Failure of hydrogen supply
A failure of the hydrogen supply occurs when there are problems with hydrogen transport and distribution. There is a shortage when demand exceeds supply, for example due to exceptionally high consumption or limited availability. This shortage can appear suddenly or develop gradually.
Hydrogen is used as a source of energy for industry and transport.
Risks and causes
Causes
Consequences
What can you do?
There are no specific recommendations for this risk.
Check out our general advice to follow before, during, and after an emergency.
Impact and probability
The figures relating to probability and impact describe a extreme failure in the hydrogen supply. The BNRA theoretically describes such a scenario as follows:
A failure last longer than one month and affects the entire country and neighbouring countries.
The national reserves of hydrogen are exhausted, which obliges Belgium to stop using it, or reserve it for priority consumers only.
How should you interpret these results?
Within the BNRA, experts assessed three scenarios for each risk: considerable, major or extreme. On each page, you will find the results of the scenario with the highest score based on the combination of likelihood and impact. This does not mean that this scenario will occur or is the most likely. Read more here about how to correctly interpret the results.
Probability
Very weak
Human impact
Very weak
Societal impact
Very weak
Environmental impact
No impact
Financial impact
Very weak
What do the authorities do?
As part of its hydrogen strategy, the federal government supports the development of a robust hydrogen market in Belgium. Various initiatives have been taken in this regard, including the regulation of hydrogen transport by pipeline and the development of the hydrogen transport network.