In the context of decarbonisation, hydrogen is seen as an important energy carrier as an alternative to fossil fuels. The Port Authority wants to embark on the transition in which it will become the largest transit port of hydrogen. Randolf shows why this is important for the port and which systems will be developed to achieve this. How the transition will be made from hydrogen import to export, what production will look like, what infrastructure is involved and where hydrogen will be used. Randolf participated in COP28, where he contributed to the discussion on the development of a hydrogen infrastructure.

About the speaker.
Randolf Weterings
Program Manager Electrification and Hydrogen, Port of Rotterdam

The port of Rotterdam is Europe's largest sea port and facilitates a world class industry cluster. Randolf Weterings is responsible for leading the New Energy System program, the second pillar of the ports' Energy Transition Strategy and consist of Renewables, electrification and hydrogen. The hydrogen portfolio at the port of Rotterdam Authority covers the complete hydrogen value chain, including projects related to import/export, production, infrastructure and usage in industry and heavy mobility. Randolf has an extensive background in the energy sector and in the field of hydrogen. Before the Port of Rotterdam he worked for the companies Eneco, Applus RTD and Siemens were he fulfilled several (international) positions. Randolf received a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the Rotterdam University school of applied science and a Master Management of Technology from the Delft University of Technology.

The drinks will start at 18:00 and the meal will follow punctually at 19:00, after which the lecture can start at 20:00.

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