas supply appear to be near-term prospects for hydrogen utilization.

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