Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 01:30 Strategic Hydrogen

Strengthening the European hydrogen backbone to accelerate decarbonisation

The European Commission’s data states that the energy sector is responsible for over 75% of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions, prompting countries to work together to achieve Europe’s net zero goals. One way to reduce harmful emissions is to increase hydrogen’s share in the energy mix. By 2030, the EU aims to have 10% of the region’s energy needs met by renewable hydrogen, specifically supporting the decarbonisation of heavy industries. The EU’s launch of the Horizon Europe programme in 202... Read More

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 12:45 Strategic Hydrogen

Creating robust policy frameworks that stimulate off-taker demand and unlock low-emission hydrogen markets

The COP29 Hydrogen Declaration highlights the need for countries to work together to increase production and the deployment of renewable, zero-emission, and low carbon hydrogen, as well as to accelerate the decarbonisation of hydrogen production from unabated fossil fuels. Supportive national and regional policies can create market conditions that encourage standardised hydrogen trading and promote the development of a hydrogen economy. Over 30 countries are preparing strategies to develop ... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 11:45 Strategic Leadership

Operational excellence through the application of artificial intelligence technologies

According to the World Economic Forum, AI is set to deliver up to US $1.3tn in economic value annually to the energy sector by 2030, revolutionising operations from predictive maintenance to real-time grid optimisation. As natural gas, hydrogen, and power networks face mounting pressure to enhance efficiency and resilience, AI-driven technologies offer unprecedented opportunities to streamline decision-making, reduce costs, and improve asset reliability.However, digital challenges including data... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 02:30 Strategic Hydrogen

Leveraging the game-changing potential of hydrogen as a critical tool to decarbonise industrial sectors

Hydrogen is emerging as an alternative source of energy to power hard-to-abate sectors and support their decarbonisation journeys. According to a 2024 IRENA report, implementing hydrogen-based direct iron reduction can reduce steel production emissions by 95%. Moreover, if the global shipping sector achieves decarbonisation, it is predicted to account for 15% of total green hydrogen demand by 2050.Across Asia, the world’s largest hydrogen producer and consumer, critical progress is being made in... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 02:45 Strategic Leadership

Decarbonising the maritime sector: Integrating low carbon technologies and alternative fuels for a cleaner shipping future

Improving efficiency in the existing fleet is critical to reducing GHG emissions while continuing to innovate with low- carbon technologies and the use of alternative fuels. As the maritime industry contributes nearly 3% of the world’s carbon emissions, it is finding pathways to decarbonise to meet the IMO’s ambitious targets to reduce GHG emissions by 70% by 2050 compared to 2008 levels.While alternative fuel technologies are maturing, with clearer development timelines supported by growin... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 03:15 Strategic Hydrogen

Ammonia’s potential to fast track the hydrogen economy

Ammonia has the potential to play a vital role in establishing the hydrogen economy. As a safer method of storing and transporting hydrogen, it tackles one of the main obstacles to widespread hydrogen use. By utilising the existing ammonia ecosystem in many countries, the need for new investment and infrastructural changes can be reduced; additionally, its status as a valuable fuel source in its own right makes it clear that ammonia has the potential to support the global decarbonisation journey... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 03:30 Strategic Leadership

Diversifying the energy mix with the adoption of LNG and natural gas to support a low carbon energy future

The economic impact of the energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the European Union was estimated to be 2% GDP in 2022. Globally, energy suppliers still consider mitigating the risk of such market shocks a key priority. To meet growing power demand successfully, energy systems must be designed to provide a mix of feedstocks to ensure continuity of affordable, flexible, and decarbonised energy supply to consumers. By leveraging a range of geo-appropriate renewable energy solu... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 04:00 Strategic Hydrogen

Capitalising on advancing technologies, industrial clusters and shared infrastructure to improve hydrogen project economics

After recent technology breakthroughs, hydrogen could, per IRENA, contribute 10% of the mitigation of harmful emissions needed to achieve the 1.5°C scenario. As the world sees a growing number of hydrogen hubs, a collaborative ecosystem could centralise hydrogen production and consumption to achieve economies of scale, reducing costs and project risks, and improving demand predictability. This in turn could drive the development of the hydrogen market as an attractive investment. Several su... Read More

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 10:15 Strategic Leadership

Decarbonising heavy industrial sectors with e-fuels

Sustainable fuels play a crucial role in decarbonising the hard-to-abate industries such as aviation, shipping and manufacturing. According to UNIDO these fuels have the potential to reduce emissions by 60–90% through CO₂ capture in biofuel feedstocks, or synthetic fuel production, providing energy security and stimulating regional economies.Policies such as the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) and Japan’s Green Growth Strategy demonstrate how mandates and incentives can supp... Read More

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 11:15 Strategic Hydrogen

Replicating the successes of the LNG industry: Routes to maturing an integrated hydrogen energy system at pace

As the energy industry marks 60 years of global LNG trade, it is a good time to reflect on the successes and challenges, from inception to maturity, which can inform the development of hydrogen systems. The road to establishing hydrogen as a low carbon fuel source in the energy mix will be complex; however, the IEA predicts that a net zero future will depend on the international trade of hydrogen. Building out a hydrogen system poses challenges, including high costs, immature and unsuitable... Read More

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 11:45 Strategic Leadership

Overcoming barriers to stimulate commercial demand for hydrogen

Hydrogen has the potential to abate 80GT of CO₂ by 2050, according to a report from the Hydrogen Council and McKinsey. This potential is being realised, with an exponential increase in clean hydrogen projects reaching FID over the last four years – from 102 (representing US $10bn) in 2020, to 434 (US $75bn) in 2024.Several supportive mechanisms have been successfully implemented globally to further incentivise hydrogen production, such as the establishment of the European Hydrogen Bank. However,... Read More

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 12:30 Strategic Leadership

Progressing industrial decarbonisation through workable cross-sector partnership models

Hard-to-abate sectors including road freight transport, shipping, aviation, iron and steel, and petrochemicals account for around a quarter of global energy consumption and roughly one-fifth of CO₂ emissions. A report by IRENA highlights the critical need to accelerate the energy transition in these sectors requiring significant shifts in decarbonisation pathways which prioritise investment in net zero emissions solutions while tackling carbon pricing challenges.Successful decarbonisation will d... Read More

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 04:15 Strategic Leadership

Overcoming regulatory, commercial and operational challenges to advance the development of a cross-border biomethane and renewable gases market

Biomethane offers a sustainable solution for power generation, fertiliser production, and vehicle fuel, making it a cornerstone of the circular economy. The European Union has set an ambitious target of producing 35 bcm of sustainable biomethane annually by 2030, with plans for further expansion by 2050. These initiatives highlight the vital role of biomethane in transitioning to a low carbon energy future.Despite its promise, the biomethane market faces significant regulatory and commercial hur... Read More

Friday, 12 September | 12:00 - 11:45 Strategic Leadership

Gastech 2025 Wrap Up

A look back over the last four days, highlighting the unparalleled blend of pioneering content, thought leadership and cutting edge innovation. Pulling the key points from both the Strategic Conference and Technical & Commercial Conference, the Co-Chairs of the Governing Body will summarise how Gastech 2025 will lead to actions for global energy transformation.

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 12:40 Strategic Leadership

Bold partnership models for driving deep decarbonisation in the industrial sector

Goal 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals highlights the critical importance of partnerships in driving net zero goals. By collaborating organisations can develop new ways of thinking, make the most of their partners' expertise and strengths, and ensure they meet specific needs of multiple stakeholders. In this Energy Talk, senior leaders will discuss how new models for innovative cooperation between energy producers, heavy industry and financiers are effectively decarbonising ... Read More

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 03:50 Strategic Leadership

Overcoming barriers to the creation of a global commercial market for biomethane

As the world transitions towards a low carbon future, biomethane is emerging as a vital solution for reducing carbon emissions in industries, transport, and energy systems. The European Union aims to have 30% renewable gases in the grid by 2030 with further expansion planned by 2050. Although market development has stalled due to low gas prices in Europe, a lack of standardisation and weak appetite from off-takers policy makers still see the biomethane opportunity to turn waste into energy using... Read More

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 04:30 Strategic Leadership

Synchronising policy, technology and partnerships to establish robust hydrogen value chains

In an era where energy security and sustainability are paramount, hydrogen offers a transformative solution for cutting carbon emissions in sectors that can’t be electrified using renewable power sources. In this Energy Talk, leaders at the vanguard of the development of the hydrogen industry will discuss how cross-border collaboration between governments, industry stakeholders, and infrastructure providers can speed up the development of hydrogen clusters. By concentrating production, distribut... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 11:00 Technical Hydrogen

Hydrogen storage and pipelines: Session 1

Integration of sub-surface storage technology with above-surface purification technology for boosting the hydrogen economyDr. Rajasi Shukre, Senior Advanced R&D Engineer & Scientist, Honeywell UOPPlanning for transporting hydrogen in the Portuguese gas transmission system Tristan Huet, Head of Engineering - UK & Europe, PenspenSubsurface storage technological advancements and innovation for hydrogen Dr. Shadi Salahshoor, Senior Programme Manager, GTI Energy

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 03:30 Technical Hydrogen

Hydrogen technologies

LH₂ storage options and scalabilityDavid Creech, Director – R&D, CB&INovaLT16 H₂ gas turbine: Enhancing carbon free combustion with low NOx emissionsGiovanni Sarti, Hydrogen Solution Architect – Gas Turbines, Baker HughesUnlocking the potential of large-scale LH₂ supply chainsCatherine Simon, Head – Liquid Hydrogen Facility Technology, Woodside Energy

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 05:00 Technical Hydrogen

Electrolysers

Optimizing electrolyser and H₂ vessel design for hydrogen safety: A comprehensive approachDr. Mario Calado, Industry Strategy Lead – Energy, Siemens AGBaseload Power Hub: A real-world application of green hydrogen production and storage showcasing the electrolyser design considerations, execution strategy and lessons learntMaria Kalogera, Innovations Manager, Shell CrossWindAEM electrolysis: Technology, degradation mechanisms and steps forwardJuan Manuel Lopez Gallego, Director – ... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 12:30 Technical Hydrogen

Hydrogen storage and pipelines: Session 2

Impact of hydrogen on material properties and the role of engineering assessment in pipeline design or repurposingDavid Baxter, Hydrogen Pipeline Materials Specialist, KentHydrogen pipelines: Why a digital engineering approach is requiredPeter Cox, VP – Upstream Onshore & Midstream, WorleyLiquid ammonia pipe-in-pipe: Design and project execution from prefabrication to installation of this field-proven technologyAurelien Damour, Innovation Expert, ITP Interpipe

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 10:30 Technical Hydrogen

Hydrogen production

Low carbon hydrogen production through sorbent enhanced reforming Don Stevenson, VP - R&D, GTI Energy Commercialising a revolutionary ultra-low carbon hydrogen production process with no amines or post-combustion capture Nick Borisow, VP – Business Development, 8 Rivers Capital The synergy of blue and green hydrogen technologies in driving a clean energy transition Carolina Nugroho, Deputy CTO, Rely Reserve Paper Blue hydrogen unplugged: A tale of conventio... Read More

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 11:00 Shipping & Marine

Ammonia as a Fuel

Ammonia as a marine fuel: Regulatory frameworks and safety considerations in the maritime sector Yutaro Sako, Engineer, ClassNK From fuel to floating infrastructure: Unlocking ammonia’s potential for decarbonisation Kristof Coppé, Head – Technical Shipping, Exmar The ultimate green ships: Ammonia-fuelled ships beyond CO₂ reduction Yeongjong Ahn, Senior Researcher, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE)

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 12:30 Shipping & Marine

Ammonia transportation

Advancing safety and economics in the global ammonia trade: A focus on open sea terminals and floating storage Phillippe Lavagna, New Energies Terminals - Product Account Manager, Imodco, part of SBM Offshore groupA world first upgrade of a VLGC to carry ammonia Graeme McKinley, Head – Strategic Partnerships, Babcock LGE Gas carriers’ regulatory update Carlos Guerrero, Global Market Leader – Gas Carriers, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 12:45 Technical Hydrogen

Hydrogen and ammonia safety

Pre-normative research on hydrogen release assessment Dr. Vittoria Troisi, R&D & Innovation Expert, SnamPioneering hydrogen infrastructure: Lessons from establishing a safe and efficient hydrogen hub Sergio Ghezzi, Green Ammonia & Clean Fuels Platform Manager, Nuovo Pignone Baker Hughes Company The crucial role of electrolyser OEMs in ensuring hydrogen safety through innovative and reliable design, partnerships, certification and standardization, and employee education... Read More

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 02:00 Commercial

Low carbon fuel regulation for Europe

Impact of the FuelEU maritime on vessels trading in Europe: Regulatory, financial and compliance perspectivesIvan Stojanovic, Lead Consultant, Lloyd’s RegisterThe issues affecting the negotiating green hydrogen contracts and the effect on the price of green hydrogen with the European Union RFNBO delegated act baseDr. Laura Huomo, Partner, Bird & Bird AttorneysA necessary reconfiguration of the EU’s approach to hydrogenSebastian Sass, Partner, Energy and Regulation Partners

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 03:00 Technical Hydrogen

Ammonia

Decentralised ammonia cracking: Production of hydrogen at the point of use for combustion processes Christian Hermle, MD, Ammonigy GmbH Ammonia cracking FSRU: Transforming ammonia into a safe and clean hydrogen supply Hwiram Jeong, Senior Researcher, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) First floating concept design of safe and competitive ammonia production: Blue Ammonia FPSO Keisuke Sasakura, Process Engineer, TOYO Engineering Reserve paper&n... Read More

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 03:00 EPC & Gas Processing

Cold energy and LNG import

BLUE REGAS: Blue hydrogen production using LNG wasted cold energy for CO₂ capture Benoit Queney, Market Analyst, GTT Rejuvenation and repurposing of an existing LNG regasification terminalAndrea Fioravanti, Senior Manager - LNG Processes & Projects, Snam FSRU ItaliaLNG cold energy utilization for data centre cooling Tetsu Shiozaki, Chief Process Engineer, Chiyoda Corporation

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 03:00 Shipping & Marine

LH₂ transport and fuel

Latest advances in hydrogen fuel applications in China’s waterborne transportation Xingxing Hou, Engineer, China Classification Society Key technological breakthroughs in the commercialisation of hydrogen carriers: Real-scale demonstration and engineering validation Jeongmin Kwak, Senior Research Engineer, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Ocean Engineering (HD KSOE) Achieving carbon neutrality: Realising the maritime transport of hydrogen, a next-generation energ... Read More

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 04:30 Technical Hydrogen

Ammonia import infrastructure

Co-location of LNG and Hydrogen/Ammonia Facilities Justin Ellrich, LNG Technology Manager, Black & Veatch Challenges to building large ammonia storage in condensed port environments Hans Grossmann, MD, GOC Engineering GmbH Revolutionising offshore ammonia and hydrogen infrastructure: A floating solution for the energy transition Yann Chapel, Projects Manager – Sustainable Energies, Louis Dreyfus Armateurs

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 04:30 Shipping & Marine

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Harnessing the potential of SAF: Renewable hydrogen's role in waste gasification Luigi Crolla, Head – Energy Transition Technologies, Kent Ambitious ReFuelEU Aviation scheme takes off: Could there be turbulence ahead? Nikoline Bromander, Product Manager, Rystad Energy Accelerating technical maturity and deployment of SAF plants using integrated digital design approach Mario Calado, Industry Strategy Lead – Energy, Siemens AG Revolutionising plant operati... Read More

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