Maria Cristina BaroudiExpert in Cleantech | Independent Researcher: Energy TransitionDuke University, Class of May ’23 | Graduate with Distinction BSE in Mechanical Eng | Finance Mn. | Materials Science Cert.
Erwan BruneauProduct Manager Europe – Hydrogen for MobilityAir Products
Professor Bamidele AdebisiDirector/ Board Member African Hydrogen PartnershipDirector Smart Communities and InnovationsManchester Metropolitan University, UK
Hossam HeibaPresidentGeneral Authority for Investments and Free Zones (GAFI)
Patrick HefferDeputy Director GeneralInternational Fertilizer Association
Ben ValkHeadFood & Agri PartnershipsExecutive Director, Sustain AfricaRabobank
Ms Eudy MabuzaSenior Science and Innovation Representative, BrusselsDepartment of Science and Innovation, Republic of South Africa
James MnyupePresidential Economic Advisor and Green Hydrogen CommissionerGovernment of the Republic of Namibia
Petra SchwagerChief – Climate and Technology Partnerships Division, Directorate on SDG Innovation and Economic TransformationUnited Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Monica SwansonProgram Manager International HydrogenPort of Rotterdam International
Mario LievensDirectorPort of Antwerp-Bruges International
Christoph HankProject manager for techno-economic and environmental Assessment of sustainable Synthesis ProductsFraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE
H.E. Elisa FacioMinister of Industry, Energy and MiningGovernment of the Republic of Uruguay
Dennis BauerSales & Product Manager H2 Production and RefuellingNEUMAN & ESSER Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
Lord CallananMinister for Energy Efficiency and Green FinanceDepartment for Energy Security & Net Zero, UK Government
Dr. Michel HeijdraVice Minister for Climate & EnergyMinistry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, Government of The Netherlands
Karlo van DamDirector of Sustainable Industry, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate PolicyGovernment of The Netherlands
The Hon Tom Koutsantonis MPMinister for Energy and Mining and Infrastructure and TransportGovernment of South Australia
Christian MaaßDirector General Heat, Hydrogen and Efficiency, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate ActionGovernment of Germany
Dr. Philipp SteinbergDirector General of Economic Stabilisation, Energy Security, Gas and Hydrogen Infrastructure, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate ActionGovernment of Germany
Session 4: Developing Heavy Industry in Africa to position Africa as a Global Leader in Renewable Products
The role of hydrogen as a versatile industrial feedstock for heavy industries, including its use in steel production, chemical manufacturing, and refining processes, to enable decarbonisation and enhance competitiveness
Establishing Africa as a premier industrial hub to attract global industry and investment
Utilising industrial exports as a driver for local economic growth and development
Export versus Africa-focused approach
The importance of international collaboration and partnerships in advancing renewable products industries in Africa
Spotlight: Hydrogen Solutions for Off-Grid Economies
The impact of energy theft
Identifying the unique challenges faced by off-grid communities in Africa regarding energy access, including limitations of traditional energy sources and infrastructure
Exploring the potential to provide clean energy solutions in areas with limited or no access to electricity
Analysis of the current investment landscape for hydrogen projects in Africa, including trends, challenges, and opportunities for attracting financing from domestic and international investors
Perspectives on technological and political imperatives needed to boost investor confidence in hydrogen projects – what is still missing?
Lowering cost of capital and improving IRR for hydrogen projects
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