When importing green hydrogen and its derivatives, it is not only the costs that are decisive, but also the economic, political, and social conditions in the exporting country. These factors primarily influence security of supply and, consequently, the risk of import dependency. Securing strategic partners both within and outside the EU is of crucial importance for Germany’s hydrogen import strategy.
The analysis titled “Supply Security of Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Imports to Germany – Assessing Export Countries’ Supply Costs and Performance Scores” by the Institute of Energy Economics at the University of Cologne (EWI) evaluates the risks associated with imports of green hydrogen and ammonia from selected countries around the world with which Germany already has hydrogen partnerships. The analysis compares the production and transportation costs for hydrogen and ammonia in 2030, calculated using the EWI Global PtX Cost Tool, with the EFES of these countries. While procurement costs determine economic efficiency, the political, social, and economic stability of the exporting country are crucial for security of supply.
The results show that imports of green hydrogen from EU countries have relatively low delivery costs and a high score, especially when pipeline infrastructure is already in place. By contrast, the lowest global import costs are often accompanied by a lower score.
