The first ZETA (Zero Emissions Traders Alliance) Roundtable on "Clean Energy Hub Abu Dhabi: a framework for low carbon commodities trading in the Gulf" took place at New York University, Abu Dhabi, on 13 September 2023. This significant event aimed to raise awareness among key stakeholders in the UAE about the influential role of market tools in advancing industry decarbonization.
The roundtable laid a strong foundation for future discussions that will continue to evolve in the months ahead. Centered around crucial subjects such as certification and standardization, the primary objective was to equip the UAE with essential market concepts. These dialogues are poised to act as a catalyst, providing valuable guidance for the nation's zero-carbon investments and facilitating the substantial production of green commodities that transcend international markets.
Agenda
Emerging low carbon/net zero energy trading
Paul Van Son, Chairman, ZETA and President, Dii Desert Energy
The ZETA Initiative - bundling traders and off takers interests with a footprint in MENA
Cornelius Matthes, CEO Dii Desert Energy
About the need for a Trading hub for future commodities
Taimoor Zaman, Head of Commodities Trading, NEOM/Enowa
Energy storage systems as investable assets
Frank Wouters, SVP, Reliance and Chairman MENA Hydrogen Alliance
The ZETA concept of a "Clean Energy Hub"
Dr Jan Haizmann, Secretary General, ZETA
Moderator - Dr Marat Terterov, Principal Representative of the Brussels Energy Club
Roundtable presentations
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