Raphaël Tilot

Raphael Tilot is the Managing Director of John Cockerill Hydrogen. Since joining the company 2020, he has spearheaded its strategic expansion into the hydrogen business, positioning John Cockerill as a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and sales of electrolyzers, across multiple continents.

With nearly 25 years of experience in the energy industry, Raphael has held senior executive roles including at ENGIE and led several international joint ventures in power generation and natural gas infrastructures. He has managed projects and developed businesses around the world. His expertise spans the full energy value chain, from strategy to operations, with a strong focus on industrial decarbonization.

Raphael started his career as a consultant at the Boston Consulting Group. He holds an MBA from Oxford University (UK) and a Master’s degree in Engineering from Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgium).

Session Overview

Wednesday, 5 November

13:05

Hydrogen Conference Room A 13:05 - 13:45

Driving hydrogen forward: technology, standards and a level playing field

Hydrogen has the potential to become a cornerstone of the future low-carbon energy system, but achieving large-scale deployment requires more than just advanced production methods. Whether through high-efficiency electrolysers, carbon capture or nuclear - and methane-based pathways, breakthrough technologies can lower costs and carbon footprints – provided they operate within flexible, well-defined rules such as carbon pricing mechanisms and certification schemes. Consistent international standards, unbiased policy frameworks, alignment with emission reduction targets and traceability of embedded emissions will prove critical in accelerating market uptake. By combining diverse solutions under a technology-agnostic umbrella, the hydrogen sector can overcome challenges related to water usage, environmental impacts and cost, paving the way for scalability and commercialisation.

Attendee insights:

Explore how a flexible regulatory environment, robust certification processes, and emerging technologies can collectively transform hydrogen into a scalable, cost-effective and sustainable energy option.