According to a report by consultancy Roland Berger and Dii Desert Energy, an international public-private sector industry body, annual revenues for hydrogen production in the GCC could reach $200 Billion, which in turn could support upwards of one million jobs, directly and indirectly, connected to the green value chain by 2050. Furthermore, a study by Goldman Sachs revealed green hydrogen could meet 25% of global energy requirements in the next 30 years.

An array of international hydrogen experts will convene to discuss the exciting prospects for the MENA region to emerge as a global clean hydrogen hub.

Cornelius Matthes, CEO of Dii Desert Energy, will open the green hydrogen discussion. The forum will also host a panel of key figures in the region’s rapidly emerging hydrogen market, including Stephan Gobert, Senior Vice President – Hydrogen AMEA, ENGIE; Michael Mair, Vice President Growth and Development – Europe, Middle East and Africa, Wood; Francois Dao, Vice President – Middle East and Africa, EDF Renewables; and Alicia Eastman, President, Inter Continental Energy.

The panellists will discuss topics including the Middle East’s potential to emerge as a global hub for green hydrogen and ammonia, how projects will be financed and the price of producing green hydrogen, the importance of implementing hydrogen strategies to support future green hydrogen projects, as well as the opportunities surrounding blue hydrogen.