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🚨 Exciting Developments in European Energy Infrastructure! 🚨 The Spanish government has officially greenlit the construction of a critical segment of the H2MED project, marking a major milestone in building Europe's future energy backbone. 🇪🇸🔋 H2MED aims to transport 2 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030, accounting for 10% of the EU’s consumption. This ambitious project will connect Portugal, Spain, France, and Germany, with a strategic undersea pipeline linking Barcelona and Marseille to avoid the Pyrenees. Spain's Council of Ministers has authorized Enagás to begin construction, operation, and maintenance of the hydrogen networks and underground storage facilities under IPCEI. This includes: - The CelZa connection between Portugal and Spain 🌍 - Domestic hydrogen infrastructure in Spain, including northern storage units 🏭 - The BarMar interconnection between Spain and France 🇫🇷 On June 25, Enagás, GRTgaz, Teréga, and OGE signed a joint development agreement for the BarMar connection. Additionally, Enagás and REN have formalized a reinforced memorandum of understanding for the CelZa development. This is a huge step forward for Europe's green hydrogen future! 🌱 #EnergyTransition #GreenHydrogen #H2MED #Sustainability #Innovation #Europe Source:https://lnkd.in/e4P-tXu5

On Friday 24 May, E.DSO Secretary General Charles Esser participated in the Balkan Energy Forum in Koila Kozani, Greece. The Forum aims to highlight the most important issues concerning the energy perspective of the broader Balkan region. The E.DSO Secretary General spoke on the panel “#RES Networks and Development”, where he covered from a broader European perspective:   ✅ The vital importance of the #DistributionGrid to continuing RES capacity additions and the challenges associated that must be overcome; ✅ E.DSO views on sector integration; and ✅ Getting the right amount of #investment for the distribution grid and what those investments entail.   💰 In terms of annual aggregate investment levels in EU+Norway #DSOs to 2050, Charles Esser also referred to the recently-released Eurelectric #Grids4Speed report, which indicated a figure of €67 billion, somewhat less if done optimally, for Europe’s energy system to keep up the pace of electrification and decarbonisation. E.DSO was pleased to be one of the associations consulted on Eurelectric's report.

The #3rdTiranaEnergyForum, organized by the Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE) in collaboration with SEA Consulting was successfully held on Thursday, May 30, in the Albanian capital. This established IENE event focused on the #energymarket of one of SE Europe’s emerging economies and attracted significant interest from key players and investors in Albania’s energy sector. Thanks to the participation of distinguished speakers, the forum effectively highlighted Albania’s substantial energy potential. The event started with a comprehensive review of current #energypolicies in #SEEurope, particularly in the Western Balkans, and was conducted with a focus on the latest energy developments in #Albania. Albania’s full range of current energy resources and the prospects for transforming the country's electricity system and market infrastructure was explored. Speakers in the individual sessions mapped out the challenges and opportunities across the entire energy spectrum. The 3rd Tirana Energy Forum, organized by #IENE, was held at the Tirana International Hotel in the center of the Albanian capital. The event was supported by major energy companies from Albania and Greece. The Strategic Partner for this event was the Hellenic Business Association of Albania, while the IPTO-Independent Power Transmission Operator Transmission Operator(ADMIE), KYRIAKIDES GEORGOPOULOS Law Firm , and the energy company ENSCO Energy Services Company AG participated as supporters. Communication sponsors included the energy portal Energia.gr and NEGlobal.eu. Find out more information here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dEP9_TEX

With only 12% of Burundians connected to electricity, MIGA’s early-stage guarantee for Weza Power supports feasibility studies, advancing energy access through a public-private partnership. Discover how this initiative will help electrify 70% of the population by 2030. http://wrld.bg/Ipwr50UAGnx #poweringafrica #PPP #Mission300

🌍 Exciting News Alert! 🌍 More than 33 ministers and 100 high-level public sector officials from across Africa are gearing up for the 26th edition of the Africa Energy Forum in Barcelona from June 25-28! At AMDA, we're particularly excited about the potential opportunities for clean energy development on the continent. As private and public sector stakeholders prepare to spend almost a full half-day together behind closed doors, discussing the challenges facing both sides, we see this as a crucial opportunity for collaboration. This exchange will bring together ministers, heads of utilities, regulatory bodies, DFIs, private investors, and more, fostering vital discussions to establish an improved path for Africa's energy sector. Renewable energy capacity in Africa has nearly doubled in the last decade, but more investment is needed to meet the ambitious goals set at COP28. As an industry association, representing the minigrid sector, we recognize the pivotal role our industry plays in bringing reliable and sustainable energy solutions to underserved communities. That's why we're eager to join discussions at #aef24 on accelerating the pace and scale of energy projects in Africa. Register here today ⏯ https://shorturl.at/TNCRX #CleanEnergy #AfricaEnergyForum #AMDA EnergyNet Ltd. 

MENA Europe Future Energy Dialogue – A Focus On Energy Infrastructure Exciting developments are on the horizon as leaders from the Middle East, Northern Africa (MENA), and Europe gather at the MENA Europe Future Energy Dialogue (MEFED) 2024, hosted by the Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, H.E. Theodoros Skylakakis and the German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, H. E. Robert Habeck. Taking place on September 8th in Thessaloniki, this conference will explore approaches to promote cross-regional #infrastructure for #electricity and #hydrogen. Among others, Stefano Vernier, CEO, Snam, Stefan Kapferer, CEO, 50Hertz, and Tarik Hamane CEO, ONEE, and ministers from the energy ministries such as H.E. Nasser Al-Qahtani of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister for Energy and Sustainable Affairs of UAE and Dr Sabah Mashaly, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Egypt, will explore how a strengthened #energy cooperation between the MENA region and Europe will drive a sustainable #energytransition. Get the agenda and more information through this link https://lnkd.in/erq_xsyT Register to attend through the following link https://lnkd.in/dRTctppc The climate and energy partnerships implemented by Guidehouse and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH support BMWK in the organisation. Further information about these partnerships can be found here https://lnkd.in/ecYf4tuc #MEFED24 #menaeurope

The existing system's lack of competition results in higher costs and limited choices for consumers, reducing overall service quality and stifling innovation and technological advancements. For instance, gas power plants can cost as much as 51.42 PKR per unit, while research and development opportunities remain underfunded, with only $10 million allocated, leading to reliance on makeshift solutions ("Jugaar") rather than sustainable innovations. Would you like to find out more about CTBCM and get a hold of our booklets? Renewables First and Pakistan Environment Trust are hosting "Advancing CTBCM – A Multi-Stakeholder Conference" to discuss the new CTBCM model, along with our partner Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI). 🗓️ 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰!    📌 Don't miss this chance to learn about Pakistan's energy transition! RSVP now to get your entry ticket: https://lnkd.in/dkrPgVwk *DISCLAIMER: Submitting an RSVP does not guarantee an invitation to the event. Once you RSVP, you will receive a ticket in your email, guaranteeing your entry to the venue. Read the booklets here: https://lnkd.in/dW6fVGR3 #CTBCMForward #RenewablesFirst #PakistanEnvironmentTrust #EnergyReform #PakistanEnergy #SustainableEnergy

🌍 🙏 It is always so special for me to be part of the 26th annual Africa Energy Forum. I wish to thank EnergyNet Ltd. team for their trust, cooperation, and the opportunity for Dii Desert Energy / Desertec3.0 to be the international hydrogen partner for the second consecutive year. 💡 Under the theme 'Energy Systems of the Future – Balancing Africa’s Needs with Global Goals', the hydrogen stream addressed challenges and opportunities in the emerging hydrogen economy, focusing on energy access, local value creation, and the collaborative efforts needed between governments, investors, and industry stakeholders. 🔎 The hydrogen stream 'Shaping the Hydrogen Opportunity for Africa' featured four interactive roundtables: 📌 Hydrogen Gaining Traction: What’s Tangible in 2024? 📌 Making Hydrogen Bankable: Investment Conditions & Offtaker Agreements 📌 Creating Booming Hydrogen Economies: Current Workable Business Models & Value Creation 📌 African Hydrogen in the Global Arena: Establishing Trade Corridors A heartfelt thanks to all our partners for their expertise and passion in making tangible advances towards a secure and sustainable energy future for Africa and beyond. I look forward to the next year's edition in Cape Town!! #aef24 #Africa #hydrogen

💡Best practices for project finance and funding energy price stabilization 📉. 🤝Joint framework in the making for the prosperity of our populations 🪫great to collaborate with HE @DiegoPardow on clean energy, hydrogen and derivatives and sustainability.

🔜 Dear Dii Partners and Friends, on behalf of our Associated Partner Tetra Tech Team, you are cordially invited to the webinar "Hydrogen Hub Concept for Uzbekistan", organized by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Power Central Asia Activity. 📅 Date: 25th July 2024 📍Time: 7:00am Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | 10:00am Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) | 7:00pm Uzbekistan Time (UZT) 🔎 Power Central Asia is a five-year flagship regional energy project, funded by USAID, which aims to improve performance of the energy sector, expedite clean energy development, and enhance energy security and resiliency through greater regional connectivity and expanded cross-border electricity trade. 💡 The project has been supporting the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan in developing a concept high-level plan for establishing a green hydrogen hub in Uzbekistan. This integrated industrial complex will be strategically positioned to optimize the hydrogen value chain and serve a wide variety of off-takers. The objective of this webinar is to share the study findings and explore potential opportunities for American companies to contribute to the development of the green hydrogen industry and the decarbonization of Uzbekistan. 👉 To register, use the link in the first comment 🤝 For more information: Rafael V. Monroy, Justin Goonesinghe, Esteban Echeverria Fernandez #webinar #hydrogen #Uzbekistan