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🌍 Day 3 & 4 of the Green Hydrogen Policy Accelerator Training Course 🚀 Over the last two days, our journey into the world of green hydrogen took us through the crucial aspects of standards, certification, legal frameworks, and real-world applications in the MENA region. Day 3 kicked off with a deep dive into the fundamentals of hydrogen standards and certification, led by Dr. Sam Bartlett, Director for Green Hydrogen Standards at the Green Hydrogen Organisation. The session underscored the critical role that robust standards and certification play in scaling up green hydrogen production, trade, and usage globally. In the afternoon, we turned our focus to the green hydrogen initiatives of Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia. Through detailed case studies and discussions, we explored each country's unique approach to green hydrogen development, from legislative frameworks to infrastructure and market integration. The day concluded with a session on Green Hydrogen Offtake and Legislation, where Lamyaa Gadelhak from Baker McKenzie Cairo, shared her expertise on the legal frameworks and offtake agreements critical to the green hydrogen trade. Lamyaa highlighted the importance of well-structured legal agreements and robust infrastructure to ensure the success of green hydrogen projects in both national and international markets. Day 4 took us out of the classroom and into the field with visits to key sites in Egypt’s rapidly growing green hydrogen sector. Our first stop was the Suez Canal Zone, where Tarek Hashem and Rasha Ashmawy briefed us on the development of the Zone, its progress, and the establishment of the first integrated green hydrogen plant. We then saw firsthand how strategic locations like the Orascom Industrial Park and Sokhna Port are being developed into hubs for green hydrogen production and export. These two days have truly highlighted the importance of a comprehensive and collaborative approach to green hydrogen development. From understanding the criticality of global standards and legal frameworks to witnessing the on-ground developments in Egypt. Stay tuned for more updates as we close out this course with a focus on infrastructural needs, and insights from the Green Hydrogen Innovation Centre with a strategy session for the The Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance (AGHA), and key discussions in preparation for COP29. Barakat Ahmed | Simran SINHA | Bénédicte De Caro | Sam Bartlett | Joe Williams | Vanina Morrison | Caroline Biotteau | Nishaanth Balashanmugam | Parth Sharma | Farah Ghaly | Ghada King | Global Renewables Alliance #GreenHydrogen #Sustainability #Cairo #PolicyAccelerator #3xRenewables #Time4Action #RenewablesNow

We have a new page for the Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen Alliance and a new Weekly Wrap from our colleagues in Indonesia. Together with leading governments, the Green Hydrogen Organisation (GH2) has initiated APAC as a way to accelerate renewable energy, green hydrogen and green ammonia use in the Asia and Pacific region. It will initially focus on countries with advanced green hydrogen strategies including: Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea. Follow our APAC page for more updates! #3xRenewables #Time4Action Global Renewables Alliance

Thank you so much for joining us for part of the course Santosh K Gurunath! Santosh led two sessions: one on Technology and Hydrogen derivatives and a deep dive on India's policy. Check out some of the great takeaways that he has shared below:

ISA in collaboration with Green Hydrogen Organisation - GH2 and Nile University of Egypt organised the Green Hydrogen Policy Accelerator Training Course from August 18 to 23, 2024. 🌍 The inaugural session was graced by H.E. Eng. Sabah Mashaly, Deputy Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Egypt; Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, United Nations Special Envoy for Financing the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda; Dr. Wael Akl, President of Nile University; a senior delegation from the ISA led by Mr. Ramesh Kumar Kuruppath, Chief of Unit, Programme & Projects Implementation Cluster, ISA; and Jonas Moberg, CEO of GH2. 🔋 This week-long workshop has brought together 13 ISA Member Countries, ten countries from the Africa region, including Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Tunisia, Mauritius, Uganda, and Côte d'Ivoire, and three countries from the Latin American and Caribbean region: El Salvador, Panama, and Paraguay. We are also pleased to have Mauritania participate as a special invitee. ⚡ This five-day intensive training aims to empower government officials with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive forward renewable energy initiatives, green hydrogen production, applications, and policy development. The workshop’s sessions will delve into critical areas such as policy frameworks, financial mechanisms, standards, trade opportunities, infrastructure development, and strategic planning. ☀ Barakat Ahmed Nile University Green Hydrogen Organisation - GH2

🌍Day 2 of the Green Hydrogen Policy Accelerator Training Course🚀 Yesterday marked the second day of our intensive training course in Cairo, where we delved into the strategic, financial, and economic dimensions of green hydrogen development. The day was packed with insights from our financial experts that underscored the importance of global collaboration in driving the green hydrogen agenda forward. Maarten van der Vlies from Rebel and Kelvin Mbugua from InVhestia Africa Limited started off the morning with some insights into Project Economics. They examined the economic viability of green hydrogen projects, focusing on key metrics like the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH), Net Present Value (NPV), and Internal Rate of Return (IRR). The lively discussions emphasized the importance of stable policies, government incentives, and the role of developers in navigating the evolving market landscape. Santosh K Gurunath from Umagine then provided an overview of India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, focusing on the ambitious targets set for hydrogen production and the significant investments required. The discussion highlighted the necessity of state-level policies that complement national efforts, along with the challenges and opportunities in integrating SMEs into the hydrogen value chain. The country deep dive session on Djibouti and Cote D'Ivoire kicked off the afternoon session as we heard from the country teams on the state of their green hydrogen strategies and what aspects of the enabling environment require the most attention. In the last session, Marwa Mostafa Khalil from IFC - International Finance Corporation was able to offer comprehensive advice on bankability and project financing. The session covered essential considerations for lenders, including the importance of long-term offtake agreements, electrolyser technology, and the need for robust infrastructure to support these transformative projects. The knowledge shared during these sessions is invaluable as we work together to accelerate the green hydrogen transition globally. Thank you to our lecturers, participants and our partners at International Solar Alliance and Nile University. Stay tuned for more updates from the course and follow us on Instagram @gh2org for more behind the scenes views. Barakat Ahmed | Simran SINHA | Bénédicte De Caro | Sam Bartlett | Joe Williams | Vanina Morrison | Caroline Biotteau | Nishaanth Balashanmugam | Parth Sharma | Farah Ghaly | Ghada King | Global Renewables Alliance #GreenHydrogen #Sustainability #Cairo #GreenEconomy #PolicyAccelerator #3xRenewables #Time4Action #RenewablesNow

Last but not least, let us welcome our fantastic speakers for Infrastructure Day. Emanuele Bianco and Grace Brennan, in partnership withInternational Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, will speak on Water and Land Infrastructure for Green Hydrogen. This session will discuss critical infrastructure requirements, water usage, and land planning for green hydrogen production. Participants will also learn about the critical aspects of land acquisition and use for green hydrogen projects, including rights-respective, responsible land acquisition practices and managing land access and human rights across green hydrogen investment lifecycles. This course aims to strengthen the Green Hydrogen Innovation Centre (GHIC) and equip government officials with expertise in renewable energy, green hydrogen production, applications, and policy development. It is the first activity of our newly launched GH2 Cairo Centre of Excellence based at Nile University. International Solar Alliance | Nile University | Jonas Moberg | Simran SINHA | Bénédicte De Caro | Sam Bartlett | Joe Williams | Vanina Morrison | Caroline Biotteau | Nishaanth Balashanmugam | Parth Sharma

We kicked things off this morning at the Green Hydrogen Policy Accelerator with the opening session address led by Barakat Ahmed, from International Solar Alliance and Jonas Moberg, CEO, GH2 who introduced our dynamic speakers: Ms. Sabah Mashaly, Deputy Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Egypt Ramesh Kumar Kuruppath, Chief of Unit, Programme & Projects Implementation Centre, International Solar Alliance Dr. Wael Akl, President, Nile University This was followed by a great discussion between Lord Adair Turner, Chair, Energy Transitions Commission and Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, United Nations Special Envoy for Financing the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. Facilitated by Jonas Moberg, they spoke on green hydrogen's role in the energy transition and where we are with our goals for 2030 and beyond. This was supplemented by a riveting presentation from Minh Khoi Le, Head of Hydrogen Research Rystad Energy who spoke on market developments and industrial strategies. Participants received insight into current market trends, developments, and strategic approaches in the green hydrogen sector. Stay tuned to hear more updates on the training course in Cairo. Follow us on Instagram @gh2org for more live behind the scenes views of the event. Simran SINHA | Bénédicte De Caro | Sam Bartlett | Joe Williams | Vanina Morrison | Caroline Biotteau | Nishaanth Balashanmugam | Parth Sharma | Farah Ghaly | Ghada King #GreenHydrogen #GHIC #3xRenewables #Time4Action

As we kick off our Green Hydrogen Policy Accelerator Training today in Cairo, we wanted to feature one of our very own speakers, Sam Bartlett. Sam is an expert on Standards and Certification. He will speak at two sessions on Standards Day. One will equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of hydrogen standards and certification and their key role in accelerating the scale-up of the production, trade and use of green hydrogen and green hydrogen derivatives. The other will focus on key issues in the development of hydrogen standards and certification systems, with a focus on identifying priorities for developing and emerging economies. Read more about the green hydrogen standard here on our website: https://lnkd.in/dqQSNdM3 We are excited to meet and host participants from 14 countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America in Cairo today for the first activity of the GHIC! International Solar Alliance | Nile University | Simran SINHA | Jonas Moberg | Bénédicte De Caro | Vanina Morrison | Caroline Biotteau | Joe Williams | Nishaanth Balashanmugam | Parth Sharma #GreenHydrogen #GHIC

Tomorrow is the first day of the Green Hydrogen Policy Accelerator Training Course in Cairo. Lamyaa Gadelhak will be joining us in a few days on Standards Day to speak about Green Hydrogen Offtake and Legislation. Her lecture, in partnership with Baker McKenzie, will speak about Insights into legal frameworks, offtake agreements, and their implications for green hydrogen trade. Stay tuned on LinkedIn for more updates and follow us on Instagram for some behind-the-scenes videos and pictures from the event: https://lnkd.in/dBp4zNKE International Solar Alliance | Nile University | Simran SINHA | Jonas Moberg | Bénédicte De Caro | Vanina Morrison | Sam Bartlett | Caroline Biotteau | Joe Williams | Nishaanth Balashanmugam | Parth Sharma #GreenHydrogen #GHIC

In case you missed it, last week GH2 India collaborated with DSK Legal on 𝗚𝗛𝟮 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳, which sheds light on the latest policy actions shaping the green hydrogen sector. You can read more about it below ⬇