TECHNICAL-ECONOMIC EVALUATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A PILOT PLANT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN FROM PEM-TYPE ELECTROLYZERS IN THE PORT AREA OF PECÉM

TECHNICAL-ECONOMIC EVALUATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A PILOT PLANT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN FROM PEM-TYPE ELECTROLYZERS IN THE PORT AREA OF PECÉM

Ferreira, Catarina Silva; Góes, Gisele Beatriz Teles; Pessoa, Fernando Luiz Pellegrini; Santos, Gustavo de Souza dos; Santana, Leonardo Oliveira Santos de; Bispo, Artur Santos; Costa, Hugo

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This study evaluates the implementation of a pilot plant for green hydrogen production using PEM electrolyzers at the port complex of Pecém, CE. Technical and economic assessments were conducted and supplemented by case studies and research. The Hyjack software determined a nominal capacity of 175 tons and costs for some equipment, with additional research for remaining costs. The total estimated initial investment was US$33,148,313.19, with an annual fixed cost of US$148,934.31 and an annual variable cost of US$992,895.4. However, after economic and sensitivity analyses, it was concluded that the project is not economically viable due to low returns and cash flow, resulting in an inability to recover the investment or generate profit.

This study evaluates the implementation of a pilot plant for green hydrogen production using PEM electrolyzers at the port complex of Pecém, CE. Technical and economic assessments were conducted and supplemented by case studies and research. The Hyjack software determined a nominal capacity of 175 tons and costs for some equipment, with additional research for remaining costs. The total estimated initial investment was US$33,148,313.19, with an annual fixed cost of US$148,934.31 and an annual variable cost of US$992,895.4. However, after economic and sensitivity analyses, it was concluded that the project is not economically viable due to low returns and cash flow, resulting in an inability to recover the investment or generate profit.

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DOI: 10.5151/siintec2023-306176

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Ferreira, Catarina Silva ; Góes, Gisele Beatriz Teles ; Pessoa, Fernando Luiz Pellegrini ; Santos, Gustavo de Souza dos ; Santana, Leonardo Oliveira Santos de ; Bispo, Artur Santos ; Costa, Hugo; "TECHNICAL-ECONOMIC EVALUATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A PILOT PLANT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN FROM PEM-TYPE ELECTROLYZERS IN THE PORT AREA OF PECÉM", p-384-391. In: . São Paulo: Blucher, 2023.
ISSN 23577592, DOI 10.5151/siintec2023-306176