Digital systems and methods for managing hydrogen and hydrogen-derived supply chains

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for recording, validating, and using digitally signed provenance data associated with the production, delivery, transformation, reconversion, and withdrawal of hydrogen, hydrogen-containing energy carriers, and hydrogen-enabled synthetic fuels. Supply-chain events occurring at certified inlets, certified outlets, transfer interfaces, production facilities, conversion facilities, reconversion facilities, and transport systems may generate data elements that include measurements, quantities, timestamps, source identifiers, energy source information, carbon-intensity information, and participant credentials. These data elements may be authenticated and stored in a digital ledger that supports monitoring, reporting, and verification functions. Validated ledger entries may be used to determine eligibility for settlement actions or entitlements, including tax credits, subsidies, or incentive payments. Settlement logic, smart contracts, or automated rules may allocate or transfer credits, payments, or digital instruments among credentialed participants. The disclosed technology supports traceability, compliance, and financial settlement across supply chains for hydrogen, hydrogen-containing energy carriers, and hydrogen-enabled synthetic fuels.