Luc Koechlin

Session Overview

Wednesday, 5 November

10:45

Hydrogen Conference Room A 10:45 - 11:25

The emerging role of Gulf nations in the global hydrogen economy

With abundant renewable resources, active carbon capture capabilities and significant natural gas reserves, Gulf states are ideally placed to develop giga-scale hydrogen projects. A stable investment environment and advanced energy infrastructure further support both a sizeable domestic market and export ambitions, particularly given the favourable geography for exporting to major consumption centres like Europe and Asia, meaning Gulf nations are primed and ready to produce cost-effective green and blue hydrogen. As legacy oil majors pivot to low-carbon fuels, the region’s unique advantages – which include hydrocarbon expertise, a strategic location and supportive policies – have the potential to solidify the Gulf’s position as a global hydrogen hub.

Attendee insights:

Hear from experts on how the Gulf’s distinctive infrastructure, policy environment and technical expertise can drive hydrogen market growth, fuelling international collaboration and sustainable development.

Tuesday, 5 November

10:00

Decarbonisation Conference Decarbonisation Theatre 10:00 - 11:00

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Investing in reliable grid infrastructure to deliver renewable capacity and energy efficiency commitments

Tripling renewable capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030 is seen as critical to achieving a sustainable and low-carbon energy future. However, this initiative faces a unique set of challenges for each goal, including the lack of investment in the grid infrastructure needed to deliver renewable energy from generation sources to end-users, as well as driving operational excellence through the adoption of efficient electric technologies like heat pumps, EVs, etc. While long-term operational costs are lower compared to traditional fuels, the initial investment can be a barrier for investors as can long ROI windows. Collaboration across all stakeholder groups including utilities, grid technology vendors, investors and others will be needed to de-risk investment and deliver a reliable grid infrastructure that will enable increased renewable capacity and energy efficiency.

Attendee insights:

Understand the significant role of investment in establishing a modernised, reliable grid infrastructure to enable renewable energy capacity.