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Risk management: Navigating the H2 transition in the U.S.—Insights with Pedram Fanailoo of DNV
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.
Blue H2 and LNG: Exploring Technip Energies' low-carbon business line
H2Tech sat down with Mario Tommaselli, Senior Vice President of Gas and Low Carbon Energies at Technip Energies at ADIPEC. 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.
Making green H2 affordable: How Ecolectro is contributing to the future of clean energy
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.
Revolutionizing data centers: How ECL's H2-powered vision is changing the game
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.
H2, energy transition and subsidy dynamics: A global discussion from Vienna
With Jan Frederik Braun, Senior Expert for Hydrogen 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.
Shaping Europe's H2 future: A conversation with Ad van Wijk
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.
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