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Master’s in H₂ Infrastructure Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in H₂ infrastructure engineering, structured in 12 modules covering materials, compression, storage, pipelines and repurposed gas networks, blending, road and maritime transport, refuelling stations, safety, regulation and network planning, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h

ModeOnline

LanguageEnglish

Start datesSet by the faculty

AwardSEIUM Institute diploma

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Master’s in H₂ Infrastructure Engineering — studying from Singapore

Singapore's energy system is largely based on natural gas, supplemented by growing investment in solar, energy storage and grid modernisation. The Energy Market Authority regulates the electricity and gas markets and oversees network reliability, while SP Group operates the national grid. Engineers work on power systems, distribution networks, energy efficiency and resilience planning. The sector also supports regional energy trading and the petrochemical cluster on Jurong Island.

Fees for Singapore: S$9,880 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in Singapore

Energy Market Authority (EMA)
SP Group
Singapore Power Engineering Association
Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES)

Typical roles

Power Systems Engineer
Grid Engineer
Energy Efficiency Engineer
Network Planning Engineer

Questions from Singapore

Which Singapore bodies regulate energy and utility networks, and is SEIUM recognised?

Singapore's energy sector is regulated by the Energy Market Authority (EMA), and power and water networks involve SP Group and PUB, the national water agency. Engineers may register with the Professional Engineers Board (PEB). SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees, and not accredited by any national body, so recognition is for employers or the relevant body to decide.

Which employers in Singapore hire energy and network engineers?

Main employers include SP Group, PUB, EMA-regulated energy companies, engineering consultancies, and industrial firms managing power systems. Singapore's grid modernisation and renewable projects also create roles. Employers typically look for professional registration and practical network experience. Your final project may help, but it does not guarantee a position.

Is this workable alongside a job, and what support is provided?

The course is fully online and taught in English, with an assigned technical tutor for guidance. Workload is significant: 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 for a postgraduate diploma and 300 for a specialist course. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, depending on your employer's training policy.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

Analyse the hydrogen infrastructure chain.

Select hydrogen-compatible materials.

Size compression and storage systems.

Design hydrogen pipelines and assess the repurposing of gas pipelines.

Plan hydrogen refuelling stations.

Assess the safety of hydrogen infrastructure.

Plan and economically appraise hydrogen networks.

Profile

Who it's for

Hydrogen infrastructure engineers
Pipeline engineers
Hydrogen materials specialists
Process safety specialists
Energy network planners
Refuelling station engineers
Engineering or science graduates looking to move into hydrogen

Standards & tools

What you'll work with

Directive (EU) 2024/1788 (renewable gas and hydrogen markets)
Regulation (EU) 2024/1789 (internal markets for renewable gas, natural gas and hydrogen)
ASME B31.12 (hydrogen piping and pipelines)
ISO 19880-1 (gaseous hydrogen fuelling stations)
SAE J2601 (refuelling protocol)
Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR)
Directive 2012/18/EU (Seveso III)
ADR Agreement (international carriage of dangerous goods by road)
Aspen HYSYS
PHAST (DNV)
Synergi Gas
CoolProp
QGIS

Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

1.1Infrastructure value chain
1.2European infrastructure needs
1.3European hydrogen backbone
1.4H2Med corridor between Iberia and France
1.5National network planning
1.6Hydrogen network operators
1.7Reusable existing infrastructure
1.8Infrastructure costs
1.9Technical and regulatory challenges
1.10Case study: analysis of the H2Med corridor

2.1Thermophysical properties of hydrogen
2.2Equations of state
2.3Hydrogen embrittlement
2.4Steels for hydrogen
2.5Materials testing
2.6Permeation through materials
2.7Gaskets and seals
2.8Polymer compatibility
2.9Materials selection
2.10Lab: property calculation with REFPROP or CoolProp

3.1Reciprocating piston compressors
3.2Diaphragm compressors
3.3Ionic liquid compressors
3.4Electrochemical hydrogen compression
3.5Stages and heat exchangers
3.6Efficiency and consumption
3.7Compressor maintenance
3.8Compressor selection
3.9Compression at refuelling stations
3.10Practical: sizing a compressor station

4.1Pressurised storage, Types I to IV
4.2Cryogenic liquid hydrogen storage
4.3Storage in salt caverns
4.4Depleted reservoirs and aquifers
4.5Metal hydride storage
4.6Liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHC)
4.7Ammonia as storage
4.8Storage sizing
4.9Storage safety
4.10Case study: salt cavern for a hydrogen valley

5.1Design of hydrogen pipelines
5.2Hydraulic calculation of pipelines
5.3Wall thicknesses and design pressures
5.4Repurposing of gas pipelines
5.5Pressure regulation and metering stations
5.6Pipeline inspection
5.7Pipeline integrity
5.8Odorisation and detection
5.9Design standards
5.10Lab: hydraulic simulation of a hydrogen pipeline

6.1Injection into gas networks
6.2Blending limits
6.3Effects on end users
6.4Measurement of blends
6.5Gas quality
6.6Membrane separation
6.7Injection projects in Spain
6.8Impact on the network
6.9Regulation of blends
6.10Practical: impact analysis of a 10% blend

7.1Tube trailers
7.2Liquid hydrogen in tankers
7.3Ammonia transport
7.4Liquid hydrogen carriers
7.5Port import terminals
7.6Import chains
7.7Logistics costs by route
7.8ADR regulations for dangerous goods
7.9Transport safety
7.10Case study: ammonia import chain to a port

8.1Architecture of a hydrogen refuelling station
8.2Refuelling at 350 and 700 bar
8.3SAE J2601 refuelling protocols
8.4Hydrogen pre-cooling
8.5Dispensers and hoses
8.6Sizing for fleets
8.7Refuelling stations for trucks
8.8AFIR targets for refuelling stations
8.9Operation and maintenance
8.10Workshop: design of a refuelling station for buses

9.1Zone classification
9.2Quantitative risk analysis
9.3Safety distances
9.4Leak dispersion
9.5Explosions and deflagrations
9.6Fire protection
9.7Seveso Directive and storage
9.8Self-protection plans
9.9Integrity management
9.10Lab: dispersion modelling of a leak

10.1Hydrogen and decarbonised gas package
10.2Unbundling of activities
10.3Third-party access
10.4Network planning
10.5Network tariffs
10.6Certification of origin
10.7Spanish hydrogen regulations
10.8Infrastructure permitting
10.9Funds and projects of common interest
10.10Practical: regulatory analysis of a local hydrogen network

11.1Infrastructure planning models
11.2Transport costs by distance
11.3Route comparison
11.4Hydrogen valleys and clusters
11.5Cost-benefit analysis of networks
11.6Under-utilisation risks
11.7Infrastructure finance
11.8Infrastructure business models
11.9Coordination with demand
11.10Case study: infrastructure planning for an industrial cluster

12.1Definition of the case
12.2Supply and demand analysis
12.3Infrastructure design
12.4Selection of materials and equipment
12.5Safety analysis
12.6Economic assessment of the infrastructure
12.7Applicable regulatory framework
12.8Conclusions and future work
12.9Master's Thesis report
12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel

Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Aspen HYSYS, PHAST (DNV), Synergi Gas, CoolProp and QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for hydraulic simulation of hydrogen pipelines, leak dispersion modelling and refuelling station sizing. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: Directive (EU) 2024/1788 (renewable gas and hydrogen markets), Regulation (EU) 2024/1789 (internal markets for renewable gas, natural gas and hydrogen), ASME B31.12 (hydrogen piping and pipelines), ISO 19880-1 (gaseous hydrogen fuelling stations), SAE J2601 (refuelling protocol), Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR), Directive 2012/18/EU (Seveso III), ADR Agreement (international carriage of dangerous goods by road).

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.

Standards-based learning:guided reading of Directive (EU) 2024/1788, Regulation (EU) 2024/1789 and ASME B31.12 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.

Industry software:Aspen HYSYS, PHAST (DNV), Synergi Gas, CoolProp and QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions.

Master's Thesis with defence:a complete hydrogen infrastructure project, from supply and demand analysis and infrastructure design to materials and equipment selection, safety analysis, economic assessment and regulatory framework, defended before a panel.

Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.

Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Materials and compression

Calculate hydrogen properties and size a compressor station.

Pipeline design

Run the hydraulic simulation of a hydrogen pipeline and assess repurposing.

Refuelling station

Design a hydrogen refuelling station for a bus fleet to SAE J2601.

Safety and planning

Model leak dispersion and plan the infrastructure of an industrial cluster.

Master's Thesis

A complete H₂ infrastructure project with design, safety, economics and regulation, defended before a panel.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Hydrogen Infrastructure EngineerPipeline EngineerHydrogen Materials SpecialistProcess Safety SpecialistEnergy Network PlannerRefuelling Station Engineer

Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Aspen HYSYS, PHAST (DNV), Synergi Gas, CoolProp and QGIS, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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