17 - 18 April 2024, Altis Grand Hotel, Lisbon, Portugal

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2023 Agenda

09:00
  -  
09:45
Panel Discussion

With increasing amounts of green hydrogen projects being announced this session will address one of the biggest bottlenecks to deployment; securing renewable power sources and grid capacity. With less of both than will be required to support all planned projects we will cover:

  • The business models, and technical processes for deploying new renewables alongside hydrogen
  • Ways to accelerate the permitting process, and ensure your permit is accepted
  • A discussion of how green hydrogen projects can support the grid, providing resilience and reliability.

Speakers

Senior Analyst, Intelligence,
Hydrogen Europe
Chairman,
Floene
Deputy Director Clean Planet,
European Commission
CEO,
olivoENERGY
Ministerial Envoy for Green Hydrogen Projects,
German Federal Ministry for Energy and Climate
CTO,
Smartenergy
09:45
  -  
10:05
Presentation
  • First EU countries announced auctions and tenders for hydrogen and ammonia such a Portugal and Germany
  • How practical are these measures to get projects unlocked, what else is needed?
  • Are we competitive with the measures in other continents? Do we risk a location shift of investments in projects, supply chain and

Speakers

CTO,
Smartenergy
10:05
  -  
22:30
Presentation

Portugal was among the first countries in the world to set carbon neutrality targets for 2050.

The country has the ingredients (as well as interesting challenges ahead) to become a major European exporting producer of renewable fuels, not only to meet its own needs but also to export to the rest of Europe, through maritime corridors being currently created, and through existing and future land infrastructure.

Several important production projects are already in development and many more are to come.

Speakers

Head of Business Development Renewables Portugal,
Engie
Head of Business Development Europe (Hydrogen),
Engie
10:30
  -  
11:15
Networking

Hydrogen Production Stream

Hydrogen Offtake Stream

11:15
  -  
11:55
Panel Discussion

The invasion of Ukraine has impacted the entire energy sector, but in the context of Green Hydrogen it has implications for one of its critical challenges to success; achieving green H2 at competitive prices to non-renewable H2.

  • Will the increased cost of renewables close down projects or preventing growth?
  • When might equality of price might be achieved, and what impact will measures such as the EU €180 per mwh cap have?
  • What kind of new contracts, deals, or financial instruments are needed in the face of uncertain prices over the short and medium term?

Speakers

Senior Expert Hydrogen Policy,
German Energy Agency
,
Danish Energy Agency
Managing Director,
Barclays Investment Bank
Reporter,
Solar Media
Managing Director for Hydrogen,
EDP
11:15
  -  
11:55
Panel Discussion

Of the many industries touted to be potential buyers of green hydrogen, steel is the most prominent, with the potential for a 95% reduction in emissions. In this session leading steel producers will highlight:

  • The quantities and prices they need to make the business case green steel feasible
  • How they want to work with developers, including preference for centralised or decentralised production
  • Where they see the market developing, and the future opportunities

Speakers

Head of Spain and Portugal Project,
H2 Green Steel
Lead, H2 Strategy,
IG Metall
Manager Hydrogen & Green Energy/ Strategy & Projects,
Thyssenkrupp
Senior Manager of Industry and Energy Systems,
Bellona Europa
11:55
  -  
12:20
Presentation
  • Hydrogen market characteristics and HyXchange development
  • Pilot and introduction of Hydrogen Guarantees of Origin
  • HyXchange spot market simulation and handling of certificate trading
  • Delegated act and Pre-certification of Hydrogen imports
  • A market for lowest-cost Hydrogen: wish list

Speakers

Project Director,
HyXchange Project
11:55
  -  
12:20
Presentation

The demand for fertilisers is expected to grow by 40% until 2050 in order to feed a growing population. Responsible for nearly 2% of global emissions, conversion to production with green hydrogen and its derivative ammonia have the opportunity to significantly reduce emissions. This session will be a deep dive into an operational project, producing fertiliser from ammonia, and the business models that make it possible.

Speakers

Production and Agriculture Director,
Fertilizers Europe
12:20
  -  
13:00
Panel Discussion

Over 1 GW of new hydrogen projects have been announced since April in Portugal. With the pipeline building we will examine the barriers to success, and the future opportunities for green hydrogen.

  • An overview of policy changes in the last 12 months – what are the latest opportunities that have opened up?
  • Behind the scenes looks at the challenges Portuguese developers are having, and the barriers on the ground when implementing projects.
  • A deep dive into the Portuguese auctions: were they successful, and what is the best way to move the market forward in the aftermath?

Speakers

Head of Business Development,
Rega Energy
CEO,
AICEP Global Parkes (Sines Industrial & Logistics Zone)
Head of H2 Business,
Bondalti
Project Manager,
Hyperion Renewables
Managing Director Southern Europe,
Eurowind
12:20
  -  
13:00
Panel Discussion

In this panel we will examine the hurdles to decarbonise heavy transport, and the practical applications for fuel cells.

  • What are the economic factors of operating hydrogen cells vs electric or alternative green fuels?
  • What methods of delivery for hydrogen refueling are the most practical, and how can offtakers work with hydrogen producers?
  • Are concerns around safety legitimate, and if so how can they be addressed?

Speakers

Senior Associate,
Watson Farley & Williams
CEO,
HYVIA
Director,
Centro Nacional del Hidrógeno (National Hydrogen Centre, Spain)
Co-founder & CEO,
Mobyfly
13:00
  -  
14:00
Networking

Hydrogen Production Stream

Hydrogen Offtake Stream

14:00
  -  
14:25
Presentation

With two Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI Hy2Tech and Hy2Use) in the hydrogen value chain the European Commission supports research and innovation, the first industrial application, and the construction of related infrastructure in the hydrogen value chain. This session will highlight three green hydrogen case studies from a successful applicant, outlining the funding process, the timelines, the permitting and all the aspects related to the project development up to construction.

Speakers

Head of Hydrogen Business Unit,
Enel Green Power
14:00
  -  
14:25
Presentation
  • Learn about the potential interfaces between a cement plant and hydrogen supply and the associated benefits.
  • Understand the potential constraints of hydrogen utilization in the cement plant pyro-process.
  • Discover the road forward and identify issues to be addressed to make hydrogen a feasible alternative for the cement plant on the largest scale.

Speakers

Manufacturing Decarbonisation Director,
Titan Cement
14:25
  -  
14:50
Panel Discussion
  • 2 MW on-site green hydrogen production
  • High gas purity requirements of 8.0
  • Feasibility study of recycling pathways for the hydrogen
  • Implementation project to supply up to 35 buses with recycled hydrogen
  • Efficient sector coupling of industry and mobility

Speakers

Research Associate and Project Manager,
Hycenta
14:25
  -  
14:50
Presentation
  • To what extent is hydrogen mixed with natural gas a solution to power boilers? What are the challenges?
  • What are the challenges to consumers other than costs in upgrading to hydrogen specific devices compared to electric?

Speakers

Secretary General,
European Heating Industry
14:50
  -  
15:30
Panel Discussion

Sustainable biomethane could fulfil 40-60% of Europe’s gas demand in 2050 and provides a sensible pathway to a circular economy. So how do we get there?

  • An introduction to how biomethane can be produced, and the practicality of achieving the volumes required in Europe
  • An investigation into the applications of biomethane – where is can be used, and the infrastructure required to operate it
  • Accelerating implementation; what policies and financial investment are needed to achieve a biomethane boom?

Speakers

Head of Energy in Portugal,
GÓMEZ-ACEBO & POMBO ABOGADOS
Group Head of Sales,
Scandinavian Biogas Fuels
Chief Executive,
World Biogas Association
Associate,
Ikigai Capital
14:50
  -  
15:30
Panel Discussion

Speakers

Head Bioenergy Development,
Capwatt
Senior Analyst, Intelligence,
Hydrogen Europe
CEO & Co-Founder,
Planet Arborist
Project coordinator and leader of the UPORTO FEUP,
University of Porto
Advisor,
Hydrogen Europe
15:45
  -  
16:15
Networking
16:15
  -  
16:40
Presentation

With demand for green hydrogen expected to grow exponentially in northwest Europe, facilitating the import of green hydrogen from countries all over the world is gaining momentum.

Recognised as a leading international hub for trade in energy products for decades, the port of Amsterdam is uniquely positioned to import, store, release and distribute different modalities carrying green hydrogen. The H2A consortium is dedicated to get the green hydrogen supply chain up and running by importing one million tonnes of 100% green hydrogen to and through the port of Amsterdam annually by 2030.

Speakers

Strategic Advisor Energy Transition,
Port of Amsterdam
16:40
  -  
17:30
Panel Discussion
  • A deep dives into the primary storage methods currently used for projects, and the methods on the horizon that could transform the industry
  • What are the economic models for storing hydrogen? When is it more economically viable to store hydrogen vs. injection into the grid or alternative methods?
  • Under EU directives, power previously had to be used with an hour of production, now it has been extended to 3 months prior with green certificates, what storage options does this open for hydrogen?

Speakers

Senior Associate,
Watson Farley & Williams
Adviser to the Board,
Hynfra
Energy Storage R&D Scientist,
European Commission
General Secretary,
European Industrial Gases Association - EIGA
Deputy Director General, Energy Department - Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment,
Finland
09:00
  -  
09:40
Panel Discussion
  • A deep dive into the potential of ammonia as an export medium to transport green hydrogen – is it the best carrier for H2?
  • Understanding the range of applications for ammonia – are there wider use cases beyond fertiliser or shipping?
  • Are there specific safety concerns, how can these best be addressed or mitigated?
  • Establishing a price for ammonia; as a non-commoditised asset how is this best achieved?

Speakers

Associate Director, Energy M&A,
KPMG
VP BD & Project Development,
ACME Group
Project Director,
HØST – PtX Esbjerg
Stakeholder Relations Manager,
Ammonia Energy Association
Senior Project Manager,
GIZ
09:40
  -  
10:05
Presentation

Nel's vision and scale up ambitions for the upcoming and expanding green hydrogen market.

With the growth in automated electrolyser production capacity Nel is strengthening its position for industrial and large scale applications, which is crucial for the green energy transition in Europe and clients willing to secure hydrogen projects on time, and to sustain successfully the upcoming ramp up of new green hydrogen electrolyser projects in Portugal and rest of Europe.

Speakers

Sales and BD Director South Europe,
Nel Hydrogen
10:05
  -  
10:45
Panel Discussion

In this session gas operators will provide a behind the scenes look at:

  • The technical challenges of injecting each gas into the pipeline, and doing so at the same time
  • Infrastructure upgrade costs
  • Commercial costs; measuring the price of the new composite gas, and trading
  • Required regulatory changes to support each gas

Speakers

Vice President,
APEG
Secretary General,
Sedigas
Reporter,
Solar Media
Secretary General,
Marcogaz
Director for Strategy, Policy and Communication,
ENTSOG
10:45
  -  
11:30
Networking
11:30
  -  
11:55
Presentation
  • Understand the technical and economic challenges of developing green hydrogen from offshore wind projects
  • Learn about the infrastructure and policy issues that need to be addressed to scale up green hydrogen production from offshore wind
  • Join the discussion on how to overcome the challenges and unlock the full potential of green hydrogen from offshore wind projects.

Speakers

Manager Hydrogen Business Development,
RWE
11:55
  -  
12:40
Panel Discussion
  • Understand the challenges of creating a functioning commodity market for hydrogen and its by-products.
  • Learn about the barriers to establishing transparent, stable and competitive market conditions.
  • Discover the role of regulations, standards and infrastructure in building a robust commodity market for hydrogen and its derivatives.

Speakers

Journalist/Pricing Analyst,
OPIS/ Dow Jones
R&D Project Manager,
Centrica Energy Trading
Strategy & Development,
ACT
Research Leader, Commodities and Hydrogen,
Aurora Energy Research
12:40
  -  
13:15
Networking

Speakers

Policy Officer Innovation Fund,
European Commission
Director Business Development,
Source Galileo
Director, Energy Sector,
ING Bank
Lead Specialist, Obton Tech,
Obton
Senior Investment Officer,
European Investment Bank (EIB)
13:15
  -  
14:15
Networking
14:15
  -  
14:40
Presentation
  • Understand the economic and technical challenges of importing green hydrogen from South America to Europe
  • Learn about the potential benefits of importing green hydrogen from South America to Europe, such as diversifying energy sources and reducing carbon emissions
  • Discover the role of infrastructure, regulations and trade agreements in facilitating green hydrogen imports from South America to Europe.

Speakers

Trade Commissioner,
Embassy of Chile in The Netherlands| ProChile
14:40
  -  
15:20
Presentation

Speakers

CEO,
Flexens
Founder,
Resilient Ventures
Associate Director, Energy M&A,
KPMG
Regional Manager - Mediterranean,
Global Capital Finance
Market Analyst,
Solar Media
15:20
  -  
15:45
Presentation
  • What types of projects have been built so far?
  • A summary of the pipeline and what to expect in coming years.
  • Pipeline analysis; build status, locations, project sizes, developers and co-located technologies.

Speakers

Market Analyst,
Solar Media

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