Podcasts

H₂Tech sat down with Shane Harvey, Compressor Technology Manager, Ebara Elliott Energy to discuss the latest advancements in compression technologies for the global H₂ value chain. This episode dives deep into the company's Flex-Op technology, and how it is optimizing compression operations in various industries around the world.

The demand for low-carbon ammonia is projected to triple in the coming decades, driven by its pivotal role in decarbonizing sectors such as agriculture, power generation, and heavy industry. In this episode, Maurits van Tol, Chief Executive of Catalyst Technologies at Johnson Matthey (JM) will discuss blue ammonia’s role in decarbonization, autothermal and gas heated reforming and future projects and innovations JM is working on in the realm of low-carbon technologies.

In this episode of H₂TechTalk, host Tyler Campbell welcomes Ana Dominguez, engineering services supervisor at Swagelok, to discuss the key differences between traditional oil and gas systems and H₂ systems. Ana highlights the specific design considerations necessary for H₂, focusing on the challenges posed by H₂’s small molecular size, system pressures, and temperatures. Ana also touches on the importance of following standards, ensuring leak-tight performance, and how the design should allow for easy maintenance and operational safety.

In this episode of H₂TechTalk, host Tyler Campbell is joined by Lisa Wee, Global Head of Sustainability at AVEVA, to discuss the role of digital solutions, particularly digital twin technology, in advancing sustainable H₂ production and distribution. Lisa shares her insights on AVEVA's work with clients across various sectors to optimize energy transitions and sustainability. She also explores the challenges and opportunities in the H₂ market, the critical role of AI and machine learning, and highlights success stories from their partnerships with companies like thyssenkrupp and Aker Carbon Capture. The discussion emphasizes the importance of digital transformation in the energy sector and its potential to drive profitability and operational efficiency.

Join us for this episode of H₂TechTalk, recorded at the Hydrogen Americas Summit, where we speak with Moataz Eldib from Schaeffler. Eldib details Schaeffler’s expertise in bearings and motion control and how these skills have helped them in the H₂­­ sector. Learn about their innovations in manufacturing bipolar plates for fuel cells and electrolyzers, strategic acquisitions, and commitment to green steel. Eldib also discusses Schaeffler’s approach to scaling H₂ technology to meet market demands and support global decarbonization goals.

H2Tech is joined by Dr. Andreas Lippert, VP and General Manager of Electrolyzers, and Allison Trueblood, General Manager of Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technologies at Accelera. The conversation begins with an introduction to Accelera, explaining its focus on the zero-emissions technology sector and its strategic acquisitions and joint ventures aimed at advancing decarbonization technologies. Allison discusses the development of Accelera’s fuel cell technologies, including the details of their growth and advancements from low-pressure fuel cells to their upcoming fourth generation of higher power cells. She explains how the fuel cells are integrated within broader vehicle systems to enhance efficiency and performance. Andreas describes the technological specifics of electrolyzers, focusing on proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology and its advantages for integrating with renewable energy sources due to its rapid response times and compact size.

In this episode of H₂TechTalk, we sit down with Nora Han, global product group manager at ABB, fresh from the World Hydrogen North America 2024 conference. Nora shares her thoughts on the contrasting H₂ strategies in North America and Europe. She explains ABB’s role in electrifying the H₂ economy and underscores the critical importance of energy efficiency and safety in green H₂ production. We also dive into the challenges and opportunities in scaling up green H₂ solutions and the essential role of industry collaboration.

Tune in for a compilation of interviews and insights from World Hydrogen North America 2024 in Houston, Texas. This episode covers iridium-free catalysts from NanoGap, engineering, procurement and construction services from Samuel Engineering and producing H₂ for less than a penny.

In this latest episode of H₂TechTalk, Jorge Batarce provides an in-depth look at ABB’s involvement in a green H₂ project in Texas. He explains the project’s focus on reducing emissions through ammonia production and its innovative use of salt caverns for H₂ storage. Additionally, Jorge details how ABB is enhancing the project by designing optimal electrical architectures that boost energy efficiency.