Podcasts

In this episode, H₂Tech sat down with Chris Brennan, co-founder of EH Group, at the Hyvolution Conference in Paris. Brennan shares insights into the company's journey, their breakthrough H₂ stack technology, and how they are making significant strides towards cost-effective, efficient fuel cell solutions. Learn how EH Group is targeting industries like marine, data centers and microgrids, and why their unique manufacturing process is setting them apart. Tune in for a deep dive into the future of H₂ and what’s next for EH Group in the race to green energy innovation.

Continuing with Gulf Energy Information's Women in Leadership series, we welcome Carol Lloyd, Vice President, Planning and Stewardship, ExxonMobil. In this episode, Ms. Lloyd discusses various aspects of her respected career, including mentorship, building a professional network, increasing credibility and influence within an organization, and other aspects of being a leader in the energy industry.

In this episode, H₂Tech sat down with Michael Huss, Business Development Manager for Hydrogen, Cryostar at Hyvolution in Paris, France. The conversation covered Cryostar's cryogenic pumps for liquid H₂, H₂ mobility and green/pink H₂ in Europe.

While existing regulations require that materials, components and systems must be safe for their intended use, framework regulations typically do not define how that can be proved. To address this dichotomy, there are many influencing factors that must be respected when determining a reasonable test procedure to prove safety. This episode dives into these factors.

In this episode, adapted from the Gulf Energy Information webcast, the editors of World Oil, Petroleum Economist, Pipeline & Gas Journal, Hydrogen Economist and Hydrocarbon Processing discuss how Trump's incoming administration will shape global energy markets and the effects of future policy and regulations. Key topics include regulatory changes, adjustments in subsidies and taxes, and potential impacts on the oil, gas and renewable energy sectors worldwide.

In this episode, we welcome Pedram Fanailoo, Director for the Low Carbon Segment - North America at DNV, to discuss the future of H₂ in the energy transition. Pedram shares insights about DNV's role in supporting companies with sustainable H₂ solutions and how their expertise in risk management ensures the development of high-quality projects.

We explore the evolving green and blue H₂ sectors, strategies for de-risking projects, and securing funding amidst changing regulations. Pedram also breaks down the impact of the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on H₂ investments and anticipates potential shifts in federal support under a Trump administration. Don't miss this in-depth conversation on the key factors shaping the H₂ industry and what stakeholders can do to prepare for the road ahead.

In this episode, Gaby Rodríguez-Calero, co-founder and CEO of Ecolectro, discussed how the company is revolutionizing green H₂ production to make it affordable and scalable. She explains the significance of Ecolectro's AEM electrolyzer technology and the shift from expensive iridium to cost-effective nickel, a breakthrough protected by 23 patents.

Gaby highlighted the impact of reducing H₂ production costs to $2.50/kg and its potential to accelerate global adoption in key industries like transportation, energy storage and heating. She also shares insights on overcoming technical challenges, scaling production to meet demand, and the role of Ecolectro’s recent Series A funding led by Toyota Ventures in driving innovation.

H₂Tech sat down with Mario Tommaselli, Senior Vice President of Gas and Low Carbon Energies at Technip Energies. Mario discussed Technip's gas and low-carbon business line, which includes blue H₂, its offshore business that is related to LNG and much more.

While other industries are undergoing digital transformations, the H₂ ecosystem is a greenfield that can begin operations with transformative technologies in place. These technologies empower people, optimize processes and automate systems to enhance business performance across the enterprise.

ECL is redefining data center design by leveraging H₂ as a primary power source, moving away from reliance on traditional grid electricity often derived from fossil fuels. This innovative approach focuses on sustainability, efficiency and flexibility, aiming to reduce carbon footprints and dependency on energy grids.

Led by founder and CEO Yuval Bachar, ECL has successfully launched a 1-MW H₂-powered data center in Mountain View, showcasing its modular, off-grid designs that enable faster deployment and scalability. H₂Tech sat down with Yuval to discuss ECL's work to expand its capacity and pave the way for more environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions in the data center industry.