Christian Polanco MSc MEng

Green Hydrogen Process Engineer at RWE Technology International

Christian Polanco MSc MEng is a Senior Process Engineer with 13 years of experience dedicated to mitigating climate change by leveraging hydrogen technology for decarbonization and energy security.

Throughout his career, Christian has specialized in power plant design, construction, and commissioning, transitioning recently into the realm of green hydrogen production through electrolysis.

His educational background includes a Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Technology from the University of Twente, a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, and a Diploma of Education in Educational/Instructional Technology from Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral.

Christian's professional journey has seen him contribute to various organizations such as RWE, Facultad de Ingeniería en Mecánica y Ciencias de la Producción, DVSANTOS, Universidad Central del Ecuador, and INTERAGUA, taking on roles like Engineering Manager, University Lecturer, Senior Process Engineer, and more.

His expertise lies in advocating for the utilization of green hydrogen to curtail greenhouse gas emissions and propel the global transition towards a low-carbon economy, with a long-term goal of reducing cumulative emissions by 6% by 2050 in a Net Zero Scenario as per IEA projections.