Industrial Decarb: Is future electric or molecular for transport system - a Tees Valley case study

Join us for the inaugural Industrial Decarb session on “Is the Future Electric or Molecular for Transport Systems? – A Tees Valley Case Study,” hosted by Professor Dawid Hanak. This event will explore the optimal routes to decarbonising transport and logistics, using Tees Valley as a real-world case study at the heart of the UK’s industrial transition.

Professor Hanak will examine where electrification is the most effective solution (and why), and where “molecular” options, such as hydrogen and other low-carbon fuels, may be better suited due to operational constraints, energy density needs, or infrastructure realities. We’ll cover the whole-system implications of each pathway, including fuel costs, investment requirements, and policy impacts. Join us to understand the trade-offs, the timelines, and the decisions that will shape transport decarbonisation in Tees Valley and beyond.

About the speaker
Professor Hanak is a leading academic in sustainable process engineering and industrial decarbonisation, with expertise spanning low-carbon energy systems, hydrogen and sustainable fuel pathways, and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS). His work combines process engineering, machine learning, financial and environmental modelling, and whole-system optimisation to deliver sustainable and well-balanced solutions. His work supports the transition of industrial regions, such as the Tees Valley, to resilient, low-emissions infrastructure.