Everything About Hydrogen

Today on the show we speak to Daniel Hanna, Global Head of Sustainable Finance for the Corporate & Investment Bank at Barclays Plc. On the show we discuss Daniel’s views on COP28 and climate investments globally, as well as his personal background and work in the sector. Finally, he speaks on what Barclays is doing to accelerate decarbonisation efforts and unlock climate financing solutions. Daniel has long been a pioneer in innovative financing solutions to deliver social & environmental impact, having previously worked at Standard Chartered were he developed some of the first blended finance bond products to address issues such as water access and education, as well as supporting the NEOM project to raise its first financing. At Barclays, Daniel plays a key role in helping the bank to deliver on its ambition to enable $1trillion of Sustainable and Transition Financing between 2023 and the end of 2030. This is supported through several areas including Barclays internal £500mn Principal Investments arm, which provides growth capital to leading innovators in clean energy such as GeoPura, ZeroAvia, Protium, Zedify, Naked energy and many more. Barclays has also designed new products, including an innovative structured debt product that enabled a $300mn facility with EV services provider Einride, as well as helping companies in their corporate financing journey by providing investment banking support for fund raises such as Ohmium’s $200mn capital raise through TPG rise. All this and more we cover in the show as Daniel lays out how he sees Barclays as a leading provider of financing solutions for the clean energy space.---Linkshttps://home.barclays/news/press-releases/2022/daniel-hanna-joins-barclays-as-global-head-of-sustainable-financ/https://www.barclays.co.uk/sustainability/#:~:text=Setting%20a%20target%20to%20facilitate,and%20the%20end%20of%202030 https://trans.info/einride-secures-an-additional-500-million-in-funding-316547

To round off Season 5, the team are taking the podcast to COP28 in Dubai and providing listeners with a bit of texture including what the event was like to attend, as well as sharing a snapshot of some of the varied voices and discussions that took place. Having had a little time for reflection, Alicia, Chris and Patrick also offer their thoughts and takeaways on what this COP might mean for the future.COP28 was the first in nearly 30 years to feature hydrogen as part of the Presidential Action Agenda with Daria Nochevnik of Hydrogen Council (also former EAH guest) as the Special Hydrogen Advisor to the COP Presidency, H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber. ---Speakers Featured (in order of appearance)•⁠ ⁠Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Masdar CEO•⁠ ⁠Marie-Anaïs Esprit, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking •⁠ ⁠Eng. Nawal Alhanaee, Director of Future Energy at the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure •⁠ ⁠Princess Mishel Bint Saud Al Shalan, Public Investment Fund (PIF) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, courtesy of her uncle, Modern Group Chairman HRH Prince Turki bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud•⁠ ⁠Kiruthika Sadagopan, Reliance Industries ‘Intrapreneur’•⁠ ⁠Ana María Pinto, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Transport Division Chief •⁠ ⁠Jeremy Nixon, ONE Singapore CEO and World Shipping Council Co-Chair•⁠ ⁠Jean-François Gagné, Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) Secretariat •⁠ ⁠David Shukman, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change Visiting Professor in Practice •⁠ ⁠Arsenio Dominguez, International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary General - ElectSpecial thanks to Nelson Mojarro of International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Decarbonization Innovation Lead and team who organized an incredible two-day shipping event including the inaugural COP28 Presidency High Level Shipping Ministerial.

Mattijs Slee, CEO of Battolyser, discusses the development and future of their hybrid electrolyser and battery storage solution. Topics include the history and unique features of the Battolyser, securing funding and scaling up technology, challenges and opportunities of combining battery and hydrogen technologies, future plans and research partnerships, and the importance of collaboration in the energy transition.

Johannah Christensen, CEO of Global Maritime Forum, discusses regulatory policies and risk mitigation for vessel owners switching to green fuels. They explore the progress in methanol and ammonia as fuels for shipping and the need for binding regulations. They also talk about the lack of awareness in decarbonizing shipping and the potential geopolitical implications of a green fuel economy.

On this episode the full team Chris, Alicia and Patrick speak to the incredible Dr. Sunita Satyapal. About Dr. Satyapal:Sunita is the Director for the United States Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office and coordinates activities across DOE offices for the DOE Hydrogen Program, which now includes roughly US$10B (including Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding).Dr. Satyapal was also recently named Director of the Hydrogen Interagency Taskforce (HIT) which includes 11 federal agencies.She has more than two and a half decades of experience across industry, academia, and government, including at United Technologies managing R&D and business development and as a co-Chair on various international hydrogen partnerships. She received her Ph.D. from Columbia University and did postdoctoral work in Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University.  She has numerous publications, including in Scientific American, 10 patents, and various recognitions including two Presidential Rank Awards. ---LinksUS DOE: https://www.energy.gov/Hydrogen Hubs Announcement https://www.energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-announces-7-billion-americas-first-clean-hydrogen-hubs-driving

Pierre-Etienne Franc, CEO of Hy24 and Chairman of 5T Hydrogen, talks about his experience in the hydrogen industry, the partnership with Ardean to launch Hy24, managing collaborations in various sectors, the advantages of being a first mover in the hydrogen space, and the challenges and opportunities in synthetic fuels market.

Olivier Mussat, CEO of ATOME, a green hydrogen and ammonia production company, discusses hydrogen, ammonia, and the fertilizer market. They explore localized production, logistics advantages, carbon perspectives, and competition. They also talk about listing at an early stage, projects in Costa Rica, Paraguay, and Iceland, and financing. Challenges in leaving established institutions, impact of chemical fertilizers on the environment, and ammonia decarbonization opportunities are also discussed.

For the second episode in this new season, the team interviews Oghosa Erhahon to discuss hydrogen opportunities in Africa, including the African Climate Summit in September, and what to look forward to at COP28. Oghosa is a lawyer with experience in strategy on intersectionality topics across energy, climate and low carbon systems towards sustainability. She has experience with governments, International Development and Management Consulting working with donor-funded projects and impact initiatives. These have included; U.S Agency for International Development (USAID), United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF) and other donor funded institutions. Most recently, Oghosa was an Advisor for the GIZ Global Hydrogen Diplomacy Programme.Oghosa is also co-author of the acclaimed ‘Touching Hydrogen Future’ book published by World Hydrogen Leaders in 2022. She has published several works and journals including Power in Nigeria - The Decade of Gas (2020), Natural Gas and the Energy Transition – Implications for the Nigeria Energy Industry (2022), and Lighting Africa’s Path to Sustainable Energy Transition - The Role of Green Bonds (2023). She is develops Transforming Energy Access programmes; and has given sector-wide presentations, workshops, interviews, and a TEDx Talk on Carbon Neutrality. She is a notable contributor to social impact and Climate Change work streams, liaising with private businesses and organizations towards their Net-Zero ambitions, and Environment, Social and Governance Discourses. Oghosa  holds a Masters in Energy and Environmental Law (LL.M) from Nottingham Law School and Law Hons (LL.M) from the University of Derby. ----Links to a few books and articles written by Oghosa:Touching Hydrogen Future (2022)https://europeangasmarket.euTedX Talk on Carbon Neutrality https://www.ted.com/talks oghosa_erhahon_carbon_neutrality_small_changes_big_impact_jan_2022     Lighting Africa’s Path to Sustainable Energy Transition: The Role of Green Bonds https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4228602Oghosa on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/oghosa-erhahon-a6042685

Håkon Volldal, CEO of Nel, discusses Nell's history in electrolyzer manufacturing, the impact of the Investment Tax Credit on the hydrogen industry, NEL's bold investments, building confidence and critical mass, and the role of export credit agencies in financing clean energy projects.

Matthew Blieske, CEO of LIFTE H2, discusses challenges and opportunities in the hydrogen market such as cheap and reliable energy, scaling up production and distribution, and government intervention. The chapter also explores the need for financing models and policies, prioritizing environmentally friendly practices, and emerging demand and regulatory needs in the sector.