Live from WHNA: Holding H2 accountable: Climate integrity and the future of blue H2

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.

Live from WHNA: Engineering the energy transition: H2, digital twins and decarbonization with AVEVA

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.

Live from WHNA: Solid oxide technology and global H2 innovation with Ceres Power

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 WHNA: Scaling green H2: Quest One’s vision for a modular future

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.