Hybrid Gas Turbines
02:00 - 04:00 PM on 19 September 2024
Room One, Grand Ballroom, Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre
Presented by
Erik Zindel
VP Hydrogen & DeCarbon, Siemens Energy
Erik Zindel
VP Hydrogen & DeCarbon, Siemens Energy
Erik Zindel from Siemens Energy is VP for Hydrogen & Decarbonization Strategy. In this role he is responsible for hydrogen activities within the “Gas Service” Business Area of Siemens Energy, leading the initiative for use of hydrogen and green fuels in gas turbines and supporting Business Development and Sales around the hydrogen value chain. Together with representatives from the other Business Areas, he participates in the definition and execution of the P2X and Carbon Circularity strategy of Siemens Energy. He is also project lead for the H2 Academy, developing and fielding a a comprehensive training curriculum on hydrogen for the company.
Erik Zindel has been working for Siemens Energy during the last 31 years in Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, South Korea and Mexico in a large variety of positions for both large fossil-fired and renewable power plants as well as for industrial power plant applications. Erik Zindel grew up in Zaragoza/Spain and has a Master´s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Darmstadt/Germany
Topics to be presented
- The need for residual load and decarbonization of gas turbines
- Overview about the different possibilities to decarbonize gas turbines
- Combustion of hydrogen in gas turbines
- Retrofit of gas turbines to run on hydrogen
- The use of hydrogen derivatives and biofuels in gas turbines
This session aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how the energy sector can navigate the complexities of sustainability and make informed decisions to foster a greener future.