International cooperation on development of hydrogen technologies

• Published in: International journal of hydrogen energy 1977-01, Vol.1 (4), p.357-363
• Main Authors: Vanderryn, J., Salzano, F.J., Bowman, M.G.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 0360-3199; 1879-3487
• DOI: 10.1016/0360-3199(77)90089-1

The production transmission and utilization of hydrogen has been identified as one of the priority areas for international cooperation under the International Energy Agency. Two coordinating committees and two working panels have been organized to coordinate cooperative activities in the fields of water electrolysis, thermochemical water splitting, the interfacing of nuclear reactors with production processes and the general area of systems studies and assessment of a developing hydrogen technology. Meetings of these groups have been held with participating experts from interested countries. From these developments it is quite clear that the cooperative programs under the IEA will lead to improved R & D Programs. One goal of the cooperation is joint participation of the member countries in the large and expensive commercial demonstration of the developing new technology.