H2Global knowledge hub: infrastructure, hubs, and auctions
Welcome to the H2Global Knowledge Hub report and webinar series, where experts and thought leaders share insights and strategies to advance the clean hydrogen economy.
This three-part webinar series highlights key findings and recommendations from reports developed by three expert working groups:
- Bridging the gap: Mobilizing investments in hydrogen infrastructure
- Unlocking potential: Scaling demand through hydrogen hubs
- Keep it simple: Aligning auction objectives for success
Join us to explore real-world case studies, actionable solutions, and strategic recommendations presented by leading experts in the field.
Webinar 1: Mobilizing investments in hydrogen infrastructure
Date: 3 December 2024
Time: 3:00 PM CET
Overview
Hydrogen infrastructure is foundational to the development of the hydrogen economy. This webinar focuses on overcoming financial and operational barriers to developing mid-stream infrastructure, such as pipelines, underground storage, terminals, and reconversion facilities.
Topics Covered
- Strategies for risk mitigation in mid-stream hydrogen infrastructure projects.
- Financial support mechanisms, including CAPEX support, anchor capacity bookings, contracts-for-difference, and fixed premiums.
- A model-based approach to evaluate solutions for mobilizing investments.
Speakers
- Joseph Cordonnier – Clean Energy Finance and Investment Policy Analyst, OECD.
- Martin Lambert – Senior Research Fellow and Head of Hydrogen Research, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
- Julian Reul – Program Lead, H2Global Foundation, and lead author of Bridging the Gap: Mobilizing Investments in Hydrogen Infrastructure.
- Hanna Graul – Research Associate, H2Global Foundation, and co-author of the report.
Moderator: Susana Moreira, Executive Director, H2Global Foundation
Webinar 2: Scaling demand through hydrogen hubs
Webinar 2: Scaling demand through hydrogen hubs
Date: 5 December 2024
Time: 4:00 PM CET
Overview
Hydrogen hubs are a cornerstone of scaling demand and ensuring sustainable growth in the hydrogen economy. This webinar explores how hubs address offtaker challenges and support cost reductions, infrastructure access, and volume guarantees.
Topics Covered
- Addressing cost, infrastructure, and volume challenges for hydrogen offtakers.
- Comparing self-sufficient and import-dependent demand hubs.
- Policy recommendations to accelerate hydrogen hub development.
- Case studies from the US Hydrogen Hubs Program, Germany, India, and Singapore.
Speakers
- Anne-Sophie Corbeau – Global Research Scholar, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University.
- Michelle Hallack – Senior Economist, World Bank.
- Jan Klenke – Program Lead, H2Global Foundation, and lead author of Unlocking Potential: Scaling Demand Through Hydrogen Hubs.
Moderator: Susana Moreira, Executive Director, H2Global Foundation
Webinar 3: Aligning hydrogen auction objectives for success
Date: 10 December 2024
Time: 3:00 PM CET
Overview
Efficient auction design is critical to scaling the hydrogen economy. This webinar examines strategies for streamlining auction objectives and lessons learned from hydrogen auctions across Europe and beyond.
Topics Covered
- Aligning auction objectives to optimize outcomes.
- Insights from hydrogen auctions, including the European Hydrogen Bank’s pilot auction, the UK’s Hydrogen Allocation Round 1, Denmark’s PtX Tender, and H2Global’s pilot auction for renewable ammonia.
- Balancing competing priorities in auction design to achieve success.
Speakers
- Alex Barnes – Director, Alex Barnes & Associates Ltd, and Research Fellow, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
- Herib Blanco – Energy Technology Analyst, IEA.
- Jan Klenke – Program Lead, H2Global Foundation, and lead author of Keep it Simple: Aligning Auction Objectives for Success.
Moderator: Susana Moreira, Executive Director, H2Global Foundation