Safety of hydrogen, hyco production and carbon capture

The purpose of this publication is to provide a summary of operating risks, recommendations and guidelines for the safe design and operations of various hydrogen (H2), carbon monoxide (CO) and syngas (H2 & CO) production facilities including carbon (CO2) capture, sometimes known as HyCO plants. The HyCO production industry is undergoing a period of rapid expansion and diversification with many newcomers; this document intends to provide a general overview on safety aspects of HyCO production.

Significance score:

Clarity:

What control measures are available?

Target Group(s):

  • Otherwise
  • Policy makers
  • HSE managers
  • Maintenance managers
  • Educators
  • Operations managers
  • Operational leadership
  • Site managers
  • Strategic leadership
  • Tactical leadership
  • Supervisors

Risk Theme:

  • Risk | Control | Assurance - new risks
Category Publisher Maker Language

Publication

-

European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA)

English