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Accelerating green hydrogen in emerging markets : an interview with Sebastian Surie and Willem Frens
In this exclusive interview , Hydrogen Tech World speaks with Sebastian Surie , Head of Green Hydrogen at Climate Fund Managers ( CFM ), and Willem Frens , Technical Advisor and Project Developer on hydrogen derivatives . Together , they provide insights into the opportunities and challenges of green hydrogen development in emerging markets , the role of blended finance , and how strategic partnerships can drive the energy transition .
By Matjaž Matošec
Background and vision for green hydrogen Can you start by telling us about your background and how you got involved with Climate Fund Managers ? Sebastian Surie : I am Head of Green Hydrogen at Climate Fund Managers ( CFM ), a climate-focused blended-finance investment manager operating across Africa , Asia , and Latin America . My
Sebastian Surie , Head of Green Hydrogen at Climate Fund Managers background is in private equity and project finance , and I have been with CFM since its establishment in 2015 . I have lived and worked in Africa for many years , with my career centred around investments in infrastructure , particularly in renewable energy , water , and now green hydrogen .
CFM was founded as a joint initiative between the Dutch
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