As the world slowly moves closer towards decarbonisation, certain sectors have bigger challenges than most. Heavy industry such as iron, steel, cement, and petrochemicals have the biggest demand for hydrogen and make up the largest combined carbon footprints, due to the extreme heat required for production. However, with great demand comes great opportunity for a switch to low-carbon hydrogen, significantly reducing greenhouse gases, and accelerating the clean hydrogen market.
Despite the slow progress, projects are steadily developing. In Sweden, for example, development of the world’s first fossil-free steel plant – completely fuelled by clean hydrogen – is underway. A number of other large-scale green hydrogen projects are also in development in oil refining, methanol and ammonia production.
Join us for our brand-new event dedicated to addressing the unique challenges and opportunities that come with decarbonising industry. Experts across the entire value chain will discuss what strategies and technological advancements are needed to accelerate progress, kickstart project investment and development, and make good on hydrogen’s huge potential to decarbonise the world’s most carbon-intensive sector.
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Smartenergy
We are a Swiss-based investment company dedicated to renewable energy. We identify, develop and deliver green energy assets. We are a driving force in the ongoing transition of the industry towards green energy being focused on the deployment of solar, wind and green hydrogen projects. We are committed to pursuing the potential of hydrogen and related technology as an ideal complement for utilizing and storing renewable energy.
Smartenergy, founded 2011, is headquartered in Wollerau, Switzerland. Beyond our team in Wollerau, we rely on our own local subsidiaries in all major markets in Europe. Local knowledge and proximity to industry stakeholders allow us to identify and secure opportunities at an early stage while creating synergies across the entire value chain.
Speakers
Christian Pho Duc
CTO and Managing Director H2 Projects
Smartenergy
Manuel Costeira de Rocha
Commercial Director H2
Smartenergy
Shirley Oliveira
VP Hydrogen and CCUS Advisory Services
BP
María Jaén Caparrós
Hydrogen Innovation Coordinator, Innovation and Renewable Gases Department
Enagas
Irina Gorbounova
General Manager M&A and Head of XCarb Innovation
ArcelorMittal
Hedvig Paradis
Vice President of Hydrogen
H2 Green Steel
Shuyi Li
Industry Decarbonisation Manager, China Program
RMI
Koen Langie
Senior Business Developer, Green Hydrogen
Engie
Dr. James Watson
Secretary General
Eurogas
Tessa Weiss
Climate Aligned Industries
RMI
Gökçe Mete
Research Fellow, Head of Secretariat, Leadership
Group for the Industry Transition
Stockholm Environment Institute
Agenda
Wednesday 23rd February 2022
14.00 - 14.25 CET - Success Factors & Obstacles to the Decarbonisation of Industry with H2
Christian Pho Duc, CTO & Managing Director H2 Projects, Smartenergy
14:25 – 15.35 CET - Panel: What Role Should Hydrogen Play in Decarbonising the Industrial Sector?
Understanding the needs, nuances and readiness of different industrial sectors to transition to hydrogen
Encouraging cross-sectoral initiatives and valleys
Discussing mechanisms to kickstart production and scale up
How will recent regulations such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism impact demand?
Exploring the likelihood of regional homogenisation of standards: considerations for multinational firms working in several jurisdictions
Considering effective educational initiatives to get the public on board
Moderator: Gökçe Mete, Research Fellow, Head of Secretariat, Leadership Group for the
Industry Transition, Stockholm Environment Institute
Dr. James Watson, Secretary General, Eurogas
Irina Gorbounova, General Manager M&A and Head of XCarb Innovation Fund, ArcelorMittal
Manuel Costeira de Rocha, Commercial Director H2, Smartenergy
Koen Langie, Senior Business Developer, Green Hydrogen, Engie
15:25 – 16:35 CET - Case Studies + Q&A
Case Study: Fossil-free Steel: H2 Green Steel
Hedvig Paradis, VP of Hydrogen, H2 Green Steel
Hydrogen and Cement: Green Hysland Project
María Jaén Caparrós, Hydrogen Innovation Coordinator, Innovation and Renewable Gases
Department, Enagas
Refinery Hydrogen
Shirley Oliveira, VP Hydrogen and CCUS Advisory Services, BP
Decarbonising Industry in China
Shuyi Li, Industry Decarbonisation Manager, China Program, RMI
Q&A with live audience
Moderator: Tessa Weiss, Climate Aligned Industries, RMI
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