Jorgo Chatzimarkakis

Jorgo Chatzimarkakis has been working at Hydrogen Europe since 2016. He currently holds the position of CEO of the association. He previously covered roles in the planning department of the Foreign Office of Germany, at Infineon Technologies and was Member of the European Parliament (2004-2014) inter alia in the ITRE Committee (Industry, Technology, Research and Energy) where he could contribute to lay the cornerstone for the first and the second Joint Undertaking on hydrogen and fuel cells. He was awarded Hydrogen Person of the Year at the World Hydrogen Awards 2022, “as a major player promoting hydrogen in Europe and world-wide, accelerating collaboration and industry development”. Jorgo was born in Duisburg, Germany. He holds German and Greek nationality, and a degree in political science from the University of Bonn

Session Overview

Monday, 3 November

15:10

Hydrogen Conference Room A 15:10 - 15:50

How hydrogen derivatives will drive demand

Transforming hydrogen into derivatives like ammonia, methanol and e-fuels can turn a point-to-point product into a more liquid, tradable commodity. Given this fuel’s energy density and transportability, the global trade in hydrogen derivatives has immense potential to connect regions with abundant renewable resources to those with high demand. Industrial applications can further expand the market, with related products expected to play a role in the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors through the provision of cleaner fuel alternatives. By leveraging existing infrastructure and established global markets, derivatives can reduce supply risks for off-takers and offer lenders greater certainty – both of which are key factors in securing project financing. Ultimately, this shift toward derivatives has the potential to unlock the demand depth and scale required for hydrogen to become a cornerstone of the low-carbon energy transition.

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Explore how the rise of hydrogen derivatives can foster liquidity, attract investment and unlock new commercial opportunities across multiple industries.