New Technologies and Value Streams for the Energy Transition

Panel moderated by Mishal Husain, Broadcaster

Panel members were invited to share their perspectives on hydrogen project investment and potential.

Ms. Hildebrand explained how Equinor is working to decarbonize hydrogen and move from natural gas to hydrogen in powering homes and businesses. They hope to achieve this in the near future, and see it as more than learning to produce hydrogen from natural gas, but as how to create the entire value stream.

Mr. Marx said that IVECO is designing a fully electric, zero-emission LNG truck that uses fuel-cell technology.

Mr. Muraki described how ammonia may be the most economical option for transporting hydrogen, and that it has no CO2 emissions when combusted. He believes that ammonia is a game-changer in the energy market.

Ms. Kadri offered insight on the aviation industry, as Solvay has spent 30 years finding ways for aircraft to consume less fuel. They can do the same thing for cars, by replacing metal with lighter materials.

The discussion touched on the challenges faced when trying to create solutions to reach net zero by 2050. The industry is shifting its mindset toward the ultimate goal and the associated cost, and panelists felt that customers and governments must do the same.