Podcasts

In this episode, Dara O’Neill, Global Sales Director for Clean Energy at Mott Corporation, sheds light on the company's unique role in tackling highly specialized filtration challenges across numerous industries. Darryl details Mott’s role in the clean energy transition, especially within the H₂ economy. The company produces porous transport layers (PTLs) for PEM electrolyzers and designs H₂ purification and water filtration systems.

In this live episode from World Hydrogen North America, we’re joined by Nichole Saunders, Director and Senior Attorney of the Energy Transition at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). Nichole delivers a deep dive into the climate realities of blue H₂—unpacking the crucial need for 95%+ carbon capture rates, the often overlooked threat of upstream methane emissions, and the rigorous standards required for carbon storage integrity. She outlines the policy blind spots, the importance of strong regulatory frameworks, and the need for transparent industry practices if blue H₂ is to earn its place in a truly low-carbon future.

In this episode, H₂Tech sat down with Roy Calder, Industry Principal of New Energies at AVEVA, to explore how industrial software is revolutionizing the energy transition. From H₂ in its many colors to sustainable fuels and the circular economy, Roy shares how AVEVA’s engineering and simulation tools are enabling efficiency, collaboration and innovation in emerging energy projects. Roy dives into the power of digital twins, microgrid optimization and the role of simulation in reducing capital expenditures—while touching on exciting developments like white H₂, ammonia-fueled vessels and AVEVA’s work with Topsoe.

In this episode, we sit down with Filip Smeets, Chief Commercial Officer at Ceres Power, to explore the company’s solid oxide technology and its role in the green H₂ revolution. Filip shares his journey from Nel Hydrogen and Hydrogenics to Ceres, diving into the dual capability of their solid oxide platform for both electrolysis and fuel cells.

He highlights how this flexibility, combined with high efficiency and modular scalability, positions Ceres to transform hard-to-abate industries such as steel, ammonia and data centers. We discuss strategic partnerships with Shell and Denso, the importance of leveraging industrial waste heat, and how licensing accelerates global deployment. Filip also addresses the critical role policymakers play in driving infrastructure change and enabling clean energy adoption.

Live from World Hydrogen North America, H₂Tech sat down with Jared O’Brasky, Vice President of North America at Quest One, formerly known as H-TEC Systems. In this episode, Jared provides an insider’s look into Quest One’s strategic role in the H₂ value chain as part of MAN Energy Solutions and the Volkswagen Group.

They explore how Quest One is scaling PEM electrolyzer deployment through a modular H₂ platform, the advantages of localized manufacturing in the U.S. and Europe, and how the company is helping developers and EPCs de-risk large-scale H₂ projects. Jared also discusses industry trends, the evolution of energy use cases in North America, and the importance of real-world operational data from Quest One’s new reference plant in Augsburg, Germany.

H₂Tech sat down with Matt Dixon, Global Technical Lead, Swagelok, to discuss hydrogen (H₂) and oxygen sampling systems. The discussion included the benefits of utilizing H₂ sampling systems, safety precautions during sampling, and the best pathways and technologies to optimize sampling.

In this episode, we sit down with Hany Fouda, Senior Vice President of Process Automation at Schneider Electric, at CERAWeek by S&P Global, to explore how the company is driving innovation in energy management and sustainability. Hany shares insights into Schneider Electric’s decarbonization strategies for heavy industry, the company’s pioneering work in H₂ energy, and how the EcoStruxure platform is revolutionizing production, storage, and distribution in the H₂ value chain. We also discuss the integration of AI and data analytics to boost system efficiency and take a closer look at the newly launched Technology Innovation Center in Houston—an ambitious step toward accelerating the global transition to sustainable energy.

Danielle Ramelli reveals how Watt Fuel Cell is paving the way for a H₂-powered future. As a core participant in the ARCH2 Hydrogen Hub in West Virginia, Watt has successfully tested its microtubular solid oxide fuel cells to operate with up to 20% H₂ blended into natural gas lines—with scalable potential for higher blends. This innovation positions Watt as a critical player in building resilient, low-emissions distributed energy systems for homes, remote sites and beyond.

In this episode, H₂Tech sat down with Michael Kolodner, Global Renewable Energy and U.S. Power Leader at Marsh Energy, to explore how businesses can manage risk in an evolving energy landscape. From H₂ infrastructure to carbon capture, Michael breaks down the unique risks facing the sector and how Marsh supports clients through policy shifts, emerging technologies, and complex supply chains. Whether you're a veteran of the power industry or a tech entrant navigating energy demands, this episode sheds light on the critical role of strategic risk management in enabling innovation and capital flow in the energy transition.

H2Tech continues its global analysis into the global hydrogen value chain. This episode provides a detailed analysis of capital spending, regulations, partnerships and the potential Africa has to boost low-carbon/zero-carbon hydrogen production.