Events

World Hydrogen Australia Online Conference

Returning for the second annual World Hydrogen Australia, this online conference will analyse and evaluate the fast-paced developments and opportunities for international collaboration and investment to facilitate Australia’s ambitious hydrogen export strategy

August WH Australia

The nation’s federal and regional governments have spearheaded ambitious plans and supporting frameworks to drive their hydrogen economy. Where are they on their journey to becoming a leading hydrogen exporter by 2030?

This conference will analyse the progress and stages of development, and how to overcome existing and potential future hurdles to achieving a fully functioning and viable hydrogen economy. Experts from the region and internationally will debate the opportunities for Australia’s hydrogen infrastructure, technology choices, financing mechanisms, vehicle and fuelling priorities, and exports to Asia and beyond.

Agenda

Wednesday 31st August 2022

16.00 – 17.00 AEST / 08.00 - 09.00 CEST - Panel: Growing Australia's Hydrogen Sector

  • Exploring the opportunities and challenges of prioritising hydrogen development in the country
  • How can the government make improvements to its investments, laws, and regulations to hasten the transition to hydrogen?
  • Bridging the gap between Australian energy exporters and global energy off-takers: export routes, transport methods, international collaboration
  • Reviewing the domestic demand and applications for hydrogen
  • Understanding the most efficient strategies to reduce the costs in Hydrogen production

Moderator: Paul Hodgson, Interim CEO, Scaling Green Hydrogen CRC

Leigh Kennedy, General Manager – Hydrogen, NERA

Tim Stock, Director, Hydrogen and Clean Energy, Office of Energy and Climate Change

Florence Lindhaus, Cluster Manager Energy and Head of Melbourne Office, German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce

Chris Shaw, Deputy Director-General – Hydrogen, Department of Energy and Public Works (Queensland)

Russell James, General Manager Hydrogen and Future Fuels, ATCO

17.00 - 17.15 AEST / 09.00 - 09.15 CEST - Presentation: Blending Hydrogen Into Gas Distribution Networks

  • Hydrogen blending into gas distribution networks – the progress made and key challenges
  • The need for consistent policy
  • From blending to full hydrogen conversion – key challenges

Vikram Singh, Head of Hydrogen Development, Australian Gas Infrastructure Group

17.15 - 17.30 AEST / 09.15 - 09.30 CEST - Presentation: Australia’s Ambition to Become Global Exporter of Hydrogen

  • Analysing the factors for Australia’s Hydrogen export
  • Where does Australia stand in terms of competition?
  • What are the advantages and risks of trying to make Australia the next-largest exporter of hydrogen?
  • How can the presence of long-standing business ties promote expansion in the hydrogen export market?

Warner Priest, Director-Midstream, InterContinental Energy

17.30 - 17.45 AEST / 09.30 - 09.45 CEST - Presentation: The Role of Green Ammonia in the Decarbonisation of Australia and the Asia-Pacific Region

  • What role will ammonia play in global hydrogen trade?
  • Exploring the key roadblocks for a successful green ammonia market
  • How do hydrogen and ammonia together fit in Australia’s overall decarbonisation strategy?
  • Understanding if ammonia be subjected to the same tax and regulation as hydrogen? What are the pros and cons of ammonia and hydrogen in the energy transition?

Attilio Pigneri, Founder and CEO, The Hydrogen Utility

17.45 - 18.00 AEST / 09.45 - 10.00 CEST - Q&A session

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