Dr. Georg W. Mair’s Post

German Economy Minister Habeck is proposing loosening the rules in hydrogen. https://lnkd.in/ejkfhN9y But the key metric should not be the cost of hydrogen itself but the cost of carbon avoided by using hydrogen. By loosening rules on temporal correlation or additionality one is simply moving emissions from the end user to the producer of hydrogen as the the rules would allow either use of fossil fuel grid electricity to count as zero emissions, or could displace current demand for renewable electricity so that it relies on additional fossil fuel generation. The loosening of the rules would also favour Germany, which has a dirty electricity grid, over countries with cleaner grids such as Sweden, France, Denmark or Finland as it would enable Germany to claim its hydrogen met the standards even though in reality its hydrogen would have much higher GHG intensity. As hydrogen is subsidised what Habeck is proposing is that relatively 'dirtier' hydrogen in Germany should be allowed to receive state aid in the same way as 'cleaner' hydrogen elsewhere. Proper measurement of hydrogen GHG intensity would allow comparison between countries on a more robust basis. For more explanation see here: https://lnkd.in/e32B-sDm

Germany raises concerns! Minister Robert Habeck calls for urgent revisions to the #RFNBO Delegated Act, highlighting real-world hydrogen market struggles and unsustainable cost increases. Is it time for the EU to step off the drawing board and confront the impact on #greenhydrogen? Many hope the policymakers will finally ground their vision in reality. #Hydrogen #EnergyTransition #Electrolysis #Sustainability #EU

At ADIPEC 2024, Ulf Heitmüller, CEO, VNG AG, called for a more practical approach when it comes to regulating hydrogen markets: “From a very practical point of view - at least for the EU - one thing I would really highlight is that we get more pragmatic around the regulation side of it - the specifications, and specifically, also accept that blue hydrogen will have a role to play in this”. Next year's ADIPEC will take place 3-6 November 2025 in Abu Dhabi. Explore the ADIPEC Conferences at https://bit.ly/3CbddBN #ADIPEC #ADNOC #EnergyTransition #Decarbonisation #DigitalTransformation #Hydrogen

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Numerous governmental and corporate entities operating within the hydrogen market in #japan and the #eu have inked partnerships to cooperate in this developing field. Research and innovation (R&I) in hydrogen technologies throughout Europe will be aided by this public-private cooperation. #progresstoexcellence #saoperations #energyindustry #hydrogen #rsi #eu #japan #research #innovation #partnership #climatesecurity

We are delighted to announce that OAPEC will be joining the World Hydrogen Forum as a Supporting Organisation. The principal objective of the Organization is the cooperation of the members in various forms of economic activity in the petroleum industry, the realisation of the closest ties among them in this field, the determination of ways and means of safeguarding the legitimate interests of its members in the industry, individually and collectively, the unification of efforts to ensure the flow of petroleum to its consumption markets on equitable and reasonable terms, and the creation of suitable climate for the capital and expertise invested in the petroleum industry in the member countries. Take advantage of the Early Bird Offer and get up to 25% off on Exhibitor and Sponsor packages, also save up to 60% on Delegate passes. Register today at https://lnkd.in/dymmtSd3 #whf #worldhydrogenforum #hydrogen #dhahranexpo #saudiarabia #dammam #hydrogenenergy #hydrogeneconomy #netzero #sustainableenergy #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #climateaction #fuelcells #storage #transportation #policy #innovation #hydrogenpropulsion #hydrogenmobility

Net carbon positive hydrogen?? This project has so so many applications and the cost reductions of being able to use waste water and fluctuating renewable energy pushes the practicality of use in real life. This is the start of on premise generation of 100% green hydrogen with additional positive impacts on environmental impacts on waste water. Waste streams contribute to Scope 3 emissions - we need to do the calculations to see this through to being net carbon positive hydrogen source

To support the development of the European #hydrogen market, the European Commission has started work on a pilot mechanism that aims to accelerate #investments by providing a “clearer” picture of the market situation of both off-takers and suppliers and facilitating contacts between them.

With the consistent development of green hydrogen as clean energy source and the water essentiality for green hydrogen production. As the market matures , crucial questions about the use of water are starting to arise. How much water is needed? What quality is sufficient? Where should the water come from? What is the economics of green hydrogen as energy source? International Water Consultants Congress (IWCC) - 3rd Edition keen to announce that both Raghed Al-Mallouhi, Sales & Tender Director Saudi Arabia - Veolia Water Technologies ,  will be presenting a lecture on "Water Reuse and Sustainability - NO Longer an Option, it is a Must " during the session "Water Treatment and Green Hydrogen Economics" as one of the congress activities. Join us: #Waterreuse #sustainability #greenhydrogen #greenhydrogeneconomics #IWCC_2024 #ASWTA_2024 #WTCO #veolia