PtX.Add-on Modules
The Renewable Power-to-X Add-On Modules provide an in-depth immersion into different application industries and issues regarding Power-to-X (PtX). Currently, our modules cover the topics: Aviation • Shipping • Power-to-Chemicals • Certification of PtX products • PtX project finance • PtX CBAM • Safety • Green steel • Green ammonia and e-fertiliser • H2-diplo Academy
Sustainability
This training provides in-depth knowledge of the content of the PtX.Sustainability Scoping Paper. Learners will understand the importance of sustainability criteria being considered on different levels, such as the production process, project planning and policies on country level. Along with four dimensions Environmental, Economic, Social, and Governance (EESG) and 16 thematic clusters, learners get to know a systematic approach to the topic of sustainable PtX.
Aviation
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is the current strongest tool to defossilise the aviation sector and decrease emissions. The training presents this potential in a broader context, taking into account not only the production chain (feedstock availability and chemical processes) but also policy instruments, certification and practical plant construction issues. A particular focus on e-SAF is given. The link to overall sustainability concerns is established, with the goal to reflect on each country’s development potential with regard to SAF production.
Shipping
The shipping industry is aiming at net zero by 2050. Participants of this training will understand the current debates around sustainable shipping fuel technologies as well as challenges and opportunities of international policies for the domestic industry.
Power-to-Chemicals
Aiming at spreading the knowledge about renewable Power-to-X and its potential for the chemical industry, this training explores the potential applications for the chemical sector.
Certification of PtX products
Certification, standards, guidelines – certifying a product, a supply chain or industrial plants? In this add-on module training, we dive deeper for clarity on PtX related certifications. We start with the basics by differentiating between certification of industry/technical vs. sustainability aspects as well as certification as a legal requirement vs. voluntary certification. Participants will also learn about the EU certification set-up and receive an overview of global developments as well concrete examples of how certification works.
PtX project finance
This training module provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of project finance and how to set it up for PtX projects. In its interdisciplinary approach, the training covers financial fundamentals, contractual requirements and the various financial and support instruments available, as well as the concept of blended finance. Key stakeholders like the investment industry, development finance institutions and involved ministries can get prepared to understand the unique risk structure of PtX project finance in this training.
PtX Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
This module covers the what, who, when and how of the European Union’s CBAM. Participants will learn how CBAM can be used to combat climate change through concrete policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and understand how it will shape future trade relations between the EU and its partners, with a particular focus on hydrogen and other PtX products.
Safety
The safety training outlines the risks and hazards associated with key substances such as hydrogen, oxygen, ammonia, and methanol, while highlighting their specific properties and how these can lead to hazardous situations. At the end of the training participants will have a sound understanding of the risks and safety requirements for handling PtX substances. They will be equipped with the knowledge to implement essential safety measures and follow established protocols to minimise risks and ensure a safe operating environment.
Green steel
This training offers insights into the production of climate-neutral steel. Participants will gain the knowledge and expertise to understand the drivers behind the steel industry and will be given guidance on how to develop defossilisation strategies that include steelmaking.
Green ammonia and e-fertiliser
The training provides an understanding of the potential of Power-to-X for fertiliser production. Participants will develop an understanding of (mineral) fertilisers and their critical role in global food systems, focusing on the potential of green ammonia and e-fertiliser production, economics, global trade and policy frameworks driving the sector.
H2-diplo Academy
The H2-diplo Academy training informs about basics of Green Hydrogen and the use of renewable PtX-technologies, latest market developments and the geopolitical aspects of the global energy transition and the international hydrogen economy. The training is designed to capacitate non-expert target groups (e.g. decision makers, diplomats) to enter dialogues with partners about key topics and enable a well-informed exchange on the opportunities and challenges of these technologies for the global energy transition.
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Thomas Elmar Schuppe
My main projects are the development of Renewable PtX trainings and to organise comprehensive Train-of-Trainer courses. I am convinced that Renewable PtX ought to be the missing building block to effectively decarbonise and defossilise respectively, entire economies at scale.
Focus
I focus on finding the appropriate formats and topics to improve our adult learning formats on Renewable PtX continuously and scaling up the number of our international multiplicators in our partner countries.
Mission
Aquiring specific knowledge is key for a broad and global transition in the partner countries of the international coorperation. The PtX.Academy provides the suitable and up-to-date formats for effective Human-Capacity-Development with our partners.
