Alex Tancock

Alex Tancock is the CEO of InterContinental Energy, a global leader in large-scale green hydrogen development who has been at the forefront of the industry for over 10 years. Under his leadership, the company has pioneered a portfolio of groundbreaking projects, with its three flagship initiatives attracting partnerships from some of the largest names in energy. With backing from major institutional investor, Hy24, InterContinental Energy has established itself at the forefront of the green molecule sector. The company’s innovative approach extends beyond project development, and into giga scale enabling technology through its patented P2(H2)Node architecture. Alex's expertise and strategic insights make him a significant voice in the energy transition.

Session Overview

Wednesday, 4 November

14:10

Clean Power, Molecules & Carbon Management Plenary Hall B 14:10 - 14:40

Hydrogen's next chapter: from FID to first molecules

Hydrogen has moved from announcements into execution. Landmark projects across the Gulf, Europe and beyond are approaching production, about to give the industry the most data it has ever had at scale: real costs, construction timelines, offtake performance and the operational realities of producing at volume. Which use cases work is becoming clearer. Ammonia for fertiliser and shipping, hydrogen for refining, and industrial feedstock applications with no viable alternative are all progressing, while broader applications remain further from commercial reality. The next 18 months will be decisive as the first large-scale projects come on stream. The industry will then learn whether project economics hold, or whether the optimism underpinning commitments survives contact with operational reality.

Attendee Insights:
Assess which hydrogen use cases are proving commercially viable, as the first large-scale projects reach production, and what the data reveals about realistic growth trajectories.