Training Course in the Hydrogen Economy and Clean Fuel Transition
1Summary
Steel plants, container ships and long-haul trucking fleets all share the same problem: they cannot be electrified with batteries alone, and hydrogen is emerging as the fuel most likely to decarbonise them. Understanding where hydrogen fits — and where it doesn't — is quickly becoming essential knowledge across the energy sector.
This course from the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy walks participants through the complete hydrogen value chain: how it is produced, stored, transported and used across power generation, transport and heavy industry, alongside the policy and market forces shaping its global rollout. Delivered by expert instructors, it prepares participants to contribute meaningfully to projects and strategies built around hydrogen technologies and systems.
2Objectives and target group
Who Should Attend
- Energy sector professionals moving into renewable and low-carbon technologies.
- Government officials and policy advisors shaping sustainable energy frameworks.
- Engineers, project managers and technical consultants working on infrastructure or fuel innovation.
- Researchers and academics focused on clean energy systems and hydrogen technologies.
What You Will Gain
- A solid grasp of the scientific and technical foundations of hydrogen as an energy carrier.
- The ability to analyse major production methods and their environmental and economic implications.
- An understanding of infrastructure needs, storage technologies and transport logistics for hydrogen.
- Insight into regulatory frameworks and hydrogen's role in national energy policy.
- Awareness of the key challenges and opportunities shaping global hydrogen markets.
3Course Content
Module 1: The Case for Hydrogen – Applications and Global Outlook
- Historical development and milestones in hydrogen use
- Investment patterns and emerging markets
- Projected demand in transport and industry, and hydrogen's long-term role in the energy transition
Module 2: Understanding Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier
- Atomic structure and energy properties of hydrogen
- Comparison with fossil fuels and renewables
- Grey, blue, turquoise and green hydrogen, and the environmental impact of each
Module 3: Producing Hydrogen at Scale
- Electrolysis methods: alkaline, PEM and solid oxide
- Steam methane reforming and partial oxidation
- Thermochemical and biological production innovations, and carbon capture integration
Module 4: Storing and Moving Hydrogen Safely
- Pressurised gas, cryogenic liquid and solid-state storage methods
- Pipeline, truck, rail and maritime transport options
Module 5: Building the Infrastructure Backbone
- Centralised versus distributed production models
- Storage terminals and refuelling networks
- Integration with existing energy systems
Module 6: Hydrogen in Industry and Heavy Manufacturing
- Applications in steel and cement production
- Role in ammonia synthesis and refining
- Replacing fossil fuels in industrial heating
Module 7: Hydrogen on the Move – Mobility and Fuel Cells
- Fuel cell principles and efficiency
- Applications in buses, trucks and trains
- Infrastructure requirements for hydrogen vehicles
Module 8: Powering the Grid with Hydrogen
- Hydrogen-fuelled turbines and combustion engines
- Load balancing with hydrogen storage systems
- Backup power for critical infrastructure
Module 9: The Economics and Policy of Hydrogen
- Cost structure of electrolysis and reforming, pricing mechanisms and subsidies
- Economic viability across sectors
- Country-level roadmaps, cross-border corridors and international cooperation on funding
Module 10: Safety, Standards and What Comes Next
- Codes, certifications and safety benchmarks for hydrogen systems
- Risk management in storage and transport
- Emerging materials, electrolyzer efficiency and integration with wind and solar power