H2TechTalk
123 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsH2Tech's bi-weekly podcast brings you face-to-face with the leading experts pioneering the technology fueling the hydrogen revolution. Join us as we explore the innovations and breakthroughs shaping the future of hydrogen energy.
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Inside 8 Rivers' Revolutionary 8RH2 Technology
April 16, 2024 18:37 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode of H2Tech Talk titled "Inside 8 Rivers' Revolutionary 8RH2 Technology," host Tyler Campbell welcomes Damian Beauchamp, president and chief development officer of 8 Rivers. Damian discusses the CERAWeek experience, their 8RH2 system used to produce H2 for ammonia creation and carbon sequestration.
Live at CERAWeek: Insights on the ever-changing hydrogen landscape
April 03, 2024 22:40 - 13 minutes - 9.14 MBLive from CERAWeek 2024, this episode features an interview with Catherine Robinson, Executive Director of Hydrogen and Low-Carbon Gas at S&P Global. Catherine's insights into hydrogen and renewable gas take a look back at the changes in the past year and how we can forecast emerging trends.
Green Hydrogen Breakthrough with Honeywell UOP's Catalyst Coated Membrane
March 19, 2024 20:06 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis episode of H2TechTalk features Kevin Quast from Honeywell UOP, who introduces cutting-edge catalyst coated membrane (CCM) technology, a key driver in advancing green hydrogen production. Kevin explains how this technology enhances electrolyzer efficiency while minimizing the use of precious metals. We also discuss Honeywell's strategy for fostering a hydrogen-based economy and the significant implications for renewable energy and industrial applications.
H2: Earth’s next great energy source?
March 05, 2024 21:52 - 10 minutes - 6.11 MBIn this episode of H2TechTalk, we delve into the potential of hydrogen as a key player in the future of sustainable energy. Drawing from the December 2023 issue of H2Tech, we explore the advancements, challenges, and innovations in hydrogen technology, highlighting its role as a clean, abundant energy source capable of significantly reducing global carbon emissions. Subscribe and share to stay updated with the cutting-edge of hydrogen innovation and sustainable solutions.
Unlocking the Potential of Hydrogen in the Energy Transition Era
February 20, 2024 21:56 - 34 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode, H2Tech spoke with John Oyen, Director of Business Development at ABB Inc. Discover the intricacies of project development, the potential of green and blue hydrogen, and innovative solutions for decarbonization. Whether it's creating sustainable aviation fuel or navigating the complexities of energy transition, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of renewable energy.
Exploring the future of hydrogen, ammonia and decarbonization
February 08, 2024 19:06 - 24 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode, H2Tech spoke with Grant Grothen, Principal in the Energy Group at Burns & McDonnell, live from the Global Syngas Conference. Grant shared his insights on the technical advancements, challenges, and future prospects of hydrogen, ammonia, and the decarbonization journey with a focus on legislation impacts, market dynamics, and the role of different energy sources.
Using waste gases to convert water to H2 without electricity
February 01, 2024 19:21 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode, H2Tech spoke with Delome Fair, VP of Engineering for Utility Global. Utility Global was founded in 2018 and uses waste gases to convert water into H2. The conversation covered the company's electrochemical process without electricity, pre-combustion carbon removal, and gasification.
Topsoe's involvement in solid oxide electrolysis and dynamic ammonia process
January 25, 2024 21:35 - 15 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, H2Tech spoke with Bo Hartvigsen, Senior Business Development Director, Power-to-X for Topsoe. The conversation covered solid oxide electrolysis, the dynamic ammonia process and Topsoe’s role in the energy transition.
Teal H2 production: Utilizing microwave energy to decarbonize natural gas—Part 2
January 18, 2024 20:48 - 13 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this episode, H2Tech continued speaking with Jan Boshoff, CEO at Nu:ionic Technologies and Arturo Puigbo, CCO at Nu:ionic Technologies. The conversation covered Nu:ionic's microwave technology, comparing it to steam methane reforming, autothermal reforming and electrolyzers, and the company's future initiatives.
Teal H2 production: Utilizing microwave energy to decarbonize natural gas
January 11, 2024 15:26 - 24 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this episode, H2Tech spoke with Jan Boshoff, CEO at Nu:ionic Technologies and Arturo Puigbo, CCO at Nu:ionic Technologies. The conversation covered Nu:ionic technologies and offerings, the H2 color spectrum, including the company's teal H2, and the catalyst reaction process.
Exploring the factors affecting the levelized cost of H2 production
December 28, 2023 16:09 - 14 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, H2Tech spoke with Drake Hernandez, Associate Principal of Energy and Infrastructure at Charles River Associates (CRA). The conversation covered the primary drivers of the levelized cost of H2, renewable energy credits and the geographic and temporal correlation between produced H2 and the power to fuel the production.
The role of green H2 and ammonia in energy-intensive Industries and the importance of compressors
December 15, 2023 19:28 - 17 minutes - 33 MBIn this episode, H2Tech spoke with Anand Sengupta, the VP and Head of Global Sales for the Compression business of Siemens Energy. The conversation covered how green H2 and ammonia can integrate into ‘energy-intensive’ industries to revolutionize decarbonization efforts, using ammonia as a transport vector for H2 and how critical compressors are in the transition towards sustainable energy.
Exploring gasket and sealing solutions for the H2 economy
December 07, 2023 00:26 - 20 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this episode, H2Tech spoke with Shannon McAvoy, Business Development Manager, for Flexitallic, a gasket and seal solutions provider. The conversation covered the company's role in the energy transition, gasket and seal solution for H2 and syngas and vermiculite for solid oxide electrolysis.
Exploring syngas for the mobility sector: Insights from thyssenkrupp Uhde
November 15, 2023 20:27 - 29 minutes - 54.5 MBIn this episode, H2Tech spoke with Karsten Radtke, Global Head of Business Development and Sales for thyssenkrupp Uhde, at the Global Syngas Technologies Conference. The conversation covered Karsten's presentation on syngas for the mobility sector, green gasoline, biogenic CO2 and transporting H2.
ZoneFlow Reactor Technologies' proprietary catalysts: Revolutionizing H2 production
November 03, 2023 23:04 - 27 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode, H2Tech spoke with Sanjiv Ratan, Director of Marketing and Technology for ZoneFlow Reactor Technologies, about the company's proprietary catalysts and its benefits in SMR-based H2 production.
Empowering women in STEM: Insights at Gulf Energy Information's Women's Global Leadership Conference
November 03, 2023 20:22 - 14 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode, we sat with Kimberly Coomber-Hallum, Head of Work Place Services for the Americas at bp at Gulf Energy Information's Women's Global Leadership Conference in Energy. The discussion covered what being a woman in STEM means to Kimberly, the challenges of juggling family and business and mentoring young female professionals.
H2 and the energy transition: Financing, electrolyzers and supply chains
October 30, 2023 15:51 - 23 minutes - 5 MBH2Tech sat down with Alex Habeder, Head of Business Strategy-Sustainable Energy Systems, Siemens Energy to discuss the global hydrogen landscape, including financing projects, Siemen Energy's JV with Air Liquide, electrolyzer developments, securing precious metals and rare Earth elements, and optimizing hydrogen supply chains.
Unpacking the nuances of carbon intensity and subsidies
October 26, 2023 17:37 - 20 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode, we spoke with Clinton Johnson, Vice President of Process Engineering at S&B Engineers and Constructors. The conversation covered incentives and penalties shaping the clean energy subsidies landscape, how the IRA tax credits influence ammonia projects and low-emission natural gas and how it compares to renewable natural gas.
Unleashing Hydrogen Innovation: Solid Oxide Electrolysis and Its Decarbonization Potential
October 24, 2023 16:37 - 17 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode of H2TechTalk, we dive into the world of solid oxide electrolysis technology with Jon Harman, the Technology Delivery Director for Ceres. Live at the Hydrogen Americas Summit in Washington DC, Jon discusses the potential of solid oxide electrolysis in decarbonizing industries such as steel and ammonia production. He sheds light on the advantages of high-temperature operation and the transformative impact this technology can have on sustainable hydrogen production. Learn how Ce...
Revolutionizing heavy-duty mobility and fuel cell modules
October 17, 2023 21:06 - 12 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode, we're live at the Hydrogen Americas Summit, speaking with Tim Sasseen from Ballard Power Systems. With 44 years of experience, Ballard has been at the forefront of hydrogen technology, revolutionizing heavy-duty mobility and fuel cell modules for transit buses. Tim shares insights into their journey, their expansion into the US market, and their vision for the future of the hydrogen economy. Discover how Ballard Power Systems is driving sustainable solutions and contributing ...
Harnessing Offshore Wind Power: A Path to Sustainable Hydrogen with ABB's Per-Erik Holsten
October 06, 2023 19:52 - 19 minutes - 5 MBJoin us on H2TechTalk as we dive into the world of sustainable energy with our special guest, Per-Erik Holsten, a leading expert in energy industries and process automation at ABB. Discover how the UK is at the forefront of offshore wind resources, with the potential to produce massive amounts of green energy. Learn about groundbreaking projects that harness excess wind power to create green hydrogen and revolutionize the energy transition. Per-Erik shares his optimism for a greener and more ...
Revolutionizing Gas Analysis with Bosch's Optical Gas Spectrometer (OGS)
October 05, 2023 14:42 - 17 minutes - 5 MBJoin us on H2TechTalk, the leading podcast for sustainable energy enthusiasts, as we delve into the groundbreaking technology behind Bosch's Optical Gas Spectrometer (OGS). In this episode, we sit down with Franziska Seitz, Product Manager, and Annika Reiser, Key Account Manager, from Robert Bosch GmbH to explore the OGS's role in revolutionizing the hydrogen industry. Discover how this innovative device, based on Raman spectroscopy, provides real-time insights into gas composition, enabling ...
Green Ammonia and Catalyst Innovation with Christoph Krinninger of Clariant
September 13, 2023 14:31 - 14 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode, we're thrilled to have Christoph Krinninger, Global Business Development Manager for Energy Transition at Clariant, as our special guest. Join us as we delve into the world of sustainable energy and discuss Clariant's role as a leading specialty chemicals company. Christoph provides an expert perspective on the world of ammonia production, highlighting the critical differences between green and gray ammonia and their roles in the energy transition. Discover how Clariant's i...
Driving Toward a Greener Horizon: The Future of Hydrogen-Powered Trucking
September 05, 2023 14:40 - 31 minutes - 5 MBJoin us in this episode of H2TechTalk as we delve into the sustainable future of transportation with guest Andrey Zinovev, CEO of Ultra Motors. Discover how Ultra Motors is revolutionizing long-haul trucking by developing hybrid electric trucks fueled by hydrogen and other low-carbon solutions. Gain insights into the challenges and prospects of clean energy in the commercial transportation sector, and explore the potential for a carbon-neutral future.
Seafaring Sustainability: Ports Pioneering the Hydrogen Revolution
August 24, 2023 15:49 - 9 minutes - 5 MBExplore how ports are becoming dynamic hubs for emissions-free energy and the hydrogen revolution. Join us as we unveil insights from a comprehensive study on Omani ports, highlighting their potential to reshape logistics, manufacturing and sustainability.
Hydrogen Horizons: Global Energy's Green Revolution
August 18, 2023 18:23 - 25 minutes - 5 MBExplore the worldwide shift towards net-zero emissions, driven by the ascent of low-/zero-carbon hydrogen. Uncover how regions like Africa, Asia, and Canada are investing in ambitious hydrogen projects and strategies. From Africa's green H2 ambitions to Asia-Pacific's clean energy push, dive into the innovations shaping a greener energy landscape. https://h2-tech.com/articles/2023/june-2023/special-focus-regional-outlook/the-future-of-h-sub-2-sub-a-regional-outlook-part-1-africa-asia-and-can...
Green Ammonia in the Energy Transition—the Opportunities and Challenges
August 10, 2023 15:13 - 7 minutes - 5 MBTune in to H2TechTalk, the leading sustainable podcast, as we delve into the world of green ammonia in the energy transition. Explore its potential as a carbon-free hydrogen carrier and fuel source, along with the challenges it presents. From its role in renewable energy transportation to its storage benefits and impact on the energy landscape, we dissect the opportunities and obstacles. Join us for expert insights and discussions on how green ammonia could shape the future of the global hydr...
How Digital is Driving the Hydrogen Energy Transition
August 04, 2023 17:48 - 13 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode, explore how digital technologies are driving the hydrogen energy transition, revolutionizing production, storage, and transportation processes. As the demand for hydrogen grows and green power sources take center stage, digital solutions play a crucial role in ensuring efficiency and reliability across the entire value chain. From dynamic event-driven modeling to adaptive process control, learn how cutting-edge digital tools help companies optimize operations, minimize risks,...
A case for online continuous performance monitoring
July 30, 2023 19:25 - 6 minutes - 5 MBAs part of a debottlenecking procedure, a refinery in Oklahoma (U.S.) was interested in analyzing its H2 recycle compressor performance, thinking it may need rerating to improve plant capacity.
The significance of H2 collaborations and precise scheduling
July 20, 2023 20:11 - 24 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode, H2Tech spoke with Kevin Lawlor, SVP of Engineering for Ambient Fuels. The conversation covered how H2 can be utilized in the aviation sector, the disconnects between investor expectations and realistic project timelines and the importance of collaborations in the growing H2 economy.
Exploring the role of green H2 in sustainable manufacturing
July 11, 2023 20:49 - 13 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode, H2Tech spoke with Sanjay Shrestha, CSO of Plug Power, about green H2 in glass manufacturing and aluminum recycling, decarbonizing the steel industry and Plug's green H2 production plants in Finland.
Organic waste-to-H2: Processing various feedstocks for H2 production
July 04, 2023 16:09 - 23 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode, H2Tech spoke with Matt Murdock, CEO of Raven SR, about Raven's organic waste-to-H2 project, its Steam/CO2 Reforming H2 production process versus steam methane reforming, the various feedstocks Raven's technology can process and fuels it can produce.
Overcoming challenges in uniting companies for H2 hubs
June 25, 2023 03:40 - 11 minutes - 5 MBGuidehouse is a consulting firm that serves various industries. In this episode, H2Tech sat down with Lisa Frantzis, Partner at Guidehouse, to discuss the company's Energy, Sustainability and Infrastructure practice. The discussion covers the challenges in uniting various companies to form H2 hubs, suitable locations for H2 hubs and the U.S. Department of Energy's funding criteria.
Bridging the gap between renewable energy and green H2 projects
June 06, 2023 21:09 - 16 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode, H2Tech spoke with Dr. Richard Lu, CEO of Solarbank, about how the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act will impact the U.S. economy, solar and wind projects, decarbonizing transportation and coordinating green H2 and renewable energy projects.
Green power-to-ammonia plant operating in highly dynamic mode
May 30, 2023 18:04 - 12 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode, H2Tech spoke with Martin Petersen, Head of Sales in Denmark for ABB. The conversation covered the development of its dynamic green power-to-ammonia plant alongside Danish companies Skovgaard Energy, Vestas and Haldor Topsoe in Lemvig and the benefits of operating a dynamic plant.
High-quality, low-risk energy transition to H2
May 25, 2023 20:07 - 7 minutes - 5 MBManaging the energy transition to H2 requires considering the complex impact H2 can have on any pipeline network. For example, are pipeline staff able to reskill quickly enough to operate a pipeline transporting H2 blends? Can security of supply be maintained while also accommodating changes in demand?
Modifying an engine manufacturer company to excel in zero-emissions technologies
May 18, 2023 18:39 - 24 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode, H2Tech spoke with Alan Zhao, New Power Director - Africa & Middle East for Accelera by Cummins, about the role of Accelera in reducing Scope 3 emissions, Cummins’ Destination Zero strategy and Accelera’s zero-emissions technologies for the commercial vehicle industry.
Reducing the investment and energy costs needed for industrial-scale green H2 production
May 10, 2023 15:39 - 22 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode, H2Tech met with Marty Neese, CEO of Verdagy, about leveraging industry-leading current densities with a wide dynamic operating range to maximize H2 production. The conversation covers Verdagy's patented water electrolysis technology, its Moss Landing, California pilot plant and the impact of the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act.
Converting heavy-duty vehicles to run on H2 and diesel with co-combustion technology
May 03, 2023 19:28 - 15 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode, H2Tech met with Ilya Radetski, Service Delivery Lead for Hydra, to discuss Hydra's H2-as-a-service model, converting heavy-duty trucks to run on H2 and diesel, H2 refueling stations and much more.
Water treatment and quality requirements for green H2 production
April 26, 2023 22:29 - 24 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode, H2Tech spoke with Cory Marcon, Industry Manager for Power and Energy at Endress+Hauser, about the quality requirements of water and preparations that must be considered to produce green H2, different water requirements based on the electrolyzer technology, technologies available for critical measurements of green H2 and much more.
Advancing the development of H2 for transport in the UK
April 20, 2023 23:44 - 16 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode, H2Tech spoke with Scott Chudleigh, Hydrogen Business Development Manager, BOC (a Linde company), about advancing the development of H2 for transport, boosting the innovation and investment landscape surrounding H2 infrastructure and critical steps the UK needs to take to deploy H2 at scale.
Addressing the top three communications vulnerabilities of H2 processors
April 18, 2023 23:18 - 8 minutes - 5 MBThree areas tend to be particularly vulnerable when it comes to land mobile radio communications for H2 processing applications: turnarounds, disaster-based outages and dead zones can be weak links in otherwise strong networks.
The hydrogen delivery company: Getting H2 from point A to point B
April 12, 2023 23:59 - 21 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode, H2Tech sat down with Rinaldo Brutoco, CEO and CTO of H2C. The conversation covers the H2C's H2 delivery technologies, including the pipeline-in-the-sky, pipe-within-a-pipe and hydrogen depot. Rinaldo also discusses avoiding stranded assets during the energy transition.
Scaling green H2 production with high-power rectifiers
April 06, 2023 22:24 - 14 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode, we sat down with Brandon Spencer, President of ABB Energy Industries and Andrew Stuart, President of Hydrogen Optimized. The discussion covers the challenge of scaling new H2 technologies, ABB's high-power rectifiers and how it complements Hydrogen Optimized's large-scale electrolyzers and decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries.
Salt caverns and cost-effective H2 storage locations
March 28, 2023 16:50 - 9 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode, H2Tech sat down with Samir Vora, Vice President - Market Intelligence, Strategy and Pricing for Mitsubishi Power Americas. The conversation covered green H2 and ammonia fueling power generation, market challenges facing the expansion of clean H2 throughout different energy sectors and the company's Advanced Clean Energy Storage hub.
Gaseous vs. liquid H2: Transportation, storage and liquefaction
March 17, 2023 19:52 - 13 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode, H2Tech spoke with Sanjay Shrestha, CSO of Plug Power, about the benefits of liquefaction. The discussion covers the advantages of Plug’s liquefaction process versus a helium cycle and the H2 ecosystem, including transportation and storage.
Exploring the economic, social and environmental drivers for offshore green H2 production
March 10, 2023 04:44 - 15 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this episode, H2Tech spoke with James Abrams, Marine Engineer for ABS and Joseph Rousseau, Director of Offshore Technology for ABS, about producing H2 offshore. This discussion covers the geographical/regional differences, drivers and regulatory challenges of offshore green H2 production.
Safety and harmonized standards for the global H2 sector
March 02, 2023 20:14 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode, H2Tech sat down with Rich Craig, Vice President of Technical and Regulatory Affairs for the Compressed Gas Association (CGA). The conversation covers CGA's Safe Hydrogen Project initiative, safety hazards when handling H2 and the future of industry standards when building H2-based infrastructure.
Fouling in H2 recycle gas compressors
February 24, 2023 18:40 - 8 minutes - 16.3 MBH2 recycle compressors are used with oil refinery processing equipment, including hydrocrackers, hydrotreaters, platformers and isomerization units. The hydrotreating process is similar in oil refineries and petrochemical plants like aromatic plants and upgraders. The episode addresses the risk of fouling in recycle gas compressors.
Green ammonia: A climate-friendly way to store energy
February 15, 2023 21:55 - 9 minutes - 16.7 MBThis episode examines the emerging trends relating to green ammonia and its various industrial applications. Additionally, it explores the growing technological advancements, increasing public and private investments and the rapidly decreasing cost of renewable energy generation.