WPIC – Platinum in the Hydrogen Midstream, Feb 2025

The document focuses on the role of platinum and other platinum group metals (PGMs) in midstream applications of the hydrogen value chain. Special attention is given to the use of platinum in hydrogen purification processes, ammonia cracking, and hydrogen transportation via liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHC). PGMs play a crucial role in market development and establishing global trade in green hydrogen. Midstream applications, such as hydrogen purification and e-fuels production, are becoming increasingly significant. The demand for platinum related to hydrogen technologies, especially in fuel cells, is expected to reach over 600,000 ounces by 2030.