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Scaling Hydrogen Projects in Emerging Markets – Strengthening Investment Conditions and Partnerships (co-organised with BDI and VDMA)

20 Oct 2026
Open Theatre Forum
Open Theatre Forum

National hydrogen strategies, international partnerships and investment programs have created a substantial global pipeline of planned PtX projects, but turning announcements into commercial implementation requires more than favorable production costs. This session examines how investment conditions, targeted support mechanisms and partnerships can strengthen project viability in emerging markets. 

Chairperson
Freya Onneken, Expert, Energy and Climate Policy - Federation of German Industries (BDI)
Speakers
Christian Kehren, Head of Application Engineering - Nueman & Esser
Jens Hauser, Head of the Competence Centre Sustainable Energy - Ahk Southern Africa
Thomas Michaelis, Project Manager, Power-to-X for Applications - German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA)
Tjasa Bole-Rentel, Business Case Development Manager - Enertag South Africa