Hydrogen Production

Other scientists believe that electrolysis is not likely to become the main method of producing large amounts of hydrogen. Non-electric ways of producing hydrogen, such as biomass gasification, may cost less and require less primary energy.

Synthesis gas is a mixture of carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H₂). The main method of producing synthesis gas is steam reforming. In a steam reformer, natural gas (methane, CH₄) or another hydrocarbon passes over a catalyst along with high-pressure, high-temperature steam (H₂O). The resulting reaction converts the methane and water to CO and hydrogen.