In the report, analysis on large-scale transport of hydrogen with mobile pipeline (gas container or trailers) from hydrogen production points to consumer locations is described. The detailed analysis has been carried out for Finland and this analysis is applicable for other Nordic countries when national regulations and price levels are taken into account.

The analysis is done focusing on hydrogen transport to large-scale hydrogen refuelling stations (HRS), since when The European Commission published a proposal «Fit for 55» package (July 14, 2021) there was a proposal obligatory network of HRS along TEN-T core network by 2030. However, the results are partly applicable also for large-scale transport of hydrogen to the industry customers.

Regarding HRS, the mobile pipeline for hydrogen is part of the hydrogen supply chain (HSC). An alternative to the mobile pipeline is hydrogen production by local electrolysis. These alternatives are compared for Finland.

The results show that when semi-centralised option for hydrogen production is analysed and the hydrogen is transported to HRS locations within 300 km, the price estimate is just below 6 €/kg of hydrogen. In the case of on-site electrolysis, the price estimate is close to 10 €/kg of hydrogen. These cost levels of hydrogen could be further reduced especially if production and dispensing costs could be reduced.