Australian Embassy Talks in Berlin Focus on Global Hydrogen Cooperation
Energy dialogue highlights partnerships for emerging low-carbon markets
April 21st, 2026
An international energy dialogue in Berlin brought together policymakers, industry representatives, and researchers to discuss the development of a global low-carbon hydrogen market. The event, hosted by Australian Ambassador Natasha Smith, formed part of the Ambassador’s Energy Talks and focused on cooperation across continents in building future energy supply chains.
Organised in partnership with the BDEW Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft and the World Energy Council, the discussion was held under the theme “Bridging Continents with Hydrogen: Opportunities, Strategies and Realities.” Participants included representatives from countries expected to drive demand for clean hydrogen, such as Germany, the Republic of Korea and Japan, alongside potential exporting countries including Indonesia and Australia. Contributions from technology developers, including Hysata and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, addressed innovation and implementation challenges.
Keynote remarks were delivered by Kerstin Andreae, Chairwoman of the BDEW Executive Board, and Hanna Schumacher from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. The panel discussion also featured ambassadors including Sang-Beom Lim (Republic of Korea), Mitsuko Shino (Japan), and Abdul Kadir Jailani (Indonesia), alongside industry representatives. The discussions highlighted the shared view that international coordination will be necessary to establish supply chains, with cooperation seen as a prerequisite for scaling a functioning hydrogen market.
The Berlin dialogue focused on the diplomatic and economic dimensions of the emerging hydrogen sector, where market development depends on cross-border partnerships between producers, consumers, and technology providers. The discussions reflected a growing emphasis on multilateral cooperation as countries explore pathways toward low-carbon energy systems.
