MED•GEM Network

🚀 Thrilled to have had the opportunity to mentor and support innovative minds in the green hydrogen space during the Summer School and Green Hydrogen Hackathon for #Morocco. Working alongside esteemed experts like Samir RACHIDI, Andreas Meurer, Amine Houssaim, Claudio Cinquemani, and Dr. Yassine ZEGZOUTI was truly inspiring. Over the course of three months, our mentorship journey focused on helping participants fine-tune their business models, evaluate feasibility, and align their projects with the latest sustainability and industry standards. 👏 I am incredibly proud of the winning team I mentored. A heartfelt congratulations to the winning team members Yassir Debbah, Rasheed Adebayo Oyewole, GMNSE Rabab El Attar, Houda ouqacem, Bouchra Zoubaa and Sofiane Chait for their outstanding dedication and hard work. Your achievements set a high bar for innovation! 🏆✨ 🙏 Gratitude extends to my colleagues and incredible coordinators Tiziana de Harlez, Frank Wouters, Raya Verniers, who were the guiding force behind this journey as well as Hatim Ksissou Khawla DAHANI, Ph.D. Soukaina Najmoueddine Khadija ELGHARROUDI Kudos to the other teams for their innovative efforts: # Youssef Achour, soukaina nady, @Bouffassa Abedessamad, @Alaoui Idrissi Nouhaila, Anouar TRIBICHE # Achraf Soussi, Mounia GUETBACH, Mariem Jnina, Hajar Tarchouli, khadija Tnifasse 🤝 A big thank you to the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development - Kingdom of Morocco represented by HE Minister Leila Benali, PhD. for her honor and support in accompanying this journey from the very beginning. 🎉 A big thank you also to the event organizers MED•GEM Network funded by the #EU -Union européenne au Maroc-, IRESEN - Research Institute for Solar Energy and New Energies , and GIZ Morocco for providing a platform to bring these ideas to life and pushing forward the energy transition. 🌱💧 ✨ The winning team will embark on a study tour at #Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) in Germany, sponsored by the MED•GEM Network and funded by the European Commission. #FAU is renowned for its excellence in research and innovation in materials and chemistry. And this is just the beginning! #PTXSummit #GreenHydrogenHackathon #GreenAmmonia #GreenHydrogen #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #Innovation

✊🏻🔗 The MED-GEM team Stands by Lebanon 🇱🇧: Committed to the Green Hydrogen Hackathon Final. 📰 En Français : https://lnkd.in/d9htsCqs ‎📺 شاهدوا أحدث مقاطع الفيديو : https://lnkd.in/dgFBn2Z8 💠On September 17, 2024, Beirut hosted the inaugural Green Hydrogen Hackathon Lebanon, an event that showcased the innovative spirit and resilience of our engineering students. Co-organized by the The Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation (LCEC) and the MED•GEM Network , with support from the Ministry of Energy and Water - Lebanon and the EU Neighbours South, the #Gh2Hackathon challenged students to design a green hydrogen valley in the Beqaa region. 🌲Little did we know that the situation was about to take a dramatic turn. ❤️🩹Despite the evolving geopolitical challenging situation, we are committed to fostering innovation and collaboration. 🫂In solidarity with our Lebanese colleagues and on express demand of our brave and talented candidates, the MED•GEM Network team will proceed with the #Gh2Hackathon final, scheduled for October 24, 2024, in a hybrid format. This initiative exemplifies our dedication to sustainable energy solutions in the Mediterranean.💙 ✨ Check out our latest video and articles to show support and learn more about: ❇️The inspiring projects developed by our talented student teams ❇️Insights from industry experts who mentored them throughout this journey. ❇️The path forward for green hydrogen and its pivotal role in Lebanon's energy future. 🔗 In English : https://lnkd.in/d7F63ZNn 🎬 Watch the after-movie : https://lnkd.in/dzY2VdS5 🇪🇺 MED-GEM Network is funded by the European Union's and implemented by GIZ International Services. Toufic Rizkallah Frank Wouters Dr. Mustapha Taoumi Raya Verniers Bandaly El-Issa Tiziana de Harlez Pierre El Khoury Sorina Mortada Joseph Al Assad Hadi Abou Moussa Ali Berro @Ibrahim Mallah Vicken Demirdjian Joumana Brihi STEFANO PANIGHETTI 🎖️Maryam Jamal Rodger Akiki 🎖️Rayan Al Sarih Omar Allahham 👏🏻 Nibal Khodr @Anthony Nasr 👏🏻 Jana Sabra Ali Sleiman GIZ Lebanon Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH

🔊🇪🇺🌍 21 Oct 2024 : Save the Date! Join us for the first MED•GEM Network x JUST-GREEN AFRH2ICA Webinar on: "Impact of Green Hydrogen | Green E-Fuels Import from Africa to the EU on the EU Energy System" 📅 Monday, 21 October 2024, 11:00-12:30 CET   🔗 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dNpfCiKv This webinar will bring together all project partners and stakeholders to explore the impact of importing green hydrogen and green e-fuels from Africa to the European Union. We will delve into the findings of a recent study that examined four African Union (AU) green hydrogen import scenarios, addressing how these imports affect the EU hydrogen strategy, grid system, and hydrogen supply corridors. 💡 Agenda Highlights: - Introduction to the Webinar by Frank Wouters (MED-GEM) - Overview of the Just Green AFRH2ICA Project by Stefano Barberis (UNIGE) - Insights on the Impact of Green Hydrogen Imports on the EU Hydrogen Strategy by Thomas Brouhard (ARTELYS) - Overview of EU Policies on Green Hydrogen and African Cooperation by DG ENER - MED-GEM Perspective on Green Hydrogen in North African Countries #REPowerEu #GreenHydrogen #EuGreenDeal #MEDGEMNetwork #CleanHydrogenPartnership #HydrogenEurope #HydrogenEuropeResearch MED•GEM Network | JUST-GREEN AFRH2ICA | European Commission | EU Neighborhood & Enlargement | CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency | Clean Hydrogen Partnership | Hydrogen Europe | Hydrogen Europe Research 

Looking forward to next week #DiiLeadershipSummit24 in Vienna! Dii believes in the power of regional alliances and we are thrilled to join forces for greater impact with the leading organizations in the energy transition ecosystem. These collaborations with industry partners are integral to the Summit, as well as closely aligned with the objectives of Dii itself - connecting people, continents and markets. Thank you to our Supporting Partners: 🌟 Chapter Zero Egypt is the first Chapter in the Middle East and Africa, with a focus on enabling boards to fulfill their fiduciary duties in the long-term service of their organizations by raising awareness of the implications of climate change, providing the necessary skills, tools, processes, and information to act, and offering a range of engagement opportunities aimed at enhancing their skills in Climate Governance. 🌟 Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) represents the leading international industry players, providing a unified renewable energy voice on the global arena. 🌟 Global Solar Council (GSC) is the voice of the world’s solar PV industry representing corporate members across the value chain as well as national, regional and international associations to accelerate solar deployment globally. 🌟 Hydrogen Europe is the European association representing the interest of the hydrogen industry and its stakeholders and promoting hydrogen as an enabler of a zero-emission society. 🌟The Coalition for Action, facilitated by International Renewable Energy Agency ’s Secretariat, is the longest-standing and most established non-governmental network hosted by the Agency. For over ten years, the Coalition has united more than 150 key players in the renewable energy sector, including private companies, industry associations, civil society, and research institutions. 🌟 MED•GEM Network - Supporting Green Electrons and Molecules’ (GEM) development in the Southern Mediterranean Neighbourhood, the MED-GEM Network is an project funded by the European Union that aims to create and operate a sustainable and self-sustaining Network in the Southern Neighbourhood region. 🌟 UNIDO is a specialized agency of the United Nations with a unique mandate to promote, dynamize and accelerate industrial development. 🌟 ZETA (Zero Emissions Traders Alliance), based in UAE, offers a meeting place and a public platform for companies and organisations with an interest in creating wholesale traded markets in climate neutral products. Find out more about the Summit here: https://lnkd.in/dKpvMWRs #Greenenergy #RenewableEnergy #Conference

It’s a wrap - After two days full of high-level panel discussions, interesting side events and numerous bilateral talks, the #WorldPtXSummit, which took place on October 8th and 9th, 2024 in Marrakesh, successfully concluded.   The official German delegation was headed by the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany His Excellency Mr. Robert Dölger and consisted of Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), ,Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), KfW, Chambre Allemande de Commerce et d’Industrie au Maroc and GIZ Maroc. The German delegation had the chance to discuss opportunities of cooperation in the #PtX sector with government representatives, actors from academia and the private sector. We would especially like to thank Ministère de la Transition Energétique et du Développement Durable - Royaume du Maroc, ONEE, Masen, OCP Group, UM6P - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, and IRESEN - Institut de Recherche en Énergie Solaire et Énergies Nouvelles for the time they took and their appreciation of our common work. Panels and side events included: ▪️The key role of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (#CBAM) and its implications for Morocco’s concerned sectors: Cluster GreenH2, MED•GEM Network, GIZ Maroc ▪️ Certificates of Origin and the potential prospects for Morocco of a harmonisation with international standards: Dr. Dorothea Schuetz (Head of Sub-Division at @BMWK), Zakaria HACHLAF (Secretary General MTEDD) ▪️Power-to-Liquid plant, carbon sources and the socio-economic impacts of PtX: Samir RACHIDI (IRESEN - Institut de Recherche en Énergie Solaire et Énergies Nouvelles), GIZ Maroc, International Power-to-X Hub ▪️The potential of German Moroccan cooperation in the hydrogen sector: Chambre Allemande de Commerce et d’Industrie au Maroc / @Export Initiative, Marie Nicolaus (GIZ Maroc) ▪️The Geopolitics of Green Hydrogen: panel with Omnia Aboukorah-Voigt (GIZ Maroc) ▪️The Regulatory Landscape and Certification Standards in the Hydrogen Economy: panel with Dr. Maximilian Seier (GIZ Maroc)   Finally, Moroccan students took over the main stage where they presented the final pitches of the PtX #Hackathon, co-organised by IRESEN - Institut de Recherche en Énergie Solaire et Énergies Nouvelles, GIZ Maroc and MED•GEM Network. Congratulations to Yassir D., Rabab El Attar, Bouchra Zoubaa, Sofiane Chait, Rasheed Adebayo Oyewole, GMNSE, and Houda ouqacem of the GaFurnu project on winning the first edition of the GH2 Hackathon Morocco. We would like to express our thanks to Minister Leila Benali, PhD. who announced the winning team, and for her constant support of GIZ.   Through the projects GIZ Maroc implements in the name of the German Government and in close cooperation with Moroccan partners, we are supporting a close dialogue on energy policy between the two countries, especially in the context of the German-Moroccan Energy Partnership #PAREMA and the newly signed Climate and Energy Alliance.  

JUST-GREEN AFRH2ICA takes part in the World Power-to-X Summit! On October 9th, we joined a crucial training event for green hydrogen development in Africa and Europe. The event brought together experts from the Università degli Studi di Genova, IRESEN - Research Institute for Solar Energy and New Energies, Impact Hydrogen and other key stakeholders to promote the green hydrogen transition and foster sustainable economic growth. Highlights from the day include: - Stefano Barberis presented the latest advances in green hydrogen production and explored export opportunities for green hydrogen and its derivatives. - Massimo Rivarolo discussed hydrogen #storage and #transport, as well as the opportunities for #e-fuels in the maritime sector. - meryeme azaroual provided insights into the techno-economic analysis of a green hydrogen production plant in Morocco, emphasizing Morocco's role as a key hydrogen hub. - Sharon Becker discussed about the Hydrogen Valley approach and the potential impact of this framework at socio-economic level. The World Power-to-X Summit, organized by Masen and IRESEN - Research Institute for Solar Energy and New Energies, highlighted the "MOROCCAN OFFER" — a major initiative positioning Morocco as a leader in the energy transition. Green hydrogen is at the core of this vision, with the summit playing a vital role in realizing it. Together, Europe and Africa are building a common path toward a sustainable, low-carbon future. Thanks to Nizar Mazini (Masen) and Frank Wouters (MED•GEM Network) for their contribution and the insights and experience they brought to the event. Have a look at our news dedicated to our participation: https://lnkd.in/dHK9gHPw

La Délégation de l'Union européenne au Maroc a participé cette semaine à Marrakech au World Power-to-X Summit, organisé sous le thème « Élargir l'horizon du Power-to-X avec l'Offre Maroc : Ensemble pour un avenir propre et durable ». Ditte Jorgensen, Directrice générale de la DG Energie à la Commission européenne 🇪🇺 y est intervenue affirmant que le partenariat Maroc-UE est essentiel pour développer le marché de l’hydrogène renouvelable et assurer son plein potentiel. ▪️ Nous avons eu l’opportunité de rencontrer de nombreux acteurs du secteur de l’énergie et de discuter à nouveau avec nos partenaires Marocains 🇲🇦, avec qui nous collaborons étroitement notamment dans le cadre du partenariat Vert Maroc-UE 🇲🇦🇪🇺, première initiative de ce type lancée par l'UE avec un pays partenaire. Il vise à renforcer la coopération entre le Maroc et l’UE entre autres, dans le domaine de la transition énergétique, de la décarbonation de l'économie marocaine, ainsi que de l'adaptation et de la résilience face au changement climatique 🌱🌍. ▪️ Plusieurs projets ont été lancés et des initiatives sont en cours pour promouvoir la décarbonation de l’économie et permettront d’apporter une réponse à l’urgence climatique. Le mécanisme d’ajustement carbone aux frontières (CBAM) en fait partie et représente un enjeu important pour le Maroc et l’UE. ▪️ Afin de mieux appréhender le CBAM et ses implications pour les industries marocaines, Gaëtan Ducroux, chargé des politiques Énergie, Climat et Environnement à la Délégation de l’Union européenne au Maroc, a notamment partagé son expertise sur la question dans le cadre d’un atelier organisé par le Green H2 Cluster en collaboration avec la GIZ Maroc, l’International PtX Hub et le réseau MED•GEM Network financé par l’UE. 🎥 Comme l’a si bien souligné Mme Ditte Jorgensen, l’avenir de l’énergie propre reposera sur notre partenariat. Ensemble, nous pourrons parvenir aux promesses d’un futur décarboné, avec croissance et emploi. Pour en savoir plus 👉 https://lnkd.in/gVTbN7gR Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development - Kingdom of Morocco MICEPP - Ministry of Investment, Convergence and Evaluation of Public Policies Masen OCP Group UM6P - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University INNOVX IRESEN - Institut de Recherche en Énergie Solaire et Énergies Nouvelles #EUGreenDeal #EU4Environment #CBAM #REPowerEU #WorldPowertoXSummit #GreenHydrogen

📍 World Power-to-X Summit | Winners of Green Hydrogen Hackathon 🏅 ✨ After three months of hard work during an intense summer mentorship program, our journey has finally come to an exciting end at the #PowertoXSummit in Marrakech, where my team and I were declared winners and rewarded by Dr. Leila Benali, PhD. , Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development! During this time, we developed the final version of our startup, #GaFurnu, along with a holistic #Master_Plan and #Roadmap for #green_ammonia production. Our vision focuses on sustainable, #ammonia_fueled_furnaces contributing to global decarbonization efforts and driving the transition toward a cleaner, greener future. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and grateful for the unwavering support from our #mentors (Frank Wouters, Samir RACHIDI, Andreas Meurer, Dr. Yassine ZEGZOUTI, Claudio Cinquemani, Dr. Mustapha Taoumi, among others), and #coordinators (Hatim Ksissou, Khawla DAHANI, Ph.D., Tiziana de Harlez, Raya Verniers, among others) throughout this journey. A special thank you to the event organizers MED•GEM Network, IRESEN - Research Institute for Solar Energy and New Energies, and GIZ Morocco for providing a platform to showcase our work and for their commitment to fostering innovation in the energy sector. A huge congratulations to my amazing team members (Yassir D., Rasheed Adebayo Oyewole, GMNSE, Rabab El Attar, Houda ouqacem, and Sofiane Chait) for their hard work and dedication that made this success possible! Best of luck to the two other finalist teams with their awesome projects! This is just the beginning of what's possible for green ammonia in the global energy landscape! 🌍 🌱  #PTXSummit #Green_Hydrogen_Hackathon #GAFURNU #GreenAmmonia #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy

Nous tenons à féliciter les lauréats de la 1ère édition du Green Hydrogen Hackathon Maroc🇲🇦. Le projet « GaFurnu » porté par l'équipe de Yassir D., Rabab El Attar, Bouchra Zoubaa, Sofiane Chait, Rasheed Adebayo Oyewole, GMNSE et Houda ouqacem, a décroché le premier prix lors de la cérémonie de clôture du World Power-to-X Summit à Marrakech à laquelle nous avons pris part. Ce hackathon est co-conçu par 🇪🇺 MED•GEM Network financé par l’UE, en partenariat avec l’IRESEN - Institut de Recherche en Énergie Solaire et Énergies Nouvelles et la GIZ Maroc pour stimuler l’innovation dans le domaine de l’hydrogène vert. La compétition a rassemblé des jeunes talents Marocains autour d’un défi ambitieux : créer une vision nationale durable pour l’ammoniac vert. Les membres de l’équipe projet effectueront un voyage d'études à la Friedrich Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) en Allemagne, parrainé par le réseau MED-GEM et financé par l'Union européenne. La FAU est reconnue pour son excellence en matière de recherche et d’innovation dans les matériaux et la chimie. #PartenariatVert 🇲🇦🇪🇺 #Innovation Découvrez-en plus ici 👉 https://lnkd.in/d26QA42K

World Power-to-X Summit| Winners of Green Hydrogen Hackathon -Morocco🏅 ✨ The journey began at UM6P - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in the first week of July with an immersive Summer School and Hackathon. Out of 8 teams that presented their ideas, 3—including mine—were selected for an intense summer mentorship program aimed at refining our concepts and learning from industry experts. The grand finale took place at the #PowerToXSummit in Marrakech on October 8th, 2024, where all three finalist teams presented our work. I am thrilled to announce that my team emerged as the WINNERS! Yes, WE WON!!! 🥇 The highlight of this incredible achievement was being awarded by none other than Dr. Leila Benali, PhD. Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development. It was a truly unforgettable moment! During this mentorship journey, we developed the final version of our startup, #GaFurnu, alongside a comprehensive Master Plan and Roadmap for #GreenAmmonia production. Our vision is to pioneer sustainable, ammonia-fueled furnaces that drive global decarbonization and lead the transition to a cleaner, greener future. We are immensely proud of this accomplishment and deeply grateful for the unwavering support of our mentors—Frank Wouters, Samir RACHIDI, Andreas Meurer, Dr. Yassine ZEGZOUTI, Claudio Cinquemani, Dr. Mustapha Taoumi, and many others—and our incredible coordinators—Hatim Ksissou, Khawla DAHANI, Ph.D., Tiziana de Harlez, Raya Verniers, among others—who guided and inspired us throughout this journey. A special thank you to the event organizers—MED•GEM Network, IRESEN - Research Institute for Solar Energy and New Energies, and GIZ Morocco—for creating this platform to showcase our innovations and for their dedication to advancing progress in the energy sector. I also want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to my amazing team members (Bouchra Zoubaa,Yassir Debbah D, Rabab El Attar, Houda ouqacem, and Sofiane Chait) for their dedication, hard work, and passion that made this victory possible. Best of luck to the other finalist teams with their exceptional projects! This is more than just a win—it's a stepping stone toward transforming the global energy landscape. Let's keep pushing the boundaries and driving change towards a sustainable future! 🌱💡 #PTXSummit #GreenHydrogenHackathon #GaFurnu #GreenAmmonia #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy