Energy Cork's next Online Lunchtime Briefing- exploring the potential for a Green Hydrogen cluster in Cork Harbour based on renewable electricity from floating offshore wind - will take place on Thursday 26th November via the Zoom online platform. The Briefing will begin at 1pm and conclude at 1.45pm.

This exciting briefing will hear from three different speakers representing different organisations with particular interests in the potential for the production, transportation, and use of Green Hydrogen - hydrogen produced from renewable energy - in Ireland and, in particular, in Cork Harbour.

Simply Blue Energy, Gas Networks Ireland, and Bord Gáis Energy will be providing their insights on the topic.

The Lunchtime Briefing will be moderated by Michelle O'Sullivan - Energy Cork Chair and will be addressed by:

Val Cummins – Simply Blue Energy

Val Cummins is a member of the executive leadership team in Simply Blue Energy. She is responsible for the Emerald floating wind, and the Western Star floating wind and wave project teams; as well as operational planning in support of the overall Simply Blue Group. She has a distinguished track record in the development of marine renewables during her tenure in University College Cork. Val is an Eisenhower Fellow, and has participated in Women in Leadership executive training at Harvard University.

Donal Kissane – Gas Networks Ireland

Donal Kissane is a Chartered Engineer and MBA with over 20 years experience in the energy sector both in Ireland and internationally. Donal worked for over ten years internationally in the energy sector with General Electric. On returning to Ireland he has worked with many of the large energy companies in Ireland and is currently working with Gas Networks Ireland. He is a former chair of Energy Cork and has also chaired the Energy and Climate Action Division of Engineers Ireland.

Declan Lynch – Bord Gáis Energy

Declan has been working in Bord Gáis Energy (BGE) for over 20 years, initially involved with building out and operating a fleet of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plants across Ireland before transitioning into the team leading the development, construction and operation of the 450 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Whitegate Power Station. Declan currently leads asset management services for the power station and is also heavily involved in business development, seeking out new power generation opportunities for BGE. Prior to working with BGE, Declan spent 10 years as a marine engineer working in the merchant navy.

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Energy Cork Online Briefings are free events and open to both members and non-members of Energy Cork. Registration is essential. Simply register via the link on the right.

Details of how to connect to the Online Lunchtime Meeting (using Zoom) will be circulated by email to registered attendees on the morning of the event.

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