The role of hydrogen in the transition from a petroleum economy to a low-carbon society

A radical decarbonization pathway for the Norwegian society towards 2050 is presented. The paper focuses on role of hydrogen in transition, when present petroleum export gradually phased out. study line with EU initiatives to secure cooperation opportunities neighbouring countries establish an international market. Three analytical perspectives are combined. first uses energy models investigate and power market perspective, without considering export. second, economic equilibrium model examine potential value creation. third analysis a socio-technical case drivers barriers production Norway. Main conclusions that access renewable prerequisites transport industrial sectors Norway, key maintain high level activity. Structural changes economy, impacts new technologies, enablers this transition discussed.