[2020-12-17] Energy Webinar: Development of Hydrogen

This upcoming webinar will address a highly interesting energy topic. Hydrogen as an energy vector is in fashion due to its potential to support the transition to a decarbonized energy system required to meet the emission reduction goals of the Paris Agreement. This webinar will focus on the development of hydrogen in Europe and the (Northern) Netherlands.

Among the speakers are Catrinus Jepma and René Schutte. Mr. Jepma is Professor Emeritus of the University of Groningen and Senior Advisor of New Energy Coalition. He will share his perspective of hydrogen developments in Europe and the Netherlands. Mr. Schutte is Program Manager Hydrogen at Gasunie, a leading European energy infrastructure company. He is also Board Member at Hydrogen Europe, and Board Member at Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU). He will explain the Northern Netherlands Hydrogen Road Map, which was recently presented.

Time: 9:00 – 10:30 (CET)

Language: English

Programme:

8:45    Registration/Log in

9:00    Welcome by Dina Boonstra, President N.V. NOM – Investment and Development Agency for the Northern Netherlands

9:10    Presentation of TopDutch economic focal points by Sander Oosterhof, Director Foreign Direct Investment and Business Development N.V. NOM – Investment and Development Agency for the Northern Netherlands

9:20    A EU/Netherlands Hydrogen Perspective by Prof. Em. Catrinus Jepma of the University of Groningen/Senior Advisor New Energy Coalition

9:45    Introduction of the Hydrogen Roadmap in the Northern Netherlands by René Schutte, Program Manager Hydrogen at Gasunie, Board Member at Hydrogen Europe, Board Member at Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU)

10:05    Q&A and Discussion

10:20    Closing Remarks by Anita van der Laan, Sr Business Manager Shippers & Forwarders at Port of Rotterdam and Dujat Board Member

10:30    End of event