Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE

تحت رعاية صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة

Supported by

Dr. Dimitrios Dimitriou

VP ESG & Sustainability

EMSTEEL

Dimitrios
Dimitrios

Dr Dimitrios is currently Vice President of ESG & Sustainability at Emirates Steel Arkan. He has more than 20 years of cross-sectoral experience in clean energy business development, C-suite advisory, consulting and asset management in the hydrogen and derivatives industry, including steel and fertilizers, leading new business development, sustainability strategies, and commercial growth company and project propositions.  Previous managerial roles include hydrogen business development in the UAE for ADNOC HQ, advisory roles in Nexant UK and Senior Engineer in Johnson Matthey UK. Dr Dimitrios has a PhD from Imperial College and an MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School.

Session Overview
Thursday, 6 November
11:40
Decarbonisation ICC Hall B 11:40 - 12:20
Advancing carbon management in the modern era

The global energy landscape is shifting, focusing on a strategic approach that focuses on developing low-carbon solutions through carbon management and advanced processing. Recent policy developments, such as the European Union’s (EU) Clean Industrial Deal and the U.S. Department of Energy’s $1.3 billion investment in carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS), signal a growing commitment to reducing emissions while ensuring energy security – harnessing every available energy source in the most carbon-efficient way possible. Further innovations in low-carbon hydrogen, chemical recycling and CCUS look set to enable the integration of hydrocarbons into net-zero strategies, opening up new pathways to unique and decarbonised energy mixes. Nevertheless, policy uncertainty, investment risks and cost barriers continue to challenge the scalability and commercial viability of various decarbonisation solutions. As industry leaders and policymakers align on the need for technology-driven emissions reductions, the global energy sector must balance economic viability, regulatory demands and sustainability commitments if it is to drive progress on decarbonisation.

Attendee insights:

Understand how the energy sector is advancing carbon management through innovation, responding to policy shifts and redefining the role of hydrocarbons in a low-carbon, high-growth future.

Tuesday, 5 November
14:15
Hydrogen Conference ICC Hall B 14:15 - 15:15
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Securing off-take agreements to activate the potential of hydrogen

Hydrogen demand is characterised by cautious growth, as high production costs, underdeveloped infrastructure, and market immaturity pose significant challenges to securing consistent offtake agreements and broader market adoption. Stimulating demand for low-carbon hydrogen remains a key challenge, particularly in sectors such as transportation, industry, and heating. Supportive policies and financial incentives to promote the adoption of hydrogen technologies will pave the way for market activation but will only take effect if public-private partnerships are established to develop hydrogen infrastructure. Collaboration amongst industry stakeholders is key to establish standardised offtake agreements and supply chain mechanisms that ensure reliable and affordable hydrogen supply.

 Attendee insights:

Gain a better understanding of the mechanisms, policies and strategies to expedite uptake as well as what will be required to overcome commercial barriers, foster market growth, and ensure security of supply for end-users through robust offtake agreements.

Friday, 1 November
14:15
Hydrogen Conference ICC Hall B 14:15 - 15:15
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Securing off-take agreements to activate the potential of hydrogen

Hydrogen demand is characterised by cautious growth, as high production costs, underdeveloped infrastructure, and market immaturity pose significant challenges to securing consistent offtake agreements and broader market adoption. Stimulating demand for low-carbon hydrogen remains a key challenge, particularly in sectors such as transportation, industry, and heating. Supportive policies and financial incentives to promote the adoption of hydrogen technologies will pave the way for market activation but will only take effect if public-private partnerships are established to develop hydrogen infrastructure. Collaboration amongst industry stakeholders is key to establish standardised offtake agreements and supply chain mechanisms that ensure reliable and affordable hydrogen supply.

 Attendee insights:

Gain a better understanding of the mechanisms, policies and strategies to expedite uptake as well as what will be required to overcome commercial barriers, foster market growth, and ensure security of supply for end-users through robust offtake agreements.

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