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We would like to congratulate our Founder & CEO Mr. Osama Fawzy Georgy HENEIN, MBA for being appointed as the Member of the Advisory Board of Mediterranean Hydrogen Alliance

The Global Maritime Forum released a report on Aggregating demand for Zero Emission Shipping Fuels Green ammonia and methanol are two zero-emission fuels that have seen significant interest in the shipping industry. 🚢 🌊 Over the past two years, progress has been made in ordering vessels capable of running on methanol or ammonia. Nearly 300 are scheduled to be delivered by 2028 with more expected to follow. Yet only a handful of shipping companies have so far secured an adequate supply of the fuels. Could demand aggregation be the solution that helps crack the code on scaling sustainable shipping fuels? In the first of a new two-part insight brief, written by Joe Boyland, we explore the challenges early movers are experiencing in securing green methanol and ammonia, and how to overcome them. Read ‘Aggregating demand for zero-emission shipping fuels: Concepts and approaches’ below, and keep an eye out for part two next week. Osama Fawzy Georgy HENEIN, MBA

Exploring the Role of Clean Hydrogen in Decarbonizing the Power Sector by Clean Air Task Force The report delves into critical questions about the potential of clean hydrogen in reducing carbon emissions from the power sector: 1️⃣ Is burning hydrogen in power plants technically feasible? 2️⃣ What infrastructure is required, and what are the associated costs? 3️⃣ Does using low-carbon hydrogen reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from power plants? 4️⃣ How do the economics of hydrogen compare to alternative technologies? The findings highlight that while hydrogen can generate electricity—whether in retrofitted gas plants or new hydrogen-burning turbines—the practical application heavily depends on costly infrastructure for storage and transport. Additionally, the large scale production of green hydrogen requires significant amounts of renewable electricity and land, consuming about three-fourths of all clean electricity stored and generated via hydrogen. The paper also suggests that using hydrogen for clean electricity generation may remain very costly, especially when compared to other technologies like advanced geothermal, nuclear, or long-duration energy storage. It raises the question: Is hydrogen a cost-effective solution for bulk power production or load following and storage? The conclusion indicates that while low-carbon hydrogen holds promise, especially in industry and heavy transportation, its extensive use in power generation warrants further scrutiny. 📄 Read more on why prioritizing hydrogen for industrial and transportation applications could be the key to effective decarbonization. Osama Fawzy Georgy HENEIN, MBA

The International Energy Agency (IEA), founded in 1974, is an autonomous body within the framework of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development OECD - OCDE. The IEA Bioenergy Technology Collaboration Programme (TCP) was created with a belief that the future of energy security and sustainability starts with global collaboration. The programme is made up of 6.000 experts across government, academia, and industry dedicated to advancing common research and the application of specific energy technologies. The IEA PVPS - Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme) is one of the TCPs within the IEA and was established in 1993. The mission of the programme is to “enhance the international collaborative efforts which facilitate the role of photovoltaic solar energy as a cornerstone in the transition to sustainable energy systems.” In order to achieve this, the Programme’s participants have undertaken a variety of joint research projects in PV power systems applications. The overall programme is headed by an Executive Committee, comprised of one delegate from each country or organisation member, which designates distinct ‘Tasks,’ that may be research projects or activity areas. The 25 IEA PVPS - Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme participating countries are Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Morocco, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, and the United States of America. The European Commission, Solar Power Network Europe, the Smart Electric Power Alliance, the Solar Energy Industries Association, the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore and enercity SA are also members Osama Fawzy Georgy HENEIN, MBA

Stargate Hydrogen has published a guide to Green Hydrogen Stack Integration and unlock the Efficiency 🔧 The Stargate Hydrogen's guide on integrating hydrogen systems is tailored for engineering firms seeking integration expertise. We will address critical considerations, from technology to team building and cost-efficiency, to help you navigate this transformative industry confidently. Osama Fawzy Georgy HENEIN, MBA

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 by ZeeDimension ➮ Carbon credits are vital in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. ○ Current Challenges in Carbon Credit Markets ○ What is Carbon Credit Tokenization? ○ Benefits of Tokenization ○ Reduced Transaction Costs ○ Increased Accessibility and Liquidity ○ Prevention of Double Counting ○ Key Considerations for Implementing Tokenization ○ Real-World Applications and Future Prospects What is Carbon Credit Tokenization? Tokenization converts carbon credits into digital tokens on a blockchain, allowing for: - Increased transparency  - Lower costs  - Greater accessibility  - Preventing double counting Benefits of Tokenization 1. Enhanced Transparency and Traceability Blockchain provides a secure, decentralized ledger, ensuring every transaction is visible and verifiable. Reduced Transaction Costs Smart contracts automate transactions, reducing the need for intermediaries and cutting down on administrative expenses. Increased Accessibility and Liquidity Tokenization opens up the market to smaller players and allows for trading on digital exchanges, making carbon credits more accessible and liquid. Prevention of Double Counting Blockchain's unique properties ensure each carbon credit token is one-of-a-kind, preventing double counting and preserving market integrity. Osama Fawzy Georgy HENEIN, MBA

On the sidelines of the Stockholm World Water Week, and together with the African Union’s Continental Africa Water Investment Programme - AIP International High Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, the African Water Facility will launch the Africa Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative (AUSII). The Facility, hosted by the African Development Bank Group, is the only project preparation and promotion facility solely dedicated to water and sanitation in Africa. The Africa Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative will function as a new financing window for urban sanitation within the African Water Facility, addressing the sanitation challenges in African cities. Despite sanitation being a fundamental human right, critical to public health, environmental sustainability, and overall well-being, Africa has one of the lowest access rates in the world. An estimated 779 million people on the continent lack basic sanitation services, 208 million still practice open defecation, and 839 million lack basic hygiene services. The African Development Bank estimates that every year, the number of people without access to urban sanitation increases by more than 10 million, due to rapid population growth. The African Water Facility will, through the new sanitation financing window, mobilise and deploy financing, prepare bankable and investment-ready projects, and implement innovative and inclusive approaches such as the city-wide inclusive sanitation approach, which promotes tailor-made sanitation solutions for neighbourhoods and cities. Over the next ten years, the Facility aims to provide 15 million people with safely-managed sanitation services through 50 projects, and attract $7 billion in additional investments. The launch is open to African water ministers, and representatives of donor institutions, observers, partners, development finance institutions, regional and river basin organisations, the private sector, and media.

Prospects and Challenges in Exporting UK Green Hydrogen to Europe by Arup A recent government-commissioned study explores the potential for the UK to export hydrogen to continental Europe. Here are the key takeaways: 💡 Opportunities: - The UK has significant potential to produce low-carbon hydrogen and export it to Europe, which aims to import up to 10 million tons of hydrogen annually by 2030. - Several pipeline and non-pipeline transport options exist, including repurposing existing natural gas pipelines and shipping hydrogen carriers like ammonia or liquid organic hydrogen carriers. - Potential export corridors and import locations in northwest Europe have been identified, leveraging planned hydrogen infrastructure like the European Hydrogen Backbone. 💡Challenges: - Significant new pipeline and port infrastructure investments will be required to enable large-scale hydrogen exports from the UK. - Regulatory, permitting, and technical hurdles must be overcome to repurpose existing gas pipelines for hydrogen service. - Hydrogen production and transport costs remain relatively high compared to fossil fuels, requiring policy support and market development. - Coordinating the ramp-up of UK hydrogen supply and European import infrastructure will be critical. Osama Fawzy Georgy HENEIN, MBA

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 A Case Study by Taylor & Francis Group and published by CRC Press The increase in fossil fuel consumption generates an excessive emission of carbon dioxide. Apart from increasing the efficiency of devices, and switching to low- emission or renewable sources, it is also proposed to capture carbon dioxide and its storage or, what is more acceptable, to apply it, as a useful product in the utilization process. The latter solution is preferred due to the lack of public consent to storing carbon dioxide underground, especially in place of residence. This book focuses on the carbon chain, starting from the formation of CO2, through its capture, possible cleaning, to the production of useful products such as dimethylether, methanol, and carbonated cement prefabricates. The comprehensive case study presents the research results of an international team established within the "CCS-CCU technology for carbon footprint reduction using bio-adsorbents" (BIOCO2) project. Osama Fawzy Georgy HENEIN, MBA

DNV - Maritime published a white paper titled "Onboard Carbon Capture OCC" for the shipping industry Onboard carbon capture (OCC) can be a technically feasible option for reducing emissions and could be commercially attractive if the right regulatory and market drivers are in place. A recent DNV white paper 'The potential role of onboard carbon capture in shipping' offers an exhaustive analysis of all crucial aspects around OCC. The paper's techno-economic insights help guide investment decisions in decarbonization technology options to future-proof fleets as emissions regulations continue to evolve and tighten. Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) A.P. Moller - Maersk Suez Canal Authority Suez Canal Automotive Terminal - SCAT Suez Canal Container Terminal Suez Canal Container Terminal Hapag-Lloyd AG Hesham Nasr Scatec ASA OCI Global Hutchison Ports Hutchison Ports Sohar ADP - Associated Danish Ports A/S AD Ports Group DP World DP World Liege Container Terminals CMA CGM Ibrahim Samy Fertiglobe EBIC (A Fertiglobe Company) Osama Fawzy Georgy HENEIN, MBA Hydrogen Intelligence - H2lligence