Event

Enabling Green Hydrogen in Emerging Markets

November 16, 2024

While the business case for green hydrogen faces some challenges, there are opportunities for the discerning investor in emerging markets, and the climate benefits are unmatched. Our panel will take stock of the status and explore some key topics such as: What kind of projects are likely to succeed? What are project developers experiencing? How are policies and regulatory trends shaping the developments?

Event Details

When: Saturday, November 16, 2024, 17:00 - 17:45 UTC+4
(see local time)

Where: WBG Pavilion, Blue Zone, Zone E, B1

Speakers:

  • Demetrios Papathanasiou, Global Director, Energy & Extractives, World Bank
  • Irina Gorbounova, Vice President M&A and Head of XCarb Innovation Fund, ArcelorMittal
  • Gonzalo Saenz De Miera, Director of Climate Change and Alliances, Iberdrola
  • Ivana Jemelkova, Chief Executive Officer, Hydrogen Council

Moderator:

  • Wagner Albuquerque de Almeida, Global Director, Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Forestry, IFC
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