Prospects of hydrogen energy discussed at OSCE seminar in Turkmenistan

The introduction of advanced technologies and innovative solutions for the development of hydrogen energy and the implementation of energy-efficient approaches were discussed at an online seminar organized by the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat on 28 and 29 April 2022. This event is a continuation of a series of events, the first of which was an introductory session held on 28 February 2022. 

The representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Finance and Economics, State Concerns “Turkmengas” and “Turkmenoil”, State Corporation “Turkmengeology” as well as higher educational institutions, attended the event. 

Two international experts facilitated the event and presented a comprehensive overview of technologies and innovations related to the use of hydrogen as a renewable energy resource. The experts elaborated on hydrogen energy development in various industries, technical and economic aspects of hydrogen energy and efficiency of hydrogen life cycle as a regulation of energy consumption. They also highlighted the impact of hydrogen energy on economy and prospects for export of hydrogen energy from Central Asia.

“Hydrogen energy development continues to be an important research, development, and demonstration pathway for major economies around the world,” said Ivana Markovic-Boskovic, Economic and Environmental Officer of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat.

“This forthcoming new trend promotes high energy efficiency, environmental and social benefits, and potentially leads to economic competitiveness.  At the same time, the use of hydrogen is promising new ways to expand the range of renewable energy in the world energy consumption and has the potential to sustainably meet the growing global energy needs,” added Markovic-Boskovic.