Berlin Energy Forum 2024:

Germany’s Quest for Green Hydrogen: From Ukraine to Mauritania & Back

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BERLIN, August 26: The Berlin Energy Forum is pleased to announce the next event, Germany’s Quest for Green Hydrogen: From Ukraine to Mauritania & Back, scheduled for September 2nd, 2024, at 4:00 PM, to be held at the prestigious Capital Club, Berlin.

Register here: https://www.berlinenergyforum.de/register

Event Overview

The Berlin Energy Forum is led by Ben Aris, Editor-in-Chief and Founder of IntelliNews, and Dr Tom O’Donnell, a nuclear scientist and Global Fellow of the Wilson Centre.

This forum will delve into the dynamics of Germany’s energy sector, focusing on the future role hydrogen will play in Germany’s energy mix.

Germany’s federal policy has increasingly turned towards green hydrogen (GrH2) as a cornerstone of its strategy to fully decarbonize and de-nuclearize the country.

Originally spearheaded by Chancellor Merkel’s last energy minister, Peter Altmaier, and now championed by Chancellor Scholz’s energy and economy minister, Robert Habeck, the policy is critical for sectors that are "hard to decarbonize" and for grid-scale storage solutions. The policy also addresses the replacement of coal and natural gas as baseload power sources and explores various transport applications.

Key Discussion Points

The forum will tackle the pressing questions, including:

• Is GrH2 production and transport technically feasible?
• What new infrastructure is required?
• What are the costs and timelines for replacing coal and expanding natural-gas generation in Germany?
• What are the greenhouse gas characteristics of GrH2?
• Will projects in Eastern Europe, the Gulf, and Africa become “white elephants” once subsidies end?
• Should renewable energy first decarbonize the countries where it is produced?
• What are the competing solutions for overcoming the weather-induced limitations of renewable-based generation?

Expert Panels and Discussions

Attendees will benefit from discussions led by renowned experts, including:

Olena Pavlenko - President of the DiXi Group, a Kyiv-based think-tank specializing in energy sector research and consultations. With over 17 years of experience, Olena is a leading voice on energy security, transparency, and EU-Ukraine-Russian energy relations.

Dr Dawud Ansari - Author of the groundbreaking report "The Geopolitics of Hydrogen,” Dr. Ansari is a global expert on energy, geopolitics, and applied economics. He currently advises on EU-GCC hydrogen relations and is a senior fellow at The Majan Council for Foresight, Strategic Affairs, and Foresight.

Dr Thomas W. O'Donnell - An academic and consultant specializing in the global energy system, particularly oil and gas. Dr. O'Donnell has taught energy and resources in international relations at prestigious institutions and is a regular contributor to international media on energy topics.

Additional distinguished speakers will be announced soon.

Event Schedule

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM: Welcome & Introduction by Tom O'Donnell

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM: Panel Discussion with Dawud Ansari and Olena Pavlenko

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Q&A Session

6:00 PM - onwards: Informal Drinks & Networking Opportunities

RSVP and Contact Information

We invite industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to join us for this pivotal discussion. If you have already registered, no further action is required. However, if you are unable to attend on the new date, please inform us as soon as possible.

Please confirm your attendance by registering [here]. For additional information or inquiries, contact us at info@berlinenergyforum.de.

Join Us

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with top-tier experts and peers, explore the future of energy, and contribute to shaping the global energy landscape.

We look forward to welcoming you to an enlightening and strategic gathering.

Register here: https://www.berlinenergyforum.de/register

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