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competitive compared to traditional hydrogen. The conventional synthesis of chemicals from fossil fuel raw
synergy between the two sectors, that of waste materials. Plants to produce circular hydrogen could be
management and disposal and that of the chemical located in traditional energy-intensive industrial sites,
industry, is translated into a very promising technology. such as refineries, where they can contribute to their
This technology fits the principles of the circular decarbonization, or close to waste sorting plants where
economy and allows its users to achieve a high overall they would optimize logistical processes and reducing
reduction of the environmental impact, when compared carbon footprint also in transport.
to the traditional approach of waste incineration and

Alberto Litta Modigliani

Nuclear engineer by education, Alberto is a senior Technology and Design at Engie’s BU Hydrogen in
executive, with 25 years of international experience in Paris. Since July 2021 he has been appointed VP
the energy sector. Hydrogen at NextChem, Maire Tecnimont’s company
Passionate about the challenges of the energy for Green Chemistry and Energy Transition.
transformation, Alberto has spent 4 years as Head of

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