Podcasts

In this episode, Jim Watkins sits down with Jan Frederik Braun, Senior Expert for H₂ Technologies at the Fraunhofer Institute, to discuss the intersection of H₂, renewable energy and the geopolitics of energy transition. They explore the growing importance of H₂ technologies in the MENA region and Europe, the role of solar energy, and the profound impact of subsidies—both for fossil fuels and renewables. The conversation dives into how market distortions created by fossil fuel subsidies complicate the transition to greener alternatives and the challenges governments face in balancing social contracts with sustainability goals. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion on how energy policies, subsidies and international collaboration are shaping the future of global energy systems.

In this episode, H₂Tech spoke with Ad van Wijk, Professor Future Energy Systems, Delft University of Technology, about his journey in renewable energy, from founding a major company in the 1980s to influencing Europe’s H₂ strategy. He discusses the importance of H₂ in the global energy transition, explaining how it can address energy storage and transportation challenges more efficiently than electricity. van Wijk also highlights the potential of regions like the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Europe in pioneering H₂ as a key energy carrier, and how his work helped shape the EU's H₂ strategy.

In this episode, we delve into the evolving role of green H₂ in the energy transition, featuring an insightful conversation with Dr. Sami Pelkonen, EVP of Green Hydrogen Renewable Fuels & Power to X at Andritz Environment and Energy. Sami shares how Andritz, a global leader in pulp, paper, hydropower, and metals, is integrating H₂ across its diverse business lines, from green steel production to biorefineries. With H₂ conferences booming across Europe, Sami discusses the opportunities and challenges of scaling this vital energy source, and how collaboration at events like DII is key to making green H₂ a viable solution for the future. Don’t miss this deep dive into the H₂ economy and Andritz’s pivotal role in shaping its growth.

In this video, Jim Watkins joins Simon Roth, Director of Management Consulting for Infrastructure and Utilities at ILF Consulting Engineers, at the 14th edition of the DII Desert Energy Leadership Summit in Vienna, Austria. They discuss ILF's newly released report, Low Emission Molecules: Insights into an Emerging Sector, which examines the entire hydrogen value chain. Simon explains how the report highlights key sectors involved in hydrogen production, transportation, and offtake, with a focus on the European market.

In this episode, Jim Watkins reports live from the 14th DII Desert Energy Leadership Summit in Vienna, where key players in the hydrogen and energy transition sectors come together to share insights. Special guest Chiara Aruffo, Director of Research at DII Desert Energy, discusses her fascinating journey from the oil and gas industry to leading research on energy transition topics, including liquid hydrogen and energy storage.

In this episode, we explore the critical role of turbomachinery in the large-scale liquefaction of H₂, essential for meeting the surging demand in H₂ infrastructure. With current capacities needing to expand from 30 tons per day (tpd) to 200 tpd, we discuss the advancements in Atlas Copco's turbomachinery technology, which builds on decades of experience in cryogenic applications. Daniel Patrick, Hydrogen Market Segment Manager for Atlas Copco Turbomachinery, joins us to delve into the challenges and advantages of scaling liquefiers, the distinctions between gaseous and liquid H₂, and the technology's maturity level.

In this episode, Ben Leonard, Hydrogen Commercial Manager for Chevron New Energies, discusses the recently announced solar-to-H₂ project in Lost Hills, California. Accelera by Cummins will supply a 5-MW electrolyzer system, producing 2.2 tpd of H₂ through electrolysis, primarily for the transportation market. The project utilizes existing infrastructure, including solar power and non-potable produced water, minimizing impacts on potable water resources.

In this episode, we spoke to Burkhardt Compression about compressor solutions and services, Leistritz about multi-phase compressors and Atlas Copco about their CPC pumps.

In this episode, we sit down with Aerzen, Burckhardt Compression and Ebara Elliott Energy to discuss oil-free and oil-flooded compressors, piston reciprocating compressors, non-contact sealing mechanisms that enable a gas to seal itself, transporting carbon dioxide (CO₂) and H₂, and much more.