Framework for decision making in the green hydrogen supply chain: a systematic mapping
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Context: Green hydrogen is emerging as a dominant alternative in the energetic transition towards cleaner and more environmentally friendly energies. This abstract presents a systematic mapping of frameworks to propose a comprehensive decision-making framework for green hydrogen supply chain (GHSC) design that considers economic, environmental, and social factors. Facilitating the selection of optimal configurations regarding their specific requirements.
Objective: To analyze the current state of the art regarding developing frameworks for GHSC management. In that sense, four main categories for the implementation of frameworks will be identified: (i) Mathematical optimization models, which aim to maximize the economics and associated costs of GHSC operations; (ii) Assessment tools that consider environmental and social aspects; (iii) Approaches based on the analysis of strategic planning among GHSC stakeholders; and (iv) Frameworks that incorporate several aspects to support decision making in strategic planning.
Method: A systematic mapping of frameworks for decision-making at the GHSC was carried out. Automatic and manual searches used different sources to compile the keywords related to the research questions. As a result, 100 articles from Scopus and WoS were selected and evaluated. Furthermore, potential threats to validity were identified, and measures were taken to mitigate them. This approach guarantees the robustness and reliability of the results obtained in this systematic mapping of frameworks in the GHSC.
Results: This analysis allowed us to answer the research questions posed. The analysis criteria were: a) Identify the demographic characteristics of GHSC studies supported by decision-making with a framework. b) What frameworks, models, and tools are used in the GHSC? c) What kind of decisions (strategic, tactical, and operational) are made in the GHSC in the short, medium, and long term for its sustainability; d) What are the existing modeling and analysis techniques of the frameworks in the GHSC?
Conclusion: This project becomes relevant due to the necessity to address the growing interest in green hydrogen (H2) as a sustainable energy source. Considering that, in recent years, the production, storage, and transport of H2 have intensified, profiling it as a key contributor to the energy transition. This role is justified by the necessity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This role is justified by the necessities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the use of fossil fuels and to migrate towards environmentally friendly energies. This project becomes relevant due to the necessity to address the growing interest in green hydrogen (H2) as a sustainable energy source. Considering that, in recent years, the production, storage, and transport of H2 have intensified, profiling it as a key contributor to the energy transition. This role is justified by the necessity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This role is justified by the necessities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the use of fossil fuels and to migrate towards environmentally friendly energies.
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