Production of Green Hydrogen from Waste Organic Matter and Marine Litter

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Location

Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria

Sector

Waste Management

Stage

Implementation

Overview

Most of the hydrogen in the world is produced by reforming natural gas. Natural gas is a hydrocarbon, but it does not increase the carbon content of our atmosphere as long as it remains in reservoirs below the earth’s surface. Hydrogen generated from biogas is considered to be a “carbon-neutral” fuel since it is generated from biomass and wood wastes (organic matter). Hydrogen made from renewable resources is carbon neutral because no extra carbon is being released into the earth’s atmosphere than what was originally absorbed during photosynthesis by the plants used for biogas production. Natural gas can be replaced by biogas for the production of synthesis gas. Hydrogen is produced from synthesis gas, which is produced from raw material – natural gas or biogas. The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), has an established 30m3 bio-digester for the production of biogas (via a grant award from the Royal Academy of Engineering, U.K. www.fupre.edu.ng/biogas)

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Investment Needs

$1 900 000

Investment Project Type:

PPP

Invested Value to Date:

$100

Climate Classification:

Cross Cutting

Why Investing

Aligned with Global Energy Transition and Climate Goals

As countries accelerate the shift toward low-carbon energy systems, hydrogen produced from biogas offers a sustainable and carbon-neutral alternative to fossil fuel–based hydrogen, directly supporting global climate change mitigation efforts.

Sustainable Solution for Energy and Waste Management

The project integrates renewable energy production with responsible waste utilisation, converting organic waste and biomass into clean hydrogen fuel while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels and unmanaged organic waste.

Large and Low-Risk Market Opportunity in Nigeria

Nigeria’s rapidly growing demand for sustainable energy solutions creates a significant market opportunity. With existing infrastructure already established at FUPRE and increasing demand for alternative energy technologies, the project presents strong growth potential with comparatively low market risk.

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Omonigho Benedict Otanocha

Director, SIWES
https://www.fupre.edu.edu.ng/biogas