Officials at the launch of the ‘H2 sustainable energy solutions: A Research and Policy Group'.
Doha: Qatar University’s (QU) College of Engineering and College of Business and Economics have launched ‘H2 sustainable energy solutions: A Research and Policy Group’.
The group aims to equip the country and the research community with cutting-edge technology and energy policies to support Qatar in unlocking its potential and develop a critical component of a long-term strategy to securing continuing prosperity for decades.
The initiative aims to contribute to consolidating the country’s leadership position as a responsible, regional, and global energy provider.
The group’s establishment is a natural extension of previous and ongoing projects encompassing hydrogen supply chain management, clean energy production, carbon management, energy policy, and sustainability. The group consists of experts in engineering, economics, and energy policy, who strive to develop strategic, technological, and realistic solutions for H2 transition and transformation within Qatar’s natural gas infrastructure.
Selected ongoing projects by the group members include Carbon capture, storage, utilization and transportation, multi-sector h2 supply chain mapping for decarbonisation, energy policy, sustainable development, hydrogen production technologies, liquefaction, and transportation, hydrogen combustion technologies, repurposing of existing natural gas infrastructure to include H2 in the mix.
Dean of the College of Engineering Dr. Khalid Kamal Naji, said, “The College of Engineering aims to prepare globally competent and socially responsible graduates by providing high-quality education. The college, through its quality programmes and partnerships, fosters research and scholarly endeavours that advance knowledge and contribute to the welfare of the country. We are proud of initiating the H2 research group with the College of Business and Economics.”
He added, “Hydrogen is an energy carrier capable of propelling several countries toward net-zero carbon emissions objectives by 2050. Global energy outlooks scenarios show that green and blue hydrogen will account for around 15-20% of world energy consumption by mid-century. These developments show a pressing need for Qatar to pursue energy transition strategies that meet Qatar’s National Vision 2030 and global commitments.
“Hydrogen being a key player towards Global Energy Transition, it has the potential to enable Qatar to maintain its role as a global leader and provider of clean energy, by expanding its portfolio to include Blue and Green H2 as well as other cleaner energy carriers like ammonia and methanol.”
Dr. Rana Sobh, Dean of the College of Business and Economics (CBE) said the College of Business and Economics aims to provide quality education and knowledge in the fields of business through quality teaching, research, and community service.
“The college is proud of initiating the H2 group jointly with the College of Engineering. We believe the current research group is a testament to the value CBE places on collaboration and teamwork to address strategic problems in Qatari society and the world.”
She added that the work of this group will contribute significantly to supporting Qatar’s domestic development of the hydrogen market and placing the country as a lead player in the growing hydrogen market worldwide in the future. Developing the hydrogen market will also play a key in realising circular economy practices and sustainability in general in Qatar.
