Fit for 55: green H2 and European hydrogen backbone
To achieve the European Fit for 55 targets, clean energy must be scaled up on a large scale. Green hydrogen ecosystems and the reuse of existing infrastructure play a crucial role in this – especially in sectors that are difficult to make sustainable. This webinar focuses on initiatives that demonstrate how public and private parties in France and the Netherlands are collaborating on cross-border hydrogen projects.
During the session, the projects will be discussed, among other things: HEAVENN. (The Netherlands), BIG HIT (Scotland), GREEN HYSLAND (Spain) and LACQ HYDROGEN (France/Spain) presented. These initiatives are concrete examples of industrial collaboration within Europe and cover the entire renewable hydrogen value chain.
The session will build from local best practices to a European perspective, with a presentation on the European Hydrogen Backbone, the strategic network that connects the regions and stimulates industrial recovery.
Speakers
1. Valentine Willmann, Senior EU Policy & Funding Executive – Low Carbon and Environment at Scotland Europe
2. Christopher Grudler, Member of the European Parliament, Member of the Renew Europe Group and Member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE)
3. Matthijs Soede, MI2.0 Mission Director Clean Hydrogen
4. Nienke Homan, Regional Minister of Groningen, Province of Groningen
5. Dominique Mockly, CEO, Teréga
6. Jean-Frédéric Laurent, General Manager and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the major seaport of Bordeaux
7. Enrique Troncoso, Director and Head of the Energy Transition Team, Enercy
More about HEAVENN
HEAVENN is testing green hydrogen at 6 different locations through pilot projects across the entire value chain (production, transport, storage and end use) in Noord-Nederland namely Eemshaven, Delfzijl, Zuidwending, Emmen, Hoogeveen and Groningen to find out what is possible.
More about Green Hysland
Green Hysland focuses on developing a green hydrogen ecosystem in Mallorca, producing green hydrogen from solar energy, developing distribution infrastructure, and demonstrating end-use applications in the island's tourism, transport, industry, and energy sectors, including injection into the gas grid.
