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Master's in Green Hydrogen and Blue Fuels
The Master in Green Hydrogen and Blue FuelsThis program provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the production, storage, transport, and applications of hydrogen as a key energy carrier for decarbonization. You will l
Duration1600 h
FormatOnline
Starts23 November
Places20 / 20
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What is the Master’s in Green Hydrogen and Blue Fuels?
The Master in Green Hydrogen and Blue Fuels
This program provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the production, storage, transport, and applications of hydrogen as a key energy carrier for decarbonization. You will learn about the different hydrogen production technologies (electrolysis, reforming with carbon capture), as well as the associated economic, environmental, and regulatory implications. This program prepares you to lead the energy transition towards a sustainable future.
Differential Advantages
- Practical Approach: real-world case studies and simulations of hydrogen projects.
- Comprehensive Vision: analysis of the entire value chain, from production to consumption.
- Emerging Technologies: in-depth exploration of the latest innovations in fuel cells, hydrogen storage, and synthetic fuels.
- Sustainability and Circular Economy: assessment of the environmental impact and economic viability of hydrogen projects.
- Networking: access to a network of experts and professionals in the energy sector.
Programme type
Master's Degree
Study mode
Online
Duration
1,600 hours
Modules
11
Start date
26-11-2026
Programme highlights
- Green Hydrogen Mastery: Learn how to produce, store, and distribute green hydrogen, a key pillar for decarbonization.
- Sustainable Blue Fuels: Delve into the production and application of blue fuels, a low-carbon alternative for various sectors.
- Innovative Technologies: Explore the latest technologies and trends in fuel cells, electrolysis, and carbon capture.
- Regulatory Framework and Economics: Analyze the international regulatory framework and economic aspects of the transition to hydrogen and blue fuels.
- Real-World Projects and Case Studies: Apply your knowledge to real-world projects and case studies for a practical and relevant learning experience.
- Boost your career in the energy of the future and Become a leader in the green hydrogen and blue fuels revolution.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 11 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Design and operation of green hydrogen production plants using advanced carbon electrolysis and capture technologies.
- Electrochemical Fundamentals of Electrolysis: Thermodynamic Principles, Reaction Kinetics and Energy Efficiency in Electrolytic Cells
- Advanced Electrolysis Technologies: Detailed comparison between alkaline electrolysis, proton exchange membrane (PEM) and solid oxide electrolysis (SOEC), including materials, design and industrial application
- Design of integrated systems for green hydrogen production: energy balance analysis, flow optimisation and asset sizing
- Renewable energy collection and storage systems for optimal electrolyzer supply: solar photovoltaic, wind and hybrid systems
- Implementation of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technologies in auxiliary processes: design of chemical absorption units, adsorption and ventilation of waste gases
- Advanced operation and automated control of pilot plants and industrial scale: SCADA systems, predictive algorithms based on artificial intelligence and predictive maintenance
- Dynamic green hydrogen plant modelling and simulation: Matlab/Simulink simulation tools, Aspen Plus and its application for optimisation and reduction of operating costs
- International regulations and safety standards applicable to the production, storage and transport of green hydrogen and blue fuels
- Integration strategies in energy networks: demand management, distributed storage and role in the energy transition to low carbon economies
- Economic analysis and life cycle evaluation (LCA) of green hydrogen and blue fuel production projects, including CAPEX, OPEX and carbon footprint
02
Emerging technologies in safe storage and distribution of green hydrogen and blue fuels
- Advanced Green Hydrogen Storage Fundamentals: Physical, Chemical Properties and Behaviour in Supercritical and Cryogenic Conditions
- Compression and liquefaction technologies: design, energy efficiency and operational challenges at industrial scales
- Material systems for storage tanks: analysis of metal alloys, composites and nanomaterial solutions to maximise resistance and minimise permeability
- Innovation in solid and chemical storage methods: metal hydrides, carbon nanotubes and functionalized porous materials
- Advanced infrastructure for safe distribution: hydrogen pipeline, cryogenic trucks and modular solutions for multimodal transport
- Leak detection monitoring and systems: Application of IoT sensors, artificial intelligence and spectrometry techniques to ensure system integrity
- International regulations and technical standards for the handling and transport of green hydrogen and blue fuels: compliance and key certifications
- Risk Assessment and Occupational Safety Management: Explosion Mitigation Protocols, Hydrogen Induced Corrosion, and Environmental Pollution Prevention
- Cases of implementation in industrial plants and logistics ports: pioneering project analysis and lessons learned for commercial scalability
- Future perspectives in storage and distribution: integration with renewable energies, digitization of networks and advances in circular economy
03
Innovation in green hydrogen plants design and operation and carbon capture technologies
- Advanced Green Hydrogen Fundamentals: Physicochemical Properties, Storage and Safe Transportation
- Comprehensive electrolyzer design: PEM, alkaline and solid oxide technologies, performance and scalability
- Optimisation of electrolysis systems under varying conditions of renewable energy
- Integration of green hydrogen plants with renewable sources: solar photovoltaic, wind and energy management
- Process engineering for efficient production: energy balance, reuse of by-products and loss minimisation
- Advanced Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Systems (CCUs): Post-combustion, pre-combustion and oxycombustion technologies
- Design and modelling of CO2 capture plants: selection of solvents, adsorbents and membranes for capture optimisation
- Evaluation of integration between hydrogen production and carbon capture to minimise carbon footprint and emissions
- Automatic control and digitization in hydrogen plants: sensors, SCADA, IoT and predictive analysis for safe and efficient operation
- Advanced computational modelling for dynamic process simulation and operational risk management
04
Regulatory framework, industrial safety and hydrogen certification: LCA, guarantees of origin and market strategies for blue and green fuels
- International Hydrogen Regulatory Framework: Comparative Analysis of Key Regulations, EU Directives, DOE, and Global Standards for Blue and Green Hydrocarbons
- Industrial safety in hydrogen production and storage: risk assessment, material handling, prevention and mitigation protocols based on ISO 19880 standards
- Hydrogen certification and traceability: advanced measurement methods, audits, and standards to ensure fuel integrity and purity
- Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) Applied to Green Hydrogen and Blue Fuels: Methodological Tools, Environmental Indicators and Comprehensive Sustainability
- Hydrogen source guarantee systems: technological infrastructure, record interoperability, and mechanisms to build market confidence
- Market strategies and business models for the integration of blue and green fuels: hydrogen in energy markets, trading and incentive policies
- Risk management and transportation and distribution regulations: piping, cryogenic drums, metal hydrides and road, rail and maritime transport
- Implementation of emergency plans and incident response: drills, crisis management and inter-institutional coordination in hydrogen installations
- Technical audits and installation certifications: regulatory compliance, conformity assessment and document validation for hydrogen projects
- Regulatory future and trends: anticipation of legislative changes, international harmonization and development of sustainable hydrogen-based markets
05
Energy optimisation and advanced process management in sustainable production of green hydrogen and blue fuels
- Thermodynamic and electrochemical fundamentals in the production of green hydrogen and blue fuels: energy efficiency analysis and application sectors
- Process optimisation: advanced modelling and simulation to maximise conversion and minimise energy losses in electrolyzers and reforming systems
- Implementation of adaptive and predictive control systems: integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning for dynamic management of operational variables
- Advanced energy management: energy balance, storage and thermal recovery strategies to ensure sustainability and carbon footprint reduction
- Analysis and design of hybrid systems combining variable renewable sources with green hydrogen and blue fuel converting technologies
- Predictive maintenance and operational reliability: Big data-based techniques and vibration analysis to optimise the life and availability of industrial plants
- International regulations and standards applicable to sustainable production: safety, quality and certification requirements for hydrogen and blue fuels
- Sector integration and scalability: evaluation of business models, distribution infrastructures and smart networks for mass deployment
- Evaluation of environmental impact and energy life cycles: methodologies for the quantification of emissions and environmental benefits in production and final use
- Pilots and analysis of pioneering projects in energy optimisation and advanced management of processes in sustainable production of green hydrogen and blue fuels
06
Technological innovation strategies and energy optimisation in green hydrogen production plants and blue fuels
- Advanced Green Hydrogen and Blue Fuel Fundamentals: Production, Industrial Features and Applications
- Emerging technologies in electrolyzers: PEM, alkaline and oxide solids; Efficiency, durability and scalability
- Integration of renewable sources for energy optimisation: solar photovoltaic, wind, and hybrid systems
- Modelling and simulation of processes in production plants: system dynamics, advanced control and performance analysis
- Value chain optimisation using artificial intelligence and big data applied to energy management
- Design and application of technological innovation strategies in sustainable production: continuous improvement and technology transfer
- Thermal Management and Residual Heat Recovery: Advanced Techniques for Increased Energy Efficiency
- Advanced automation and process control in green hydrogen and blue fuel plants: PLC, SCADA and cyberphysical systems
- Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and Environmental Assessment: Methodologies and Tools to Minimize the Carbon Footprint
- International regulations and technical standards for hydrogen and fuel plants: compliance, certification and safety
07
Design and operation of advanced electrolysis plants and carbon capture technologies for green hydrogen and blue fuels
- Electrochemical fundamentals of water electrolysis: thermodynamic principles, reaction kinetics and energy efficiency
- Advanced electrolysis cell design: Configuration of electrodes, membranes and anti-corrosive materials to maximise green hydrogen production
- Emerging technologies in electrolysis: comparative analysis of PEM, alkaline and SOEC electrolysers, their advantages, limitations and industrial applications
- Integration of renewable sources with electrolysis systems: management of intermittence and energy storage to optimise plant operation
- Configuration and dimensioning of industrial-scale electrolysis plants: hydraulic, thermal and electrical design criteria
- Advanced automation and control in electrolysis plants: SCADA systems, communication protocols and predictive maintenance strategies
- International regulations and safety standards applied to the operation of green hydrogen electrolyzers
- Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Technologies (CCUS) in the production of blue fuels: physical, chemical and biological processes
- Design of integrated CO2 capture and pre-combustion systems: Parameterization and optimisation for blue hydrogen plants
- Carbon capture process modelling and simulation: advanced tools for performance prediction and economic evaluation
08
Integration of renewable energy systems and management of networks for the efficient production of green hydrogen and blue fuels
- Fundamentals of the integration of renewable energy systems: distributed generation, microgrids and technological synergies
- Advanced modelling and simulation of electrical networks for the production of green hydrogen: tools, algorithms and optimisation
- Protocols and standards for the safe and efficient interconnection of electrolyzers with fluctuating renewable energy
- Design and management of renewable hybrid systems for continuous supply: photovoltaic, wind, storage and management of impact on the network
- Real-time control and automation of green hydrogen production plants: SCADA systems, IoT and predictive analysis
- Integration of methanization and carbon capture for blue fuel production: processes, technologies and life cycle analysis
- Energy management and power balance in multi-vector networks: strategies to optimise efficiency and minimise losses
- Impact of hydrogen injection on electrical and gas networks: safety, stability and regulatory challenges
- Energy storage and its role in system stability: batteries, hydrogen, blue fuels and emerging technologies
- Economic and financial evaluation of integrated green hydrogen and blue fuel projects: models, risks and market opportunities
09
Innovation, safety and regulation in the production and distribution of green hydrogen and blue fuels
- Fundamentals and technical characteristics of green hydrogen and blue fuels: physical, chemical and energy properties relevant to safe handling
- Technological innovation in production: advanced electrolysis, reformed with carbon capture, and emerging technologies for efficiency optimisation and cost reduction
- Storage and transport systems: design, materials and containment technologies for compressed hydrogen, liquid and in chemical carriers
- Industrial safety protocols: risk analysis, design of preventive systems and application of international regulations in hydrogen and blue fuel plants
- Global and regional regulation: Comprehensive review of legal frameworks, ISO standards, European directives and national regulations Key to production, distribution and marketing
- Emergency and contingency management: operating procedures, leak detection, suppression systems and incident response in facilities and transport
- Environmental and Social Assessment: Environmental impact of the value chain, mitigation strategies, and compliance with sustainability criteria and corporate social responsibility
- Innovation in distribution infrastructures: design of intelligent networks, integration in energy systems and solutions for adaptation to variable demand
- Technical and legal aspects of the green hydrogen and blue fuel market: certification, traceability, financing mechanisms and investment promotion
- Pilots and pioneering project analysis: risk assessment, innovative solutions and lessons learned for replicability in diverse environments
10
Hydrogen Markets, Economy and Applications
- Hydrogen economy and leveled cost
- International markets and hydrogen trade
- Ammonia and methanol as maritime vectors
- Bunkering of fuels derived from hydrogen
- fuel cells in ships
- Ports as hydrogen hubs
- Supply and Offtake Contracts
- Public Aid and European Hydrogen Bank
- Project Risk Analysis
- Business plan of a hydrogen project
11
Master’s Final Project in Green Hydrogen and Blue Fuels
- Fundamentals and objectives of the Master's Final Project: Definition of scope, identification of technological and commercial challenges in the value chain of green hydrogen and blue fuels.
- Integrated analysis of emerging technologies:
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Who it is for
Chemical, energy, and environmental engineers seeking to lead the transition to sustainable energy sources and decarbonization.Project managers and consultants interested in developing and implementing green hydrogen and blue fuels strategies.Researchers and scientists wishing to delve deeper into the latest technologies for hydrogen production, storage, and transport.Energy and sustainabili
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Leading the energy transition towards a sustainable future.
- 02Master the key technologies for the production, storage and distribution of green hydrogen and blue fuels.
- 03To promote innovation in the hydrogen and blue fuels sector through research and development.
- 04Develop viable business strategies and investment models in the green hydrogen and blue fuels market.
- 05Evaluate and mitigate the risks associated with the implementation of green hydrogen and blue fuels projects
- 06Design and implement effective policies and regulations to promote green hydrogen and blue fuels
Careers
Career Opportunities
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02Green Hydrogen Project Engineer: Design, development, and management of hydrogen production, storage, and transportation projects.
03Renewable Energy and Sustainability Consultant: Advising companies and governments on the transition to an economy based on green hydrogen and blue fuels.
04Energy Regulation and Policy Specialist: Development of regulatory frameworks to promote green hydrogen and blue fuels.
05Researcher and Technology Developer: Participation in R&D&I projects to improve hydrogen production, storage, and use technologies.
06Hydrogen Production Plant Manager: Operation and maintenance of green hydrogen and blue fuel production facilities.
07Energy Market Analyst: Study of market trends in hydrogen and blue fuels, identification of opportunities. Business Development Manager: Identifying and acquiring new clients and projects in the green hydrogen and blue fuels sector.
08Safety and Risk Specialist: Evaluating and managing the risks associated with the production, storage, and transport of hydrogen.
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Questions
Entry Requirements
It encompasses both green hydrogen and blue fuels.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Green hydrogen is produced by electrolysis of water using renewable energy, while blue fuels are produced from fossil fuels (usually natural gas) by steam reforming, where the resulting CO2 is captured and stored (CAC), preventing its release into the atmosphere.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna Institute + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
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