Developing a Strategic Roadmap Toward Hydrogen energy Economy for energy mix integration In Saudi Arabia

Abstract

The present thesis provides a detailed analysis of the current situation in the landscape of hydrogen energy, underlining an advanced framework of DSS that can work on optimizing all stages of hydrogen production, deployment, and integration into the energy sector. This research, conducted within the larger context of transitioning global energy resources towards sustainability, investigates how DSS might empower leaders to master the complexities associated with transitioning toward a hydrogen-based economy balanced among economic, environmental, and logistical concerns. In this DSS framework, designed on MATLAB Web App Designer, nine strategic scenarios are analysed using MCDM and decision tree approaches, considering the dynamics of demand and supply, production costs, policies, and ecological benefits. A DSS framework is an integrated system wherein data, modelling, analysis, and decision-making are systematically structured. Therefore, the present DSS framework acts as an important tool to arrive at informed, scalable, and flexible hydrogen production strategies.

Keywords: Hydrogen economy; Market Penetration Feasibility; Production Capacity, Cost and Efficiency, Strategic Planning, Hydrogen Energy Influencing Factors.