Event Details
Date: 6 September 2022
Time: 08h45 - 17h30
Price:
In-Person R5 450.00 (excl. VAT) / R6267.50 (incl. VAT)
Online R3 950.00 (excl. VAT) / R4542.50 (incl. VAT)
COVID-19 Policy:
In line with Government’s relaxation of Covid regulations, we no longer require attendees to demonstrate their vaccination status as a requirement for attending our events. However, should the Government re-impose rules and restrictions in future, we’ll have no choice but to follow suit, which may involve a vaccination requirement or other restrictions.
2022 Hydrogen Economy Discussion
Hydrogen Economy Discussion
Global developments, implications and opportunities
Tuesday 6 September 2022
08h45 - 17h30
Resources for Africa is pleased to announce the 2022 Hydrogen Economy Discussion taking place on 6th September at the Country Club Johannesburg, Auckland Park.
Hydrogen’s unique properties make it potentially a powerful enabler for the global energy transition as we seek to diversify energy sources, fast track the route to net zero and benefit the energy system, consumers and hard-to-abate sectors such as transportation and heavy industry. In South Africa the discussion has centred around the opportunities for the country to become a leading player in the global hydrogen economy, given its unique position as the world’s largest producer of PGMs and its huge potential for renewable energy production.
Brought to you by Resources for Africa, the organisers of the Joburg Indaba, this comprehensive full day discussion will bring together all the key players, including hydrogen project developers, mining companies, investors, industry associations, hydrogen equipment suppliers, infrastructure providers and independent advisers, to debate the implications and opportunities of the hydrogen economy globally and particularly for South Africa and the mining industry.
Key subjects that will be focused on include:
What is the potential role of hydrogen in the energy transition and achieving net zero?
What is South Africa’s plan to take advantage of the hydrogen economy’s potential?
What is the real potential for PGMs in the hydrogen economy?
What production, storage and distribution infrastructure is needed to enable the hydrogen economy?
What opportunities exist for local and international funders to invest in the green hydrogen economy?
What regulation, policy and standardisation initiatives are needed to enable the hydrogen economy?
Who is developing green hydrogen projects in Africa and elsewhere and for which applications?
And so much more...
Chair: Bernard Swanepoel
AGENDA
08h00-08h45 |
Registration and refreshments |
08h45-09h00 |
Welcome and introduction Bernard Swanepoel |
09h00-09h30 |
Keynote address: What is the potential role of hydrogen in the energy transition and achieving net zero? |
09h30-10h15 |
Session One |
10h15-11h00 | Session Two What is the real potential for PGMs in the hydrogen economy? How will the PGMs market and producers be affected by the hydrogen economy? How is the anticipated increase in demand for PGMs, particularly platinum, iridium and ruthenium, affecting PGMs producers’ capital allocation and investment decisions? To what extent should PGM companies be taking the lead in driving the development of the local hydrogen industry, e.g. Anglo’s involvement in the Hydrogen Valley? What is the projected demand for PEM electrolysers and how do they compare with other electrolysers in terms of cost, efficiency, performance, etc.? What are the main applications for PEM electrolysers? Should PGMs producers be investing in or developing fuel cells and PEM electrolysers? What are the opportunities for using hydrogen at mine sites? What other collaborations/joint venture opportunities exist for PGMs producers to participate in the development of the hydrogen industry? |
11h00-11h30 | Morning refreshments and networking |
11h30-12h15 | Session Three What production, storage and distribution infrastructure is needed to enable the hydrogen economy? Is it possible to upgrade and retrofit existing infrastructure, e.g. gas terminals and pipelines? What are the estimated cost and timelines for developing the necessary infrastructure? Is there a legal framework for the acquisition or leasing of water for hydrogen production and land for plant construction? What advances have been made in the storage of hydrogen? How are the safety aspects being addressed? What are the challenges involved in exporting hydrogen? To what extent do port facilities need to be adjusted? What is needed to accelerate infrastructure development to optimise trade flows between supply and demand hubs? |
12h15-13h00 | Session Four What are the main applications for green hydrogen and where will demand come from? - Transportation (heavy duty vehicles, rail, shipping, aviation) - Hard-to-abate Industrial sectors (chemicals, steel, cement, plastics production, etc.) - Combined heat and power systems - Energy storage What projects are planned or developed in each of these areas and which hold the most potential? |
13h00-14h00 | Lunch |
14h00-14h45 | Session Five What is the required legal/policy framework for the development and implementation of green hydrogen production in South Africa and globally? What is being done in other countries? To what extent is an international standard necessary to harmonise global trade and supply chains? What is the role of a certificate-of-origin system to accurately decide the ‘colour’ of hydrogen and how will it be enforced? Followed by a panel discussion: |
14h45-15h30 | Session Six What opportunities exist for local and international funders to invest in the green hydrogen economy? What is the investment case for green hydrogen? How real is the opportunity - is the potential as big as we think it’s going to be? What are investors looking for in green hydrogen projects in terms of investment horizon and ROI? What financial incentives, if any, are available for potential investors? How much finance is currently available from local and international investors, especially from the DFIs? |
15h30-16h00 | Afternoon refreshments and networking |
16h00-16h45 | Session Seven New projects and opportunities in South Africa and other African countries Showcasing green hydrogen projects What new hydrogen projects are being planned on the African continent? Which countries are at the forefront? Examples of African hydrogen projects underway |
16h00-16h20 | Project 1 |
16h20-16h40 | Project 2 |
16h40-17h00 | Project 3 |
17h00-17h05 | Closing remarks from the Chair |
17h05-19h00 | Networking drinks reception |
Sponsors include:
Lead Sponsor:
Mining Industry Partners:
Sponsor:
Our in-person event and virtual conference platform offer significant networking and branding opportunities for our speakers, partners and sponsors. For more information on sponsorship packages available, please email Stuart Alderson-Smith: sponsorship@resources4africa.com
Media Partners:
21st Century Women, African Mining Brief, African Mining News, African Mining Market, African Surveyors, CoalShastra, Creamer Media’s Engineering News & Mining Weekly, Global Africa Network, Interact Media, Inside Mining, Media Xpose, Mining Business Africa, Mining CSI, Minerals & Exploration Africa, Mining News, Mining Review Africa, Sub-Sahara Mining and Industrial Journal
The Hydrogen Economy Discussion is brought to you by Resources 4 Africa, the organisers of the Joburg Indaba.
“By the Industry for the Industry”