Empowering Pakistan's Green Hydrogen Future: Sustainable Practices and Export Opportunities
Key Ideas
  • Renewables First hosted a webinar in Pakistan focusing on the role of sustainability in the green hydrogen economy, emphasizing the need for decarbonization in hard-to-decarbonize sectors.
  • Experts projected that by 2050, Pakistan could competitively produce green hydrogen, offering significant export opportunities to Asian markets at a cost of $0.6-$1.6 per kilogramme.
  • Speakers highlighted the potential of green hydrogen to alleviate water scarcity through seawater desalination while emphasizing the importance of transparent legal frameworks and socio-economic benefits.
  • The event discussed the integration of ESG considerations in decarbonization efforts, with plans by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan to implement ESG regulations to promote sustainable business practices.
Renewables First, a Pakistani think tank, organized a webinar titled 'Incorporating Sustainability in Green Hydrogen Advancements' in Karachi to discuss the pivotal role of sustainability in Pakistan's emerging green hydrogen economy. The event emphasized the necessity of sustainable practices in green hydrogen production to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, especially in hard-to-decarbonize sectors like ammonia production and steel manufacturing. Speakers highlighted green hydrogen as a key technology in transitioning towards a low-carbon economy. Afaf Ali projected that Pakistan could produce green hydrogen competitively by 2050, offering export opportunities to Asian markets and addressing water scarcity through seawater desalination. The importance of transparent legal frameworks and socio-economic benefits in green hydrogen initiatives was stressed. Additionally, the webinar addressed the distinctions between green and sustainable hydrogen, emphasizing resource efficiency and balanced land use for socio-economic benefits. Integration of ESG considerations in decarbonization efforts was discussed by Syed Ahson Ali Shah, emphasizing the upcoming ESG regulations by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan. Dr. Muhammad Ali Kemal highlighted green hydrogen initiatives' significance in advancing Pakistan's sustainable economic development alongside carbon market development. The event concluded with a Q&A session focusing on aligning Pakistan's hydrogen initiatives with global sustainability standards while addressing local challenges like energy poverty and social inequality.
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