Achieving a net zero emissions energy system by 2050

12 December, 16:30-19:00
Katowice, EU Pavilion, Room Vienna

You are cordially invited to join the debate “Achieving a net zero emissions energy system by 2050”, co-organised with the European Commission under the event series surrounding the EU Strategy for long-term greenhouse gas emissions reductions. The discussion will explore the ways in which natural gas together with other energy carriers and low-carbon technologies (CCS and hydrogen) can help the EU and the world address climate change.

Programme

The panel will be moderated by Megan Richards, Director, DG ENER, European Commission

16:30-16:40

Keynote speech by Marco Alverà, President, GasNaturally, CEO, Snam

16:40-18:10

Panel debate:

• Marco Alverà, President, GasNaturally, CEO, Snam
• Aurelie Beauvais, Policy Director, Solar Power Europe
• Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, Secretary General, Hydrogen Europe
• Dolf Gielen, Director, IRENA
• Mauro Petriccione, Director General, DG CLIMA, European Commission
• Adina-Ioana Vălean, Chair of the European Parliament ENVI Committe

18:10-18:30

Q&A

18:30-19:00

Cocktail reception