Unlocking the Power of Hydrogen to Fuel Asia’s Energy Transition
24 - 27 March, 2026 | Singapore
Conference Day Two - Wednesday, 26 February 2025
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Morning Refreshments & Registration
9:00 am - 9:10 am
Welcome & Housekeeping Address
9:10 am - 9:50 am
Panel Discussion: Powering Public-Private Partnerships for Accelerating Clean Energy Project Development
Mohit Sharma -
Senior Vice President - Technical,
Marubeni Corporation (Singapore)
Teresa Teixeira - Head of Origination, EDP Renewables APAC
Ganesan Kumarprasad - Technology Foresight Manager, Technology & New Product Development, Seatrium
Examines how public-private partnerships can drive the development of floating power, energy storage, and hydrogen projects by addressing financing, construction, and operational challenges.
- Discussing the benefits and challenges of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for financing, constructing, and operating floating power, energy storage, and hydrogen projects
- Analysing successful PPP models implemented in other regions and explore their applicability to the Asian context
- Facilitating interaction between government agencies, private companies, and investors to foster collaboration for clean energy project development
Mohit Sharma
Senior Vice President - TechnicalMarubeni Corporation (Singapore)
Ganesan Kumarprasad
Technology Foresight Manager, Technology & New Product DevelopmentSeatrium
9:50 am - 10:20 am
24/7 Carbon Energy Free: Building Resiliency by Achieving Net Zero Target Around The Clock
Henry Zhu -
Project Manager (Energy Management),
EDF
This session explores strategies to achieve round-the-clock clean energy, including hydrogen and wind power, while incentivising energy storage and regional power integration.
- Understanding how clean energy can is the fast-track to Net Zero such as Hydrogen, Wind, etc.
- Incentivising the development of the energy storage by allowing the arbitraging of the low carbon energy.
- Discussing the locationality feature of EAC that adopt 24/7 CFE will also incentivise the development of the regional power interconnections
10:20 am - 10:40 am
Speed Networking Session
Join us in this Speed Networking Session where you will be able to meet other participants at the event! During this session, you will have the opportunity to engage with several leaders in a short amount of time and exchange business cards to take the conversation beyond the event.
10:40 am - 11:10 am
Morning Break & Refreshments
Leveraging Technology in Hydrogen Projects
11:15 am - 11:20 am
Opening Remarks by Conference Chairperson
David CLEMENT -
Indsutry Leader in Hydrogen Projects,
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11:20 am - 11:50 am
Fireside Chat: Hydrogen's Role in Achieving Net Zero Emissions
David CLEMENT -
Indsutry Leader in Hydrogen Projects,
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Shunta(Sam) Kijima - Senior General Manager, JERA Asia Pte Ltd
Exploring hydrogen's role in achieving net-zero emissions: Technological advancements, policy incentives, and global partnerships.
- Explore the latest breakthroughs in hydrogen production, storage, and distribution technologies, as well as the economic viability of hydrogen projects in various sectors
- Discuss the importance of supportive government policies, regulations, and incentives to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen as a clean energy source
- Highlight the need for international cooperation and partnerships to address the challenges and opportunities associated with hydrogen development and deployment on a global scale
11:50 am - 12:20 pm
Optimising Supply Chains for Effective Hydrogen Transportation and Storage
Will Pulsford -
APAC Consulting Manager,
Poten & Partners
This session explores hydrogen and ammonia transportation challenges, comparing key methods and discussing the potential of repurposing existing infrastructure.
- Impacts of hydrogen and ammonia properties on supply chain design
- Comparing key methods of hydrogen transportation – liquid hydrogen vs ammonia
- Repurposing LNG terminals and transport vessels to be “hydrogen ready”
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Networking Lunch Break
1:20 pm - 1:50 pm
Grid Integration & Transmission Challenges for Floating Power in Asia
Carlos Centeno Córdova -
Head of Construction Utility Scale,
EDP Renewables APAC
Examine the technical hurdles of integrating floating power plants into existing Asian grids, the necessity for grid upgrades, and innovative grid management solutions.
- Looking into technical challenges of integrating floating power plants with existing grids in Asia
- Discussing the need for grid modernisation and infrastructure upgrades to accommodate floating power
- Exploring the potential of advanced grid management solutions for seamless integration
- Highlighting case studies of successful grid integration strategies for floating power project
1:50 pm - 2:20 pm
Financing & Investment Strategies for Floating Power & Grid-Connected Energy Storage
Jonathan Ne Win -
Vice President,
MUFG
- Identifying optimal financing structures (debt, equity, and hybrid models) to support floating power projects and energy storage integration with the grid
- Exploring government incentives and regulatory frameworks that facilitate investment in grid-connected floating power solutions
- Unlocking private sector participation, including private equity, institutional investors, and development banks, to accelerate infrastructure development
- Enhancing grid stability and connectivity by financing energy storage solutions that support intermittent renewable generation from floating power projects
- Addressing financial risks and de-risking mechanisms, including insurance solutions and contractual frameworks for grid-connected floating energy projects
2:20 pm - 2:50 pm
Afternoon Break & Refreshments
The Future of Hydrogen Projects
2:50 pm - 3:20 pm
Future Trends in Grid Connectivity for Floating Power
Sabillah Muchammad -
Portfolio Management Analyst,
PT PLN
Uncover innovative methods for seamlessly integrating floating power into the evolving grid by with the potential of AI, Blockchain, etc.
- Uncover future-proof methods for seamlessly connecting floating power plants to the evolving grid infrastructure
- Explore the potential of AI, blockchain, and advanced converters to optimise grid integration and unlock smarter energy management
- Discuss how floating power can be a game-changer in shaping a clean, resilient, and decentralised future grid
3:20 pm - 3:50 pm
Fireside Chat: Navigating Roadblocks for Hydrogen Projects in Asia
Mathieu Geze -
Director Asia-Pacific,
HDF Energy
David CLEMENT - Indsutry Leader in Hydrogen Projects, .
Roy van Oevelen - Business Development Director, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association of Singapore
This session addresses the challenges hindering hydrogen's growth in Asia, focusing on infrastructure, financing, technology, and production costs.
- Discussing potential pitfalls and challenges to overcome for hydrogen to become a significant power source
- Understanding key infrastructure and financing gaps with high production costs
- Reviewing the technology landscape for Hydrogen projects – and how Asia can have an advantage
Roy van Oevelen
Business Development DirectorHydrogen and Fuel Cell Association of Singapore
3:50 pm - 4:20 pm
Future Outlook: Capitalising on the Burgeoning Asian Hydrogen Market
Sam Chua -
Principal Advisory,
Rystad Energy
- Discussing the anticipated trajectory of hydrogen project development in Asia based on market trends, technological advancements, and policy developments
- Identifying potential game-changers and disruptive forces that could reshape the landscape in the coming years
- Evaluating the long-term potential of hydrogen to transform the regional energy landscape and unlock a sustainable future
