Work Packages

The NPHyCo project is composed of 7 Work Packages which tackle not only the technical and economic aspects of producing hydrogen from nuclear power, but which will also lay the groundwork for a first pilot project in Europe.

WP1: Conceptualisation

This Work Package will focus on conceptualisation of the project. This includes

Identifying the needs and benefits hydrogen produced from nuclear
Ensuring that any research undertaken addresses the challenges faced by nuclear power plants appropriately
Prepares for the implementation of the Pilot Project

WP2: Technical Roadmap

This Work Package will focus on the technical conditions related to the coupling of a hydrogen production facility to an existing NPP. This includes identifying:

The needs of a hydrogen plant
The services and resources of an existing NPP which could be shared with the hydrogen facility
Interactions between the two facilities

WP3: Economic Roadmap

This Work Package aims to develop a business plan for hydrogen produced from nuclear power. This includes:

Economic feasibility of such projects
Estimating potential costs and revenues
Identifying the market needs for low-carbon hydrogen & how nuclear can help meet demand
Economic comparison between nuclear and other hydrogen production sources

WP4: Licensing Roadmap

This Work Package will focus on licencing requirements. This includes:

Identification of key licencing issues to be considered when planning a hydrogen facility coupled to an NPP
Defining ways in which the licensing process can be optimised

WP5: Implementation Roadmap

WP6: Communication, Dissemination & Public Awareness

This Work Package will put forward proposals for pilot plant locations and their layout. This includes:

Development of criteria to assist in the identification of the most suitable concept
Review of the technical and economic solutions identified by WPs 2 + 3 to assist in the implementation of pilot projects
Conducting an integration assessment once the pilot project location is identified

This Work Package focuses on communication around the project. This includes:

Sharing the outcomes of the project with stakeholders and getting feedback
Assessing how such projects affect public acceptance
Identifying potential education and training needs