LNGhen
LNGhen is a term used to describe a family of concepts and technologies that aim to integrate liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure with hydrogen production, storage, and utilization, as part of the transition to a hydrogen economy. It is not a single standard or device, but a label applied to projects and proposals that seek to repurpose LNG terminals and fleets to handle hydrogen or hydrogen-rich fuels.
Origin and scope: The term began appearing in policy and industry discussions in the early 2020s as
Technology and approaches: Key ideas include retrofitting LNG terminals to support hydrogen handling, either by enabling
Environmental and economic considerations: Proponents emphasize leveraging existing LNG assets to reduce capital expenditure for early
See also: Liquefied natural gas, Hydrogen economy, Hydrogen storage, Gas reforming, Carbon capture and storage.