Amidst the hype of multi-billion dollar projects and ambitious declarations of intent, countries are preparing to become producers and consumers of green hydrogen and PtX. But how do they turn their visions into reality and bring PtX value chains to life? Our session at ACHEMA 2024 will present exemplary strategies and applications in Argentina, Kenya, Morocco, and South Africa. From green hydrogen and green ammonia to Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and green steel, speakers from the public sector and industry will present country-specific use cases.

Climate-friendly alternatives to fossil fuels and materials are being extensively developed. However, sustainable hydrocarbons require a suitable carbon source. In this report, DECHEMA, as part of the International PtX Hub, examines carbon dioxide (CO₂) as a carbon source for PtX applications.

This factsheet on Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) provides an overview of the potential of CCU for the chemical industry to reduce its CO₂ emissions. The technologies to remove CO₂ from exhaust gas, Direct Air Capture (DAC) and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), are discussed. It was developed in close collaboration with the Climate Action Programme for the Chemical Industry (CAPCI).

The study identifies, quantifies, and geo-reference the main sources of CO₂ in Uruguay, with a focus on PtX projects in the country. It includes a case study on methanol production focusing on CO₂ capture, the sizing of the main equipment, and a technical-economic analysis at the pre-feasibility level. The study also provides a model for calculating the Levelised Cost of Methanol (LCOMe).

This briefing provides an introduction to the concepts of Carbon Capture and Usage (CCU) and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and summarises their status in South Africa. It explains the current debate on CCS and CCU, identifies barriers and opportunities for South Africa, and places the South African case in an international perspective. 

According to our recent study, engineers (14%) as well as technicians and artisans (16%) with appropriate PtX skills will be in high demand. Nevertheless, construction workers (45%) will be needed in the largest numbers, with diverse qualifications typically up to NQF Level 2.Take a look at our skills assessment to understand the importance of developing the diverse skill sets required to drive green hydrogen in Namibia forward.

In a significant step forward, just over a year and a half after the launch of Uruguay's Hydrogen Roadmap, with the support of the International Development Bank and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development in Montevideo, the Roadmap has undergone a decisive update. Read our Impact Story on how the PtX Hub has supported the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining over the past two years to drive Uruguay's second energy transition with PtX forward.

High-ranking officials from South African government departments and economic agencies attended this year’s Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue. During the week-long delegation trip, they engaged in side events, dialogues, and bilateral meetings, focusing on topics such as critical raw materials, hydrogen clusters, green economy policy, and carbon sourcing. The trip culminated in visits to innovative green hydrogen companies and initiatives in Berlin and Hamburg.

To support India’s progress in PtX, the PtX Hub and the Indo-German Energy Forum co-hosted the first-ever eight-day Train-of-Trainers on green hydrogen and PtX in New Delhi and Gujarat. The training guided participants from curious learners to skilled trainers. With a curriculum tailored to the evolving needs of the green hydrogen and PtX sector in India, the programme qualified 14 renewable energy professionals to deliver the Basic PtX.Training to different audiences and act as knowledge multipliers in the country.