In a recent ZAWYA interview, Jan Haizmann, CEO of ZETA, discussed the pivotal role of regional carbon markets in advancing the GCC’s sustainable fuel ambitions. He emphasized the need for a unified approach, similar to Europe’s Emissions Trading System (ETS), to address the current fragmentation in carbon trading efforts. Haizmann highlighted that creating a regional clean energy market could support green fuel projects, improve carbon pricing, and help the GCC become a leader in sustainable fuels, fostering both regional cooperation and financial growth in the clean energy sector.
In a Khaleej Times article, ZETA Secretary General Jan Haizmann advocates for establishing the GCC as a regional hub for green fuels. He highlights that while new low-carbon fuels like green hydrogen are gaining traction, projects in the region face delays due to high risks and lack of long-term agreements. Haizmann calls for the creation of regional clean energy hubs with effective risk management and green certificate trading, similar to successful models in Europe and the US. He believes this approach will help the GCC leverage its potential as a major green fuel exporter and drive significant investment in clean energy.
On June 20, 2024, the CleanTech Business Club (CBC) and ZETA (Zero Emissions Traders Alliance) announced a strategic partnership during CBC’s 10th anniversary in Munich. This collaboration aims to develop a 'Clean Energy Hub' in the MENA region, enhance market mechanisms, support policymakers, and promote green hydrogen and certificates. By combining ZETA’s market expertise with CBC’s international network, the partnership is set to advance clean energy markets and support the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Jan Haizmann, CEO of ZETA, was quoted in Oil Price’s article by Alan Mammoser, discussing the future of hydrogen trading. Haizmann emphasized that trading sustainable energy is crucial for meeting carbon reduction goals and highlighted the EU's success with the ETS. He expressed confidence that the MENA region, though currently in its early stages, could become a major player in green fuel production and export. Haizmann stressed the need for regional markets for green certificates and sustainable investments to bridge the gap between carbon targets and reality.
At the 20th International Conference on European Energy Markets (EEM24) in Istanbul on June 10, 2024, ZETA's Kutalmış Ersoy presented on 'Hydrogen Exports to the EU and the European Regulatory Environment,' emphasizing the effects of CBAM on Non-EU countries. His talk on the clean energy hub concept and the role of renewable and low-carbon products sparked meaningful discussion and showed a strong regional interest in coordinated strategies. ZETA remains committed to advancing net-zero markets and looks forward to ongoing collaboration with Turkish partners.
On June 6, 2024, ZETA co-hosted a webinar on the 'CBAM Indirect Emissions Impact on the Turkish Renewable Energy Market'. The event attracted 166 participants from 14 countries. Discussions covered CBAM indirect emissions calculation, PPA definitions, and challenges for exporting countries, highlighting the relevance of renewable energy certificates and the benefits of standardized CBAM-compliant PPAs for Türkiye's market. The discussions were led by Kutalmis Ersoy and Jan Haizmann.
The Clean Energy Business Council's event on May 28th, 2024, featured a panel discussion titled "Carbon Markets: Driving Sustainable Change in MENA." With contributions from Jan Haizmann, the panel explored the pivotal role of carbon markets in accelerating the MENA region's green transition. The panelists discussed the opportunities and challenges of carbon trading, emphasizing regional cooperation and learning from global experiences to develop effective carbon markets in the GCC.
ZETA Secretary General Jan Haizmann has written a personal letter where he shares his experiences and impressions of the GCC. In his letter, he discusses the significant progress and potential being made in building regional markets for low-carbon and carbon-free commodities. He expresses optimism about the ongoing developments and emphasizes our commitment to supporting these initiatives.
Dr. Jan Haizmann, CEO of ZETA, is developing transparent clean energy markets in the MENA region with a Clean Energy Hub in Dubai. ZETA aims to create standardized contracts and frameworks for low-carbon energy trading. By forming partnerships and workshops, they seek to make the region a global leader in zero-emission trading.
In this week's interview, the EAH team speaks with Jan Haizmann, co-founder of the Zero Emissions Traders Alliance (ZETA). He shares insights into how ZETA aims to expand European market tools and structures to the MENA region, enabling global trade of net-zero energy carriers like hydrogen. Haizmann also discusses ZETA's mission to help regional traders and investors manage risks while stimulating sustainable investment.
ZETA CEO, Jan Haizmann led a masterclass at World Hydrogen MENA Conference on the implications of CBAM and moderated a panel session about Regulation and Standards for International Trade of Green Hydrogen
ZETA's participation at the Dii Partner Meeting in Saudi Arabia: Insights on clean energy hubs and transparent price discovery for sustainable investment, as discussed by Jan Haizmann of ZETA and Taimoor Zaman of NEOM.
ZETA Global invites you to the second ZETA Roundtable on November 27 at W Dubai - The Palm, coinciding with the 13th Dii Desert Energy Leadership Summit. This event will focus on establishing a GCC Clean Energy Hub, discussing market-driven solutions for net zero emissions and featuring key speakers from the energy sector.
ZETA Global successfully introduced its initiative at the IREC ISTANBUL Meeting, engaging in key discussions about the upcoming climate law and carbon trading in Turkey. A working group, led by Kutalmış Ersoy, was established to integrate energy traders' input into Turkey's future carbon trading framework.
