Experts share insights on role of hydrogen in energy mix at CEO Roundtable – The Peninsula

Experts share insights on role of hydrogen in energy mix at CEO Roundtable – The Peninsula

Doha: Internationally renowned experts and top decision makers came together to share their insights and perspectives on the current and future role of hydrogen in the world’s energy mix at the quarterly CEO Roundtable hosted by the Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development.

The roundtable, titled ‘Hydrogen Opportunities for Qatar’ featured distinguished guest speakers: Dr. Kerry-Ann Adamson a Global Strategic Advisor on hydrogen at Worley; Dr. Jan Frederik Braun an Energy Transition Researcher; Mr. Frank Wouters a Senior Vice President Energy Transition at Reliance Industries; and Dr. Chris Gentle a Senior Advisor, Partnerships and New Ventures at the World Energy Council.

At the event, held in Doha yesterday and moderated by the acclaimed broadcast journalist Stephen Cole, the experts discussed growing global interest in hydrogen and the important role the clean gas can have in the race to net-zero by the mid-century.

Although speakers and guests agreed the development of hydrogen as an energy source is an option that must continue to be pursued to meet emissions targets, it was acknowledged that huge investment and technological innovation is required for it to become more viable.

Currently, large amounts of electricity are needed to produce hydrogen from water, or the