How can we meet the demand for sustainable value chains?

Government representatives from Asia, Germany, Latin America and Southern Africa will discuss their ambitions and priorities with the private sector and academia.

The panel discussion (5:00-6:30 pm CET) will be followed by a networking reception (6:30-8:00 pm CET; onsite only).

Our first Sustainability Briefing sheds light on various carbon sourcing methods (Direct Air Capture, biogenic sources, and Carbon Capture and Utilisation), illustrates associated developments and chances, and dives into the topic of closed carbon cycles. The briefing is aimed at policy makers, regulators and other stakeholders seeking an introduction to carbon sources for Power-to-X.

South Africa's energy and industrial sectors are the main contributors to the country's greenhouse gas emissions, with coal-fired power plants and heavy industries such as iron and steel, cement and petrochemicals being the largest emitters. The executive summary briefly discusses these sectors as potential CO2 point sources in South Africa and assesses the technical feasibility of carbon capture technologies to capture CO2 from these industries.

The study comprehensively assesses the potential of utilising Namibia's residue biomass, particularly from bush encroachment, for the production of high-value PtX products, with a specific emphasis on synthetic fuels. Moreover, the study presents a novel approach to developing an innovative biomass PtX process that maximises the carbon carrier aspect of biomass.

Projections suggest an estimated 12-25% share of internationally traded green hydrogen by 2050. Our analysis examines the legal framework governing global trade in hydrogen to give a comprehensive overview of the regulation in place and provide guidelines for countries that wish to engage in the global trade of hydrogen from a legal perspective.

When designing PtX value chains and policy frameworks, key elements of sustainability must be taken into account to ensure long-term positive impacts for all stakeholders involved. In addition to the first briefing on carbon sources, our Sustainability Briefings focus on desalination, land use, benefits for local communities, skills and jobs, and stakeholder participation.

After around three years, our PtX.Trainings have reached more than 5000 people in more than 30 countries.

Looking back at the past two years, we take stock of the impressive progress in Jordan on Power-to-X development.