International Power-to-X Hub

🚢 🗞️ Read the latest news on #greenshipping! 👇 Global Policy & Regulation 📃 European Citizen Science Association and Sea Europe issued a joint statement about including the maritime sector in the European Maritime Industrial Strategy and the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP). 🖇️ https://lnkd.in/dFqUY_4E 📃 'Equity-blind' IMO policies risk leaving developing countries behind in the shipping transition- says UK based commercial consultancy UMAS. 🖇️ https://lnkd.in/drgYR-bf 📃 Kenya urges IMO to adopt a fair carbon tax on shipping that delivers direct finance to vulnerable nations. 🖇️ https://lnkd.in/dPCfcVK5 📃 New UK Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy aiming for zero fuel lifecycle GHG emissions by 2050, with at least a 30% reduction by 2030 relative to 2008 levels. 🖇️ https://lnkd.in/eZY2Gknw Industry Milestones in Clean Fuels 🪙 World’s first commercial #ammonia-fuelled tug boat completes a three-month demonstration voyage. 🖇️ https://lnkd.in/dUMeWcuv 🪙 Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) deploys the world's first ammonia-fueled Capesize bulkers. 🖇️https://lnkd.in/erRggmHJ 🪙 'Mannheim 001' generates ship fuel from wastewater and electricity. 🖇️ https://lnkd.in/djnBkFXC Sustainable Port Initiatives 🤝 California-Shanghai leadership collaboration to advance green shipping corridor. 🖇️https://lnkd.in/dSu2fpej 🤝 Rotterdam and Singapore strengthen collaboration on green and digital shipping corridor. 🖇️https://lnkd.in/dGMXhytp 🤝 Port of Açu lines up third ammonia project with new land reservation contract. 🖇️https://lnkd.in/drHAvxQM 🤝 The Panama Canal promotes sustainable maritime shipping with the NetZero Slot. 🖇️https://lnkd.in/dTuGHqFk

🟢 ⚡New guide for #greenhydrogen and #PtX project developers in Argentina   The comprehensive guide covers green hydrogen, #greenmethanol, #greenammonia, and #eSAF production. The guideline ✅Explains standard concepts and defining common characteristics in the development of green hydrogen and PtX projects and businesses. ✅Presents the general aspects of green hydrogen and PtX project development: stages, estimated timelines, and regulatory and legal considerations in Argentina. ✅Explains technical details on the development of green hydrogen, green ammonia, green methanol, and e-SAF production plants. ✅Introduces an approach to structuring the business cases for green hydrogen and PtX projects, focusing on techno-economic modelling and case study analyses The guide is aimed at project developers, particularly those in the early stages of project development in Argentina. However, it is also a valuable resource for other stakeholders, including government authorities, decision-makers, academics and R&D professionals, engineering consulting firms, technology providers, service companies, and the general public to understand the complexities of project development for PtX. Interested? Read the full study here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dm-qhwWk (only available in Spanish) The study was elaborated in collaboration with PLAPIQUI-UNS-CONICET, GME Group, and INGAR Ingeniería. GIZ ConoSur (Argentina, Chile, Perú) Stephan Remler Sebastián Murúa Claudia Ilting Veronica Chorkulak

🌱⚡Gaining momentum for green ammonia and #efertiliser in Ethiopia   Over the past three days, we explored the potential for domestic #greenammonia and e-fertiliser production in Ethiopia. With rising natural gas prices driving up fertiliser costs, harnessing #greenhydrogen for e-fertiliser production could be a game-changer— strengthening Ethiopia’s #foodsecurity and improving its trade balance.   Our training brought together participants from the Ministry of Water and Energy, the Ministry of Agriculture, research institutes, universities, and the private sector. Together, we examined new technology options, economic feasibility, #sustainability considerations, and #policy and financing frameworks. Through these discussions, we developed a comprehensive SWOT analysis and a shared vision with key milestones to guide future efforts.   To provide critical context, 🔹 Kaleb Tadesse, Ministry of Water and Energy presented the current status of Ethiopia’s #PtX strategy. 🔹 Shimelis Eshetu, Ministry of Agriculture outlined the country’s #fertiliser import strategy.   To broaden the perspective on #sustainableagriculture, we also explored #biofertiliser innovations and their role in improving soil fertility: 🔹 Dr Wondimagegne Mamo Mengistu, Bio and Emerging Technology Institute presented zeolite nanofertiliser. 🔹 Dr Yitbarek Wolde-Hawariat, Addis Ababa University introduced waste-to-biofertiliser solutions. 🔹 Dr Asfaw Hailemariam, Founder of the Menagesha Biofertiliser Factory showcased bacteria-in-lignite biofertiliser.   A site visit to the Menagesha Biofertiliser Factory gave participants firsthand insights into production and distribution and marketing to smallholder farmers.   To learn from international perspectives, 🔹 Vahid Monadjem, TalusAg shared insights on decentralised green ammonia production at the farm level. 🔹 Prof Ricardo Ruether, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina in Brazil highlighted the falling costs of solar PV, expanding installation capacities, and the potential for #agriPV and green hydrogen production.   A huge thank you to the Ethiopian-German Energy Cooperation, especially Samson Tolessa, Helina Nicodimos Haileselassie, and Tadesse Shiferaw, for the invitation. Special thanks to Stephan Lidsba, GIZ Ethiopia and Djibouti and Rebecca Alt, German Embassy Addis Ababa for opening the training.   Excited to keep this momentum growing! 🌱⚡ Abdi Ayana Agere Lupi Alemayehu Dubale Ashenafi Nigussie Belay T. Tadesse Berhanu Woldu Daniel E. Dejene Abera Gobena Negasa Nebiyeleul Gessese Obsa Atnafu Selamawit Beneberu Selamawit Tamiru Temesgen Desalegn Tesfaye Yaekob Yitatek K. Yitbarek

🟢⚡Roadmap launched for clear standards and certification to reduce risks, attract investment, and ensure sustainability for #greenhydrogen and #PtX in Namibia On Tuesday, a roadmap to national green hydrogen standards in Namibia was launched by Dr Dr Eino Mvula, Chief Executive Officer of Namibian Standards Institution in Windhoek. The roadmap ✅ maps the international standards and sustainable certification landscape, compares Namibia’s framework with global best practices, and identifies key gaps and opportunities. ✅ outlines strategic steps for the Namibian Standards Institution to support Namibia’s hydrogen sector. Jan-Hendrik Scheyl, Advisor for Policy and Certification at the International PtX Hub, provided expertise and guidance on the standards and certification landscape. The roadmap was developed by the Green Hydrogen Business Alliance in partnership with the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme of the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Industry (MMEI) as well as the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) and its Namibian Standards Institution. Curious? The roadmap is available here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eV7Cj6Mv

🚢🗞️Read the latest news on #greenshipping!👇 Global Policy & Regulation 📃Despite U.S. tariffs, China dominates ship orders (62%), with South Korea and Japan rounding out 90% of global shipbuilding. A rise in clean fuel-powered ships has supported this dominance. 🖇️https://lnkd.in/emMmFebX 📃LNG remains a transitional fuel as e-fuel supply chains lag. 🖇️https://lnkd.in/e5ArR-Qa 📃EU’s Clean Industrial Deal targets defossilisation as a growth driver. Shipping groups urge stronger e-fuel incentives, while Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges push for rapid implementation. 🖇️https://lnkd.in/epyr5sx4 🖇️https://lnkd.in/eVquHit2 📃DNV’s whitepaper underscores the role of #hydrogen and #ammonia in maritime defossilisation and their safe introduction. 🖇️https://lnkd.in/ebJ69mYk Industry Milestones in Clean Fuels 🪙Pherousa’s ammonia cracking tech receives initial Approval in Principle. 🖇️https://lnkd.in/euHjGY3G 🪙Japanese shipping company NYK Line moves ahead with an ammonia-fueled ammonia bunkering vessel. 🖇️https://lnkd.in/g7xRK_yD 🪙CMA CGM’s first of twelve 13,000 TEUs capacity methanol-powered vessels enter service. 🖇️https://lnkd.in/eqqjDj4M Government Actions Driving Green Shipping 🤝 India launches its first port defossilisation pilot and a $2.9B maritime fund to position itself as a global hub. 🖇️https://lnkd.in/etEGx979 🤝 Singapore establishes new methanol bunkering standards, marking a key step in its ambitions as a sustainable, multi-fuel bunkering hub. 🖇️https://lnkd.in/gm5XfiNN 🤝 Brazil and Norway’s Green Shipping Corridor: a new MoU sets the stage for a transatlantic green corridor, with plans to showcase progress at COP30 in 2025. 🖇️https://lnkd.in/daj7wMsf

🚢 Join the upcoming India Ports Conference 2025 in May! Philipp Wittrock, Advisor at the International PtX Hub will host a session on "Green Financing and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Port Infrastructure". Date: 8-9 May 2025 Venue: Four Seasons Hotel, Worli Mumbai To sign up: https://bit.ly/41Qbkou Website: https://lnkd.in/dxVU3h8H

🌍 Exciting dialogue with Nepal at the #BETD25! At the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue last week, the PtX Hub had the pleasure of engaging in a meaningful dialogue with a delegation from Nepal about their ambitions to produce #PtX products. The delegation, led by Mr Suresh Acharya, Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation (MoEWRI), and H.E. Dr Shail Rupakheti, Nepalese Ambassador in Berlin, highlighted the strong business case for e-fertiliser (ammonia fertiliser produced with #greenhydrogen) in Nepal: ✅ Green energy potential: With its abundant #hydropower resources, Nepal boasts a green grid and is on track to achieve overcapacity in renewable power. ✅ Agricultural significance: #Agriculture is the backbone of the Nepalese economy, employing 60% of the labor force and contributing 24% to GDP. ✅ Fertiliser challenges: Currently, Nepal relies entirely on fertiliser imports from India, facing frequent shortages and delays during critical growing seasons. In a productive discussion with Frank Mischler, PtX Hub Director, we concluded that the best path forward is to first conduct a training session on #PtX and e-fertiliser, ensuring all stakeholders have a solid knowledge to make the potential a reality. Following this, a pre-feasibility study should gather data on Nepal's agricultural sector and current #fertiliser usage, laying the groundwork for discussions on private sector investment in #efertiliser production in Nepal. We are excited and ready to support this important endeavor! Let's work together to harness the potential of renewable energy for sustainable agriculture in Nepal! 🌱

🚢 South Africa’s Maritime Sector: A Green Opportunity 🌍⚓ A new brief provides insights into sea-borne trade and traffic across South Africa's major ports. Here are some key insights & implications: ✅ Data-driven decisions – baseline analysis helps policymakers develop a national green shipping strategy. ✅ Green shipping is essential – with 95% of SA’s trade relying on foreign vessels, making sustainable fuels available can unlock new opportunities. ✅ Defossilisation is here – IMO targets are driving demand for green ammonia & green methanol. ✅ Carbon policies will reshape exports – SA’s solar & wind resources offer a chance to diversify exports and build competitive green value chains. ✅ Investment & skills matter – a green shipping strategy, workforce training, and digitalization are key to ensuring SA thrives in a low-carbon future. Get the brief:  https://lnkd.in/e-iYiGrp

⚡Team 🇿🇦 at the #BETD25! The South African delegation engaged with high-level policymakers at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue this week to discuss how to make the global #energytransition a reality. They also engaged with leading technology providers, showcasing the energy solutions that enable a stable and sustainable energy system. Focusing on #renewable power generation, grid transmission and stability, #greenhydrogen and #PtX, the week outlined a concrete path forward, with international cooperations playing a key role. Delegates engaged in the main Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue conference, panels and bilateral discussions, the SET Tech Festival and Awards, the German-African Energy Forum and side events on topics such as women's leadership for green lead markets and #hydrogen pathways. On Thursday, the South African delegation demonstrated leadership in driving and accelerating #decarbonisation at a high-level discussion on South Africa's G20 Presidency and its opportunity and ambition to create a shared vision for the #energytransition in the Global South. The event was hosted by the South African Embassy in Berlin. Siemens Energy demonstrated its electrolyser and switchgear manufacturing facilities in Berlin, showing that key solutions for a renewable energy system are ready to be delivered. Our visit to ENERTRAG in the Uckermark region further demonstrated an integrated energy concept of wind power, #photovoltaics, electrolysers, biogas plants, #batteries and even transmission lines and substations, that then feed into the national grid. Thank you for a wonderful week - we look forward to continuing the enthusiasm and momentum towards a just and sustainable energy system.👏 Thabo Kekana Dr Zwanani Titus Mathe Prof Sampson Mampheli Rebecca Maserumule, Ph.D. Dr. Rethabile Melamu, PhD Rivoningo Mnisi Belvana Abeli Shanon Neumann Shawn Modise Henrik Hartmann Alexander Mahler Maren Schöttler

Team 🇿🇦 at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2025, the German-African Energy Forum and the SET Awards this week! Sharing technologies and policies for #renewables, transmission lines, grid stability and #greenhydrogen and #PtX with international partners. 👏 Today we finish the week with a visit to ENERTRAG. Thabo Kekana Dr Zwanani Titus Mathe Prof Sampson Mampheli Dr. Rethabile Melamu, PhD Rivoningo Mnisi Rebecca Maserumule, Ph.D. Shanon Neumann Belvana Abeli Shawn Modise Henrik Hartmann Alexander Mahler Maren Schöttler