Under the High Patronage of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

National Workshop

Energetic transition

Hydrogen, Water Desalination

May 08, 2024

1. Context

Under the High Patronage of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the National Workshop on Energy Transition: Hydrogen and Water Desalination is an essential initiative to promote efforts on a national scale in Algeria in the field of energy transition. With a focus on hydrogen as an energy carrier and water desalination as a response to water challenges, this event brings together experts, decision-makers and industrial stakeholders to discuss progress made and specific best practices in the Algerian context. The objective is to promote innovation and collaboration between the public and private sectors in order to strengthen Algeria's position in the energy transition and sustainable management of water resources. This workshop aims to highlight national initiatives, identify development opportunities and catalyze action for a safer and more resilient energy and water future in Algeria. In this context, Kasdi Merbah Ouargla University plays a leading role by providing two new professional training courses focused on water desalination and green hydrogen.
2. Objectives

Raise awareness among national and key stakeholders of the issues, potential, challenges and opportunities of the energy transition in the field of water desalination, with particular emphasis on green hydrogen and arid and rural areas.
Promote university-sector exchanges (public, private and academic) by identifying opportunities for the development of concrete projects in Algeria (training and research projects according to the establishment project).
Exhibition of the constraints encountered during the operation of water desalination techniques and Identification of new technologies in the green hydrogen logistics chain (Production, storage, transport and valorization).
Encourage the development of innovative projects and strategic partnerships, while highlighting the skills of Kasdi Merbah Ouargla University.
Explore the opportunities offered to startups in the field of hydrogen and water desalination.

Target audience: Researchers, students, industrialists, local and national community leaders, general public

3. Date and place:

May 8, 2024.
Rectorate headquarters, Kasdi Merbah Ouargla University, Algeria

4. Partnership

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of the Environment, Sonatrach, Sonelgaz Renewable Energy, Cal gaz, Zergoun Green Energy, National Water and Sanitation Agency, Agire (integrated water resources management agency), GAS Research Institute, CDER, Ministry of the Economy and Knowledge, Start-ups and Micro-Enterprises, Sarl ALFORAT. The National Agency for Hydraulic Resources (ANRH)

Exhibition Stand:

Laboratories of the University of Ouargla.
The economic sector.
Science clubs.

Guests:

Director of the Water Resources Department (D.R.E.)
Directors of Algerian Waters (A.D.E) ‘Ouargla, Touggourt, El Oued, El Mghair’
Director of the Saharan Water Basins Agency (A.B.H.S)
Director of the Algerian Energy Company (A.E.C)
Director of the National Sanitation Office (O.N.A)
Director of the BENAMOR desalination station.
Director of the Research and Development Center (C.R.D)-SONATRACH-
Director of the HAOUD BERKAOUI desalination station
Director of the company Zergoun Green Energy.

5. Organization team:
5.1. Honorary president :

Mohammed Tahar HALILAT (Rector of Kasdi Merbah Ouargla University)

5.2. Workshop President:

Noureddine SETTOU

5.3. Steering Committee :
· President of the organizing committee:
Ø Pr. Mohamed Redouane KAFI, (Vice-rector of Third Cycle Higher Education, University Accreditation, Scientific Research and Post-Graduation Higher Education)
· Co-President of the organizing committee:
Ø Pr. Abdelfatah ABIMOULOUD, Vice-Rector in charge of Higher Education, First and Second Cycles, Continuing Education and Diplomas and Higher Graduation Training.
Ø Pr. Mohamed el Mehdi KADRI, Vice-Rector in charge of External Relations, Cooperation, Animation, Communication and Scientific Events.
Ø Pr. Amar MESSAITFA, Vice-Rector in charge of Development, Foresight and Orientation.
Ø Pr. Ahmed Ramzi SIAGH, Professor and Expert in Entrepreneurship.
· Members: Pr. Soulef BENABDESSELAM, Pr. Fethi ACHI, Dr. Abdessami HADJADJ, Dr. Ridha CHERRAYE, Dr. AkramZine Eddine BOUKHAMLA.
Dr. Yasmina MOKHBI, Dr. Oussama BACHA, Yamina GHERAIRI, Dr. Chouaib