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)


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 - Technical
Marubeni Corporation (Singapore)

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 
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Henry Zhu

Project Manager (Energy Management)
EDF

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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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, .


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 
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David CLEMENT

Indsutry Leader in Hydrogen Projects
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11:50 am - 12:20 pm Optimising Greener Hydrogen Production with Technologies

Mohit Sharma - Senior Vice President - Technical, Marubeni Corporation (Singapore)

 

This session focuses on technologies that can enhance hydrogen production efficiency and sustainability, addressing challenges and opportunities for scaling up applications. 

  • Exploring the latest advancements in technologies to enhance the operational efficiency and environmental sustainability of production processes 
  • Discussing best practices in integrating technologies into hydrogen production facilities 
  • Addressing key challenges and opportunities in scaling up applications within the hydrogen production sector 

Mohit Sharma

Senior Vice President - Technical
Marubeni Corporation (Singapore)

12:20 pm - 1:20 pm Networking Lunch Break

Navigating Financing & Investments Challenges

1:20 pm - 1:50 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” 
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Will Pulsford

APAC Consulting Manager
Poten & Partners

1:50 pm - 2:20 pm Fireside Chat: Navigating Roadblocks for Hydrogen Projects in Asia

Mathieu Geze - Director Asia-Pacific, HDF Energy
David CLEMENT - Indsutry Leader in Hydrogen Projects, .


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  
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Mathieu Geze

Director Asia-Pacific
HDF Energy

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David CLEMENT

Indsutry Leader in Hydrogen Projects
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2:20 pm - 2:50 pm Afternoon Break & Refreshments

The Future of Hydrogen Projects

2:20 pm - 2:50 pm Uniting for a Hydrogen Future: Global Cooperation for Clean Energy


This session emphasizes global cooperation for hydrogen development, addressing challenges, and building a sustainable energy future. 

  • Forging strong international partnerships to accelerate hydrogen development 
  • Addressing global challenges and sharing best practices for hydrogen implementation 
  • Creating a sustainable and equitable hydrogen economy that benefits all 

3:20 pm - 3:50 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
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Sam Chua

Principal Advisory
Rystad Energy

3:50 pm - 3:50 pm Chairperson’s Closing Remarks & End of Conference

David CLEMENT - Indsutry Leader in Hydrogen Projects, .
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David CLEMENT

Indsutry Leader in Hydrogen Projects
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