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World Hydrogen Australia

With its wealth of renewable energy sources and proximity to Asian markets, Australia has the potential to be a major clean hydrogen superpower.

The World Hydrogen Australia virtual event will analyse the region’s opportunities and challenges, their latest developments within the hydrogen industry, and provide key insights into how the region can leverage its resources and infrastructure to scale up hydrogen production and exports. Join us at the World Hydrogen Australia virtual event as we bring together government bodies, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss Australia’s impact and future within the hydrogen market.

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This event will:

  • Unpack financial incentives such as government grants and concession loans

  • Evaluate domestic storage, transportation and infrastructure needs

  • Explore Australia’s collaborations across the APAC region for hydrogen exports

  • Discuss Australia's competitive advantages for connecting with global hydrogen demand


Speakers

James Betts
Director of Global Hydrogen Sourcing
First Mode 

Florence Lindhaus
Head of Hydrogen
German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce

Russell James
General Manager, Hydrogen and Future Fuels
ATCO Australia

Dana Hildebrandt
Director Hydrogen Hubs and Initiatives
Department of Energy and Climate

Warner Priest
Midstream Director
InterContinental Energy

Doris Dunon
Managing Director
Smart Mango

Alexandra Motbey
Senior Investment Analyst
ARENA

Varman Ramachan
Chief Development Officer
HIF Global

Rory Holmes
Commercial Project Specialist
Stanwell


Agenda

Thursday, 6th June 2024


11:00 - 12:00 AWST / 13:00 - 14:00 AEST
Panel Discussion - Navigating the Opportunities and Challenges of Australia’s Emerging Hydrogen Economy

  • Assessing Australia’s hydrogen landscape to provide a retrospective look at the growth and current state of the industry

  • Addressing infrastructure bottlenecks, regulatory roadblocks and offtake challenges to unlock the potential of Australia’s hydrogen market

  • Exploring Australia’s global competitiveness and export opportunities to position the region as a hydrogen powerhouse

  • Unpacking the role of government agencies like ARENA and CEFC in bridging the financial gap and de-risking hydrogen projects

Moderator: 

  • James Betts, Director of Global Hydrogen Sourcing, First Mode 

Speakers:

  • Florence Lindhaus, Head of Hydrogen, German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce

  • Russell James, General Manager Hydrogen and Future Fuels, ATCO Australia

  • Dana Hildebrandt, Director Hydrogen Hubs and Initiatives, Department of Energy and Climate

  • Warner Priest, Midstream Director, InterContinental Energy


Case Studies and Q&A

Moderator:

  • Doris Dunon, Managing Director, Smart Mango


12:00 - 12:20 AWST / 14:00 - 14:20 AEST
Presentation - Australian Renewable Energy Agency: Accelerating Australia’s Hydrogen Economy Through Targeted Financing Support

  • Discussing the role for targeted financial incentives and concessional support to drive innovation and the commercialisation of the renewable hydrogen industry

  • Focusing on the role of Hydrogen Headstart in kick-starting the scale-up of renewable hydrogen deployments in Australia

Speaker:

  • Alexandra Motbey, Senior Investment Analyst, ARENA


12:20 - 12:35 AWST / 14:20 - 14:35 AEST
Presentation - Shortlisted Headstart Project: Tracking the Trajectory of Hydrogen Projects in Australia

  • Identifying key factors that have influenced the growth of the project to anticipate future trends and challenges

  • Examining current policies and regulations to identify developments needed for hydrogen projects to advance in Australia

Speaker:

  • Varman Ramachan, Chief Development Officer, HIF Global


12:35 - 12:55 AWST / 14:35 - 14:55 AEST
Presentation - Monitoring the Progress of Hydrogen Initiatives in Australia: A Headstart Project

  • Analysing the pivotal elements that have driven the expansion of the project, enabling the forecast of upcoming trends and obstacles

  • Reviewing the existing policy framework and regulatory landscape to pinpoint the necessary developments required for the advancement of hydrogen projects in Australia

Speaker:

  • Rory Holmes, Commercial Project Specialist, Stanwell


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