Blending refers to injecting hydrogen into natural gas pipelines in various proportions, depending on technical constraints and policy decisions. It could be an effective and cost-efficient transitional solution for certain ECE sub-regions. In this sense, the current gas infrastructure could help jumpstart production, transmission, and consumption of hydrogen through blending hydrogen with gas. The event will feature not only supporters of blending but also those who are skeptical about the concept. Both camps will have a chance to express their views.
Agenda
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14:00 |
Opening remarks |
Mr Branko Milicevic, Secretary, Group of Experts on Gas, UNECE |
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Mr Francisco de la Flor, Chair, Group of Experts on Gas, UNECE |
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Mr Dario Liguti, Director, Sustainable Energy Division, UNECE |
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14:10 |
Panel 1: Policy, legal and regulatory aspects |
Moderator: Mr Uwe Wetzel, Vice-chair, Group of Experts on Gas, UNECE |
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Mr Abel Enríquez, EU Regulatory Affairs Manager, Enagás, Spain |
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Mr Dennis Hesseling, Head of Gas Department ACER, Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) |
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14:50 |
Technical & Operational Challenges |
Ms Barbara Jinks, Advisor on green gases - projects & policy |
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15:00 |
Panel 2: Blending Pros & Cons |
Moderator: Ms Federica Sabbati, Secretary-General, European Heating Industry (EHI) |
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Ms Eva Henning, Head of Energy Policy EU/Brussels Office, Thüga, Germany |
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Mr Malcolm Arthur, Net Zero Policy Manager, National Grid Gas, United Kingdom |
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Mr Konstantin Korneev, Chief Analyst, Hydrogen Department, Russian Energy Agency |
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Mr Nicola Riga, Director Energy Markets Interplay & Hydrogen, The European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) |
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16:00 |
Open floor |
All |
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16:20 |
Conclusions |
Mr Francisco de la Flor, Chair, Group of Experts on Gas, UNECE |