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Geo-X: Generalised geospatial software for production of green commodities

Year: 2026

Type: software-paper

Abstract: Geo-X is an open-source geospatial optimisation tool designed to estimate the production costs of green commodities such as hydrogen and ammonia. Building on the GeoH2 model, Geo-X introduces a fully generalised structure that enables the integration of multiple renewable energy sources and diverse commodity production pathways. The software couples detailed techno-economic plant optimisation with spatially explicit assessments of transport and infrastructure, managed through a reproducible Snakemake workflow. Geo-X supports applications across data-rich and data-constrained contexts, providing transparent, extensible modelling for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners. Its capabilities are demonstrated for hydrogen and ammonia production in Ukraine and Ghana.

Source: SoftwareX

DOI: 10.1016/j.softx.2026.102712

Authors: Miguel Sanchez-Lopez, Samiyha Naqvi, Alycia Leonard, Lukas Schirren, Stephanie Hirmer

Institutions: University of Oxford, Imperial College London

Language: English

Topic: Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems

Subfield: Energy Engineering and Power Technology

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,200