The Italian hard-to-abate sectors: a case study on potential hydrogen use
- Francesco Gabrielli
- © 2026 Author(s) |
- CC BY 4.0
- DOI: 10.36253/979-12-215-1013-3.06
This chapter investigates the role of hydrogen in decarbonising Italy’s hard-to-abate industries, where electrification is technically or economically challenging. It analyses supply-demand dynamics, infrastructure readiness, and the transition from grey to low-carbon hydrogen, including the potential contribution of blue hydrogen. Particular attention is paid to network adaptation requirements for integrating hydrogen into gas and electricity systems. A detailed case study of the ceramics sector - featuring the Iris Ceramica Group - illustrates practical opportunities and constraints, demonstrating how hydrogen could reduce emissions while maintaining industrial competitiveness.
- Keywords:
- Hard-to-Abate Industries,
- Blue Hydrogen Transition,
- Gas Network Adaptation,
- Industrial Decarbonisation,
- Ceramics Sector Hydrogen,
- ORCID: 0009-0002-9298-3229
Chapter Information
Chapter Title
The Italian hard-to-abate sectors: a case study on potential hydrogen use
Authors
Francesco Gabrielli
Language
English
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-1013-3.06
Peer Reviewed
Publication Year
2026
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© 2026 Author(s)
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title
The Multi-Purpose Nature of Hydrogen for Decarbonising the European Energy System
Book Subtitle
Integrated Scenarios and Future Challenges
Authors
Francesco Gabrielli
Peer Reviewed
Number of Pages
184
Publication Year
2026
Copyright Information
© 2026 Author(s)
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Metadata License
Publisher Name
Firenze University Press
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-1013-3
ISBN Print
979-12-215-1012-6
eISBN (pdf)
979-12-215-1013-3
Series Title
Premio Cesare Alfieri «Cum Laude»
Series ISSN
2612-8063
Series E-ISSN
2704-5730