On Wednesday 2nd February 10.30am - 12.00pm, Clarion Solicitors are hosting an important webinar, which Made in Yorkshire members can sign up for HERE. This webinar will be covering what the future holds for hydrogen, in regards to COP26, tailored specifically for manufacturers.
Hydrogen is likely to play a crucial role in the pursuit of energy transition over the coming years. The UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) that took place in Glasgow in November 2021 will be the acid test that determines whether Hydrogen could account for a significant amount of global energy demand by 2050.
Hydrogen is a versatile, safe and clean form of energy with the potential for zero emissions at the point of use decarbonising challenging sectors such as heavy industry and heavy-duty transport and chemicals, which together are responsible for over one third of global CO2 emissions.
In this webinar, we bring together some of the leading players to reflect on how the hydrogen agenda played out during COP26, including;
- Simon Pringle (Event Chair) - Managing Director, Project Rome and Professor of Innovation and Sustainability at Edinburgh University Business School - As well as serving on the UK and Global boards of an energy and environmental PLC, Simon has also been Head of Strategy and Innovation for a large accountancy firm.
- Kiara Zennaro - Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) - Kiara currently heads the heat team of the REA, overseeing the activities of the REA focused on the challenge of decarbonising heat. She also leads the Green Gas Forum of the REA, which has represented the green gas industry in the UK since 2004, playing a major role in delivering the expansion of this sector In the UK. The Forum’s scope include green gases such as biogas, biomethane and clean hydrogen.
- Melanie Taylor - Head of Stakeholder Relations, Northern Gas Networks - Melanie leads engagement on the net zero energy transition from customers through to policy makers, with a particular focus on the role of hydrogen in a whole systems approach. Prior to NGN, Melanie worked in the public sector leading environmental strategy.
- Tim Harper CEO and co-founder of Hydrogen Infrastructure provider Element 2 - Tim’s organisation is establishing the first commercially scaled hydrogen refuelling station network in the UK. They are building the infrastructure to support a rapid shift in long distance freight from diesel to hydrogen and work closely with forecourt operators, vehicle OEMs, transport operators and fleet owners to install the refuelling network needed to achieve the UK’s zero carbon targets.
- Rob Duncalf - Head of UK, US & Strategic Projects in Ørsted’s Hydrogen business - Rob has over 12 years renewable energy experience. After establishing the UK Market Development function in Ørsted’s offshore wind business, Rob is now responsible for their hydrogen activities in the UK and US.
- Terry Austin - Technology and Innovation Project Lead, Siemens Energy - Terry has spent a year as part of the energy transition team, working with key customers to support their needs around decarbonisation, providing solutions for hydrogen production through electrolysers, hydrogen storage, transport, and hydrogen offtake through fuel cells.
- Christian Hellmund - Partner, Energy & Projects, Clarion - Christian has extensive experience, both at Clarion and an international law firm, advising on a number of
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