A techno-economic framework for hydrogen delivery pricing via pipelines in emerging Indian energy markets

Pandey, A.K., Sapre, S., Tiwari, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7278-6714, & Pareek, K. (2026). A techno-economic framework for hydrogen delivery pricing via pipelines in emerging Indian energy markets. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 232 e154996. 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.154996.

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Abstract

Hydrogen plays a vital role in enabling clean, low-carbon energy systems, particularly when it integrates into existing infrastructure. Global demand continues to rise, driven by strong decarbonization initiatives across multiple sectors. Assessing the cost of hydrogen delivery via pipeline-from production sites to end-use locations-supports infrastructure development and regulatory planning. This study applies an annual cost-of-service framework to analyse compressed hydrogen pipeline transport and estimate delivered hydrogen prices. Technical parameters include compression requirements due to pressure drops, while economic factors cover equity-to-debt ratios (E/D), Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC), and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM). The analysis compares project feasibility under linear and S-shaped demand growth scenarios. Recompression needs influence optimal pipeline diameter for cost-effective delivery. In India, the minimum delivered hydrogen price reaches $2.77/kg for a 200 km, 6-inch pipeline under linear growth, and $2.24/kg for a 200 km, 10-inch pipeline under S-shaped growth.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Compressed hydrogen, Pipeline, Techno-economic analysis, Pipeline transport tariff
Research Programs:	Biodiversity and Natural Resources (BNR) Biodiversity and Natural Resources (BNR) > Agriculture, Forestry, and Ecosystem Services (AFE)
Depositing User:	Luke Kirwan
Date Deposited:	30 Apr 2026 07:31
Last Modified:	30 Apr 2026 07:31
URI:	https://pure.iiasa.ac.at/21522

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