Making nuclear-derived hydrogen and SAF a reality with AMRs
Nuclear energy is uniquely suited to producing clean hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). While there is a clear and growing demand for hydrogen and SAF to support multiple industries on their decarbonisation journey, these fuels are highly energy-intensive to produce and require significant heat. Only nuclear energy can produce abundant supplies of hydrogen both reliably and without any direct carbon dioxide emissions. Further to this, Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) offer the highest operational temperatures, giving the greatest efficiencies and cost-effectiveness for the generation of so-called ‘pink hydrogen’. AMRs can be built on-site to directly power operations for hydrogen producers as a dedicated power source. So, what needs to happen to make nuclear-derived hydrogen and SAF a reality – is the supply chain and infrastructure ready to deploy this technology, and is the European regulatory and policy landscape supportive? James Bowyer, Project Director at the nuclear energy developer newcleo, will discuss all this and more, drawing on his 25 years of industry experience.