PtX-LCA

PtX Sector Coupling and LCA

Project area

Resource procurement (Input)
Fuel production
Refining and upgrading
Storage
Transport
Distribution
Utilisation
Post-treatment and recycling
Safety and standardisation
Systems integration / sector coupling
Community work and stakeholder involvement
Structural frameworks, regulation, and markets

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Project description

The background for this project was two different projects with a duration of 4 years each – The PtX Sector Coupling and the PtX and LCA project. They have now been combined to the existing PtX Sector Coupling and LCA project.

Project facts

Total budget of the project including co-financing
0 million DKK

Project start

September 2022

Project status

Completed

Funding pool

Pool 1

Inflection point

Technology clarification and demonstrationDevelopment of an efficient market

Value chain and theme

Systems integration / sector couplingStructural frameworks, regulation, and markets

Project objectives

The purpose of the project is twofold:

To further develop existing energy systems and LCA tools, methodologies and models to better determine optimal PtX-integration into the green transition

Project partners

aalborg_universitet
P4
P5
P11@4x
P46
P39
PlanEnergi logo primary_new 2026
emd-logo-2025
P22_2
danfoss
P44
P45
CIP

Impact & outcome

The outcome of the project is twofold:

  1. Further develop existing energy systems and LCA tools, methodologies and models to better determine optimal PtX-integration into the green transition including to illustrate the use of data from Energinet’s hub for analyses of the optimal placement of PtX-plants, depending on the local resources and infrastructure
  2. Studies and assessments relevant to defining the optimal locations of new plants based on grid capabilities, market forecasts, biomass and carbon availability and including sector coupling and co-optimisation of gas, electricity, hydrogen and district heating as well as LCA assessments

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Project contacts

Henrik Lund

Henrik Lund

Aalborg University
Professor
Søren Løkke

Søren Løkke

Aalborg University
Associate Professor

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The green fuel value chain and cross-cutting themes

Resource procurement (Input)
Identification, sourcing, and supply of biomass, CO₂, green electricity, or waste materials (feedstock) used as input for fuel production.
Fuel production
Processes that transform the basic energy resources into primary energy carriers (e.g. hydrogen).
Refining and upgrading
Processes that purify, enhance or synthesize fuels/hydrogen to meet specific quality and performance standards.
Storage
Technologies and systems for containing larger quantities of fuels (methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, SAF) over time.
Transport
Logistics and infrastructure for moving fuels from production to consumption sites, covering pipelines, trucks, ships, etc.
Distribution
End-point delivery for supplying fuels to users (e.g. fuelling stations, industrial supply lines, on-site storage).
Utilisation
Application of the fuels in end-use sectors such as heavy transport, aviation, shipping, and power generation in industry. The end-user is responsible for sourcing of energy/fuels, as well as new technologies and assets capable of utilising these, often with the purpose of reducing GHG emissions and environmental impact. Furthermore, end-users are also responsible for meeting new regulatory requirements and handling all technical and commercial risks related to the application of new and more expensive energy, following the energy transition. Utilisation includes extensive field testing of new technologies and fuels to overcome technical challenges and test production and supply chain infrastructure.
Post-treatment and recycling
Handling of byproducts, residues or emissions, and processes for material recovery or environmental management.
Safety and standardisation
Development and application of safety protocols, technical standards and certifications to ensure secure handling and interoperability.
Systems integration / sector coupling
Linking fuel production and use with other energy systems and sectors (e.g. power-to-x, grid balancing, industrial symbiosis) to optimise efficiency and resilience. Primarily an analytical focus.
Community work and stakeholder involvement
Engagement of local actors, citizens and industry stakeholders to support implementation, acceptability and social sustainability.
Structural frameworks, regulation, and markets
Analysis, development and test of policy, regulatory structures, incentive mechanisms, and market models to enable deployment and scaling.