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Compressed hydrogen can safely be transported by pipelines over short distances

Pipelines are an effective way to move compressed hydrogen over short to moderate distances. To ensure that the hydrogen is moved safely and quickly it is pressurized to around 500-1,200 psi before entering the pipeline.1 To maintain safety and integrity, hydrogen must be moved in specialized pipelines equipped to handle hydrogen’s corrosive properties.2 To ensure that hydrogen is moved safely, pipeline operators must have systems to continuously check for leaks, pressure changes, and other anomalies that could lead to accidents.3

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Footnotes​

  1. Penev, M., Zuboy, J., & Hunter, C. (2019). Economic analysis of a high-pressure urban pipeline concept (HyLine) for delivering hydrogen to retail fueling stations. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 77, 92-105. ↩

  2. Zacarias, M., & Nakano, J. (2023, April 28). Exploring the hydrogen midstream: Distribution and Delivery. Center for Strategic and International Studies. https://www.csis.org/analysis/exploring-hydrogen-midstream-distribution-and-delivery ↩

  3. Ibid. ↩