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Government policies and legislation can provide a critical boost to the development of new clean energy technologies, but the goal should be to have a free, market-driven economy that drives innovation in the global energy transition, Alfred Stern, CEO of OMV, said at ADIPEC. “Probably the most talked about [policy in the subsidy landscape] is the IRA in the US, which provides for fantastic opportunities to launch new technologies, business models and new ways of working, in order to improve the return on those projects…[but we] all do not want to live in a subsidy economy. The free market economy is what is providing us with the life we have today. Eventually, this needs to come to a free market economy-driven transformation. That is why we invest in innovation and technology,” he said. #ADIPEC #EnergyTransition #Decarbonisation

Government policies and legislation can provide a critical boost to the development of new clean energy technologies, but the goal should be to have a free, market-driven economy that drives innovation in the global energy transition, Alfred Stern, CEO of OMV, said at ADIPEC. “Probably the most talked about [policy in the subsidy landscape] is the IRA in the US, which provides for fantastic opportunities to launch new technologies, business models and new ways of working, in order to improve the return on those projects…[but we] all do not want to live in a subsidy economy. The free market economy is what is providing us with the life we have today. Eventually, this needs to come to a free market economy-driven transformation. That is why we invest in innovation and technology,” he said. #ADIPEC #EnergyTransition #Decarbonisation

Clean energy-tech company Aira has successfully secured €200 million in debt commitments from BNP Paribas to facilitate the installation of Aira Heat Pumps in thousands of homes across Germany.   Transforming #residential heating will require substantial financial investments, to develop and install the #technology and to make it more accessible and affordable. This facility, secured in Aira’s inaugural year, marks the beginning of its ambition to bridge this financial gap.   Martin Lewerth, Aira Group CEO, notes:   “With substantial debt financing facilities from partners like BNP Paribas, we are set to remove one huge barrier to heat pump adoption and turbocharge our rollout across Europe. This securitisation marks the first step in Aira’s consumer financing journey and represents a major leap towards moving Europe off fossil fuel-based boilers.”    #BNPP4clients #heatpumps #energy Eirik Winter Tomas J. Lundquist Emma Mardi Aziz Idris Eric Silie

This Call for Ideas is a joint programme from Ofgem and Innovate UK. The SIF aims to deliver net zero at the lowest cost to consumers while also supporting innovative businesses to grow and scale. The Ofgem SIF programme is investing up to £450 million in network innovation over the next five years. The ideation phase is focused on enabling the most ambitious and targeted ideas to reach the networks and be pitched as potential solutions. Ideas must align with the challenges established by industry and other key stakeholders, which are as follows: • Challenge 1: Faster network development • Challenge 2: Greater heat flexibility • Challenge 3: Embedding resilience • Challenge 4: Accelerating towards net zero energy networks Proposals must be submitted to Innovate UK by 5th June 2024 at 11 am. Submitted proposal must: • Intend to carry out project works in Great Britain • Intend to exploit the results from or in Great Britain • Outline network customer benefits • Include a unique selling proposition • Detail the networks you wish to be involved • Highlight which Round 4 challenge and theme the idea addresses Note: this is a Call for Ideas, and no funding is available during this phase. Find out more about this Call for Ideas here: https://lnkd.in/gH-pDtMQ Potential applicants may also attend webinars as part of the ideation process. The final webinar will be held on the 23rd May 2024 at 1pm. It is entitled 'Achieving Affordable Clean Heat,' and you can sign up and get more information on it here: https://lnkd.in/ekx-VMD2 #ETPScotland #InnovateUK #RenewableEnergy #NetZero

Government policies and legislation can provide a critical boost to the development of new clean energy technologies, but the goal should be to have a free, market-driven economy that drives innovation in the global energy transition, Alfred Stern, CEO of OMV, said in the ADIPEC 2023 Strategic Conference session, ‘The reinvention of new asset and portfolio models: the renaissance of resilience’. “Probably the most talked about [policy in the subsidy landscape] is the IRA in the US, which provides for fantastic opportunities to launch new technologies, business models and new ways of working, in order to improve the return on those projects…[but we] all do not want to live in a subsidy economy. The free market economy is what is providing us with the life we have today. Eventually, this needs to come to a free market economy-driven transformation. That is why we invest in innovation and technology,” he said. #ADIPEC #EnergyTransition #Decarbonisation

🎯📂🧪TOP PERSONS FROM Cefic AND EUROPEAN ALUMINIUM TALK ABOUT #ENERGY/#ELECTRICITY, #COMPETITIVENESS AND #IMPLEMENTABLE #ACTION FOR THE #EUROPEAN🇪🇺 #INDUSTRY 🏭 ‼️📌👇🏼 “In a recent chat, our Director General, Paul Voss and Marco Mensink, Director General at Cefic, talked about the importance and success of the #AntwerpDeclaration and the urgent need for boosting the competitiveness and electrification of European industries based on #renewables 🏭 Key takeaways: 🔹 The Antwerp Declaration has become a powerful catalyst, uniting the EU around a common cause – securing Europe’s industrial future. 🔹 The immense need for #electrification and competitiveness is central to ensuring Europe remains a strong #industrial hub. With energy and production challenges, especially in the #aluminium sector, it’s clear that Europe needs to double electricity #production by 2040. 🔹 The #AntwerpDialogues are not just conversations; they are a structured effort to present actionable priorities to the next #EuropeanCommission. Together, across #sectors, we are shaping the future of European industry, ensuring it remains #resilient, #competitive and #sustainable 💪 #industry #competitiveness #future” #cefic #europeanaluminium

🎯📂🧪 TOP PERSONS FROM Cefic AND EUROPEAN ALUMINIUM TALK ABOUT #ENERGY/#ELECTRICITY, #COMPETITIVENESS AND #IMPLEMENTABLE #ACTION FOR THE #EUROPEAN🇪🇺 #INDUSTRY 🏭 ‼️📌👇🏼 “In a recent chat, our Director General, Paul Voss and Marco Mensink, Director General at Cefic, talked about the importance and success of the #AntwerpDeclaration and the urgent need for boosting the competitiveness and electrification of European industries based on #renewables 🏭 Key takeaways: 🔹 The Antwerp Declaration has become a powerful catalyst, uniting the EU around a common cause – securing Europe’s industrial future. 🔹 The immense need for #electrification and competitiveness is central to ensuring Europe remains a strong #industrial hub. With energy and production challenges, especially in the #aluminium sector, it’s clear that Europe needs to double electricity #production by 2040. 🔹 The #AntwerpDialogues are not just conversations; they are a structured effort to present actionable priorities to the next #EuropeanCommission. Together, across #sectors, we are shaping the future of European industry, ensuring it remains #resilient, #competitive and #sustainable 💪 #industry #competitiveness #future” #cefic #europeanaluminium

🚀 The #1 event to identify global energy opportunities and meet key decision makers 🌐 As we gear up for the Energy Exports Conference 2024, we are thrilled to share a sneak peek into what awaits you at this unparalleled gathering of energy leaders, decision-makers, and innovators. What to expect at #EEC24: 📢 Project Opportunities: Discover actionable project opportunities in key #global #energy markets, with a focus on fostering #collaboration and partnerships that drive sustainable growth. 💼 Networking Extravaganza: Connect with professionals from the #international energy sector, leading industry figures and government representatives. Forge new connections, exchange ideas, and build relationships that transcend borders. 💡 Showcase your Expertise: Whether you're a seasoned #exporter or just beginning your #export journey, EEC24 provides a platform to showcase your projects and services to the global energy market. Position your brand at the forefront of #innovation and engage with potential clients and collaborators. Register today 👇

As a member of the Global Gateway Business Advisory Group, we have been discussing the developments of the Global Gateway toolbox with the European Commission and other industry participants over the past months. But what exactly does this mean for markets and countries? At the recent Germany Trade & Invest webinar, our Policy and Regulation Manager Erhan Erdogan discussed just that with his fellow panelists!  In developing sectors, such as the hydrogen economy, the implementation of projects depends heavily on economic factors, but not only. Often bilateral agreements between countries or energy partnerships can guide market participants by aligning policies, regulations and reducing trade barriers. To facilitate this, we expect a diverse toolbox of support possibilities from the Global Gateway initiative, like the establishment of international partnerships, simplified access to European instruments/funding, strategic orientation and the creation of a resilient market environment that enables investments. We also believe that cooperation with strategic regions is important, such as the MENA region, which is currently receiving little attention.  The Global Gateway Initiative in general has a lot of potential as it aims to provide both financial and regulatory support to industries such as the hydrogen industry. We look forward to contributing to the further development of the initiative and communicating the needs of the private sector. We support the establishment of a “one-stop-shop”, the creation of new financing tools targeting innovative technologies and transparency on provided support measures.  Thanks to Wilhelm Emmrich, Lisa Flatten and Björn Schildberg for the productive and enjoyable exchange! #LOHC #hydrogen #energytransition

In a recent chat, our Director General, Paul Voss and Marco Mensink, Director General at Cefic, talked about the importance and success of the Antwerp Declaration and the urgent need for boosting the competitiveness and electrification of European industries based on renewables 🏭 Key takeaways: 🔹 The Antwerp Declaration has become a powerful catalyst, uniting the EU around a common cause – securing Europe’s industrial future. 🔹 The immense need for electrification and competitiveness is central to ensuring Europe remains a strong industrial hub. With energy and production challenges, especially in the #aluminium sector, it’s clear that Europe needs to double electricity production by 2040. 🔹 The Antwerp Dialogues are not just conversations; they are a structured effort to present actionable priorities to the next European Commission. Together, across sectors, we are shaping the future of European industry, ensuring it remains resilient, competitive and sustainable 💪 #industry #competitiveness #future