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Why the change of strategy in the direction of renewable energy?


Michèle: “Since 2016, ENGIE has repositioned itself to be the world’s leader in the zero-carbon transition. Our strategic shift took place in the context of the increasing need to address the challenge of climate change, and of the impact of environmental risks on human health, economic growth and security.


ENGIE responded early and acted fast. We phased out our coal and hydrocarbon production assets and have been investing in renewables. ENGIE is well positioned to make the difference. We are able to deliver the optimal renewable


"The shipping industry needs to decarbonise maritime trade"


solutions to the right markets, at the right time. They include biogas, green electricity, clean mobility, connected buildings and integrated renewable hydrogen solutions.


ENGIE established a dedicated business unit in 2018 to develop industrial-scale, renewable hydrogen-based solutions. Renewable hydrogen can store and


transport large quantities of energy over a long period of time, thus addressing the challenge of the intermittency of renewables. Renewable hydrogen is the missing link to achieve the full decarbonisation of many sectors such as heavy-duty mobility, energy production and industries.”


In your Paris HQ you have a huge poster about the Energy Observer. Can you tell us about this project?


Michèle: “The world of maritime trade ensures more than 90% of the transport of goods. Maritime transport is responsible for air pollution by emitting NOx and SOx. Given the UN’s maritime industry target to reduce carbon emissions by at least 50% by 2050, the shipping industry needs to decarbonise maritime trade.


ichèle Azalbert is CEO of global energy giant ENGIE’s business unit dedicated to


Energy Observer is a unique demonstrator that proves the viability of a decarbonised, decentralised and digitalised energy production system. It is the first ship in the world capable of producing its hydrogen on board, thanks to the coupling of renewable energies and seawater. Energy Observer also goes around the world to find concrete solutions that prove that a new dynamic of positive growth, reconciling economic growth and the common good, is possible.”


Which solutions can hydrogen bring to the maritime sector?


Michèle: “Hydrogen can indeed be used as a fuel for ships for propulsion and for energy aboard a ship to meet electrical needs. At ENGIE, we are also exploring how renewable hydrogen can decarbonise the entire port ecosystem. For example, renewable hydrogen can be an ideal replacement for burning diesel oil at the port if used through fuel cells to supply power to ships. Renewable hydrogen for mobility also goes beyond the fuel for ships to rail, trucks and logistic vehicles within the port ecosystem. If we expand further, it can be used to decarbonise industries in the port, such as refineries.


ENGIE’s long-term view on hydrogen is to transport renewable hydrogen by sea from locations where there is excess production to locations where the 100% renewable energy target cannot be reached.”


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