I know that molecular hydrogen produced from fossil-based resources, such as natural gas/ crude oil is used in Haber process to produce ammonia, which goes to fertilizer applications. Does that mean the hydrogen originating from crude oil ends up in the food chain via fertilizer applications in farming?
Anyone aware of any study or any books chapter or any article that can explain this chain of hydrogen production and consumption? I am trying to look at the entire life-cycle of fossil-based hydrogen.
Thanks!
Dear Vivek,
Hello
I hope this link helps you to find the answer of your question:
Article Hydrogen Production from Fossil Fuels: Life Cycle Assessment...
Truly yours,
Not all produced H2 is converted to fertilizers, not all fertilizers are used by plants
Energy-Smart Food for People and Climate, a 2011 issue paper of the Food and Agriculture Organization, explains that the food sector (including input manufacturing, production, processing, transportation marketing and consumption) accounts for approximately 30% of global energy consumption and produces over 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions. And so, the global food sector needs to learn how to use energy more wisely. The paper, available at http://www.fao.org/docrep/014/i2454e/i2454e00.pdf, explores policy options (e.g., climate change mitigation, agriculture, energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy access, and knowledge gaps) and makes recommendations.
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