Cluster of Excellence Integrated Energy Systems
Cluster of Excellence Integrated Energy Systems

Hydrogen Cooperation (MENA Region)

The countries of the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa) are among the most promising locations to produce clean hydrogen worldwide, thanks to their abundant resources of low-cost gas and their high potential for wind and solar energy. The production capacities for hydrogen and its derivatives could very soon experience a major boom in the MENA region, making it a key region for cooperation in the energy transition with Germany and Europe. This development requires intensive cooperation between the two regions in terms of know-how exchange, local value creation and the further development of technology solutions along the entire hydrogen value chain.

 

 

Our Services:

 

  • Analysis of the hydrogen economy and its regulatory developments in countries in the MENA region and beyond.
  • Writing of strategic-economic publications on hydrogen applications and markets.
  • Analysis of socio-economic factors in potential partner countries for hydrogen cooperation.  

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Our Experts

 

Dr. Jan Frederik Braun is Head of Hydrogen Cooperation (MENA region) at Fraunhofer CINES. As a researcher, he is involved in various CINES projects with stakeholders from industry and politics, which aim to accelerate the rapid and international market deployment of hydrogen technologies along the value chain.

Dr. Braun analyses strategic and regulatory developments in Europe and the MENA region, including hydrogen policies, technological opportunities, regulatory challenges, and business cases. In this capacity, he contributes to our efforts in developing cooperation opportunities in international networks and initiatives regarding clean hydrogen. You can find more about his expertise in the downloads below.  

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