Episodes
June 19, 2025
Modular electrolyzer design, renewable grid integration and scalable deployment: Insights from the World Hydrogen Summit—Part 2
In this episode, Hydrogen Economist's sister title H2Tech explores the cutting edge of green H2 technology with two major players in the space: Ohmium and Vallourec. We begin with Ohmium, whose hyper-modular PEM electrolyzers are redefining installation scalability and cost-efficiency. We discuss how the Lotus Mark 2 electrolyzer, with its dynamic ramping capabilities, enhances integration with intermittent renewable energy sources, ensuring higher system efficiency and production reliability. T...
June 19, 2025
H2 Innovation Spotlight: Insights from the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam—Part 1
In this episode, recorded live at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Hydrogen Economist's sister title H2Tech explores the forefront of H2 technology with key industry players. The discussion highlights Aerzen’s diverse portfolio of compressors tailored for H2 production and transportation, including both oil-free and oil-flooded models. FEV Consulting shares its strategic services supporting the advancement of sustainable fuels and the development of integrated energy ecos...
May 14, 2025
Oil companies and the transition: Discussion with author Dr Ian Palmer
Petroleum Economist talked to Dr Ian Palmer, solar space scientist turned oilfield engineer, about his book How Oil and Gas Companies are Pivoting Toward Climate Change, covering carbon capture, net-zero targets, batteries and the future of fossil fuels.
April 24, 2025
Powering the future: Plug Power’s green H2 revolution
In this episode, Hydrogen Economist speaks with Andy Marsh, CEO, Plug Power. We dive into Plug Power's ambitious plans to revolutionize the H2 economy with the help of a $1.66-B loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy. Learn how the company's green H2 plant in Graham, Texas, integrates cutting-edge technologies and an adjacent wind farm to push forward zero- and low-carbon H2 production. This episode also explores the challenges and opportunities in scaling these projects nationwide, ...
April 17, 2025
Navigating risk in the energy transition: A conversation with Michael Kolodner of Marsh Energy
In this episode, Hydrogen Economist sat down with Michael Kolodner, Global Renewable Energy and U.S. Power Leader at Marsh Energy, to explore how businesses can manage risk in an evolving energy landscape. From H2 infrastructure to carbon capture, Michael breaks down the unique risks facing the sector and how Marsh supports clients through policy shifts, emerging technologies, and complex supply chains. Whether you're a veteran of the power industry or a tech entrant navigating energy demands, t...
April 4, 2025
Starting pipeline conversions to fulfill lofty hydrogen ambitions
On this episode, Hydrogen Economist, details new hydrogen pipeline conversions and builds that are taking place in Germany, including challenges, scope, strategy and hydrogen delivery goals of the EU.
March 21, 2025
Global hydrogen analysis-Part 2: Africa
Hydrogen Economist continues its global analysis into the global hydrogen value chain. This episode provides a detailed analysis of capital spending, regulations, partnerships and the potential Africa has to boost low-carbon/zero-carbon hydrogen production.
Feb. 26, 2025
Global hydrogen analysis-Part 1: Capital spending and project development
In this mini-series, Petroleum Economist takes a deep dive into the global hydrogen value chain. Part 1 provides a forecast of global hydrogen demand, as well as capital spending and active project developments.
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July 19, 2024
Heavy industries perfect for hydrogen use, says Aurora’s Ganbold
Hydrogen cannot compete with fossil fuels on economics so must be looked at in terms of the sectors it is best at decarbonizing, Aurora Energy Research’s Anise Ganbold tells Hydrogen Economist’s Shweta Dilawari. While heavy industries are the number one sector for clean hydrogen, hard-to-decarbonize areas of transportation like air travel and maritime could also be good fits, Ganbold notes, while explaining what lessons can be learned from Neom, how gas and LNG fit into the energy mix and the im...
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June 21, 2024
India's hydrogen ambitions and the National Green Hydrogen Mission
Rhys Timson talks to Peregrine Bush, Senior Director, Data and Technology at Global Energy Infrastructure about India’s hydrogen ambitions and its $2.3b National Green Hydrogen Mission. Perry outlines the kind of projects that are being developed in the country and the prospects for it meeting its targets, as well as how the environment for hydrogen in India compares with elsewhere in the world.
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May 29, 2024
H2TechTalk: Harnessing digital tools for H2 efficiency with AspenTech
In this episode, originally aired on H2TechTalk, we interview Ron Beck and Gerardo Muñoz from AspenTech, who shed light on the digital technologies reshaping the H2 industry. They discuss AspenTech's role in developing end-to-end digital solutions that enhance efficiency across the H2 value chain—from production through utilisation. Listen as they break down how simulation and process modelling are pivotal in advancing operational excellence and sustainability in H2 projects, offering a glimpse ...
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April 19, 2024
Gemma Wong Discusses Hydrogen's Impact on Sustainable Energy
In this episode, Rachel McGhie interviews Gemma Wong, global hydrogen interface manager at Worley, about hydrogen's critical role in sustainable energy. Gemma explains the production of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and discusses Worley's strategy for developing large-scale hydrogen projects. She highlights the challenges of project development and the importance of transferring skills from traditional sectors to advance the hydrogen economy. Tune in to learn how Worley is shaping a sustaina...
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March 22, 2024
Hydrogen's Rising Tide in Energy Transition
In this episode of the Hydrogen Economist Podcast, Lee Nichols explores hydrogen's critical role in the global shift towards net-zero emissions. Over 70 countries aim to decarbonise sectors such as transport and power, with hydrogen at the forefront. With demand expected to hit 650 million tonnes by 2050, significant investment is needed in production and infrastructure. Nichols examines the surge in green and blue hydrogen projects, especially in Western Europe, Asia, and the US, and their impa...
Nov. 7, 2023
Neom Green Hydrogen - catalyst for growth or one-off success story?
The story of Neom Green Hydrogen Company is truly unique. At scale, this project is the first-of-its-kind internationally, leading the world in the hydrogen revolution. Harnessing the energy of Saudi Arabia’s abundant natural resources, NGHC’s project will pave the way for the large-scale adoption of green hydrogen, while driving Saudi Vision 2030’s sustainable development goals. Paul Hickin, editor-in-chief at Hydrogen Economist spoke to David Edmondson, CEO of NGHC along with Carina Radford, a...
June 1, 2023
Wood’s deep history in hydrogen used for modern tech solutions
Wood’s depth and breadth of hydrogen experience positions it well to offer innovative decarbonisation solutions on a grand scale. Suzie Ferguson, lead consultant at Wood discusses with Paul Hickin, editor-in-chief at PE Media Network, the vast uses for hydrogen beyond electrification and the importance of diverse teams to deliver on clean energy projects.
May 5, 2023
Could hydrogen leaks be a climate risk?
Hydrogen Economist’s senior reporter Polly Martin speaks to Ilissa Ocko, senior climate scientist at the Environmental Defense Fund, to discuss recent research that suggests that leakage throughout the hydrogen value chain could be a potential climate risk. Listen to find out: - How hydrogen in the atmosphere can indirectly affect the lifetime of greenhouse gases - The additional risk of methane leakage from blue hydrogen’s upstream - What industry and regulators can do to minimise the risk of l...
April 11, 2023
Decarbonising European gas
In this episode, Hydrogen Economist’s senior reporter Polly Martin speaks to Giovanna Pozzi, head of the hydrogen business unit for Italian energy infrastructure company Snam to discuss the role hydrogen will play in decarbonising European gas systems.
March 30, 2023
Hydrogen’s American dream
In this episode, Hydrogen Economist senior reporter Polly Martin speaks with Dr. Sunita Satyapal, director of the US Department of Energy’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, to discuss how hydrogen has come to be a part of the federal clean energy agenda. Listen to this episode to find out: • What the US will prioritise when supporting hydrogen projects • How the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act will accelerate development • How the principle of a ‘just ene...
March 22, 2023
Unlocking venture capital for hydrogen
In this episode, Hydrogen Economist’s senior reporter Polly Martin speaks to Michelle Robson, senior investment manager at venture capital firm AP Ventures, to discuss the role of venture capital in the hydrogen sector. Listen now to hear: • What makes a hydrogen startup investible • Which parts of the value chain have the most potential for innovation—and are seeing the most interest from venture capital firms • How investor appetite has changed over the past year
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March 8, 2023
The future energy landscape
In the inaugural episode of the HE Live podcast, Hydrogen Economist’s senior reporter Polly Martin speaks to Alicia Eastman, president of project developer InterContential Energy, to discuss the global outlook for green hydrogen and how it could reshape the energy landscape. Listen now to hear: - How recent crises since 2020 have influenced the development of hydrogen supply chains - Key challenges and opportunities for export-oriented projects - How hydrogen will interplay with the existing amm...