In this episode, we sit down with Scott McKay, Senior Vice President, Division Manager - Americas at ABB, to explore how ABB’s partnership with Charbone Hydrogen is shaping the future of clean energy in North America and beyond. Scott shares insights on the advantages of modular green H2 production sites, the role of Québec’s Green H2 and Bioenergy Strategy in accelerating progress, and the potential for similar policy support in other regions. We discuss how digital technology, automation, and cross-industry collaborations can drive the transition from grey to green H2, optimize existing energy systems, and lay the groundwork for next-generation energy solutions.

In this episode, we sit down with Thomas Bertsch, Head of Process Industries in North America for Festo, to explore how automation is transforming the H2 sector. Thomas shares insights on why automation is essential for scaling production, reducing costs, improving safety, and speeding time-to-market. We dive into the role of modular skid-based systems, the safety considerations of working with H2, and how Festo’s SIL 3-certified solutions are advancing operational reliability. From the benefits of valve manifolds over traditional DCS systems to the innovations poised to shape the next decade, this episode offers a deep dive into the future of H2 automation.

In the debut episode of the WGLC Podcast Series: Empowered to Lead, Conference Director Rachel McGhie sits down with Lauren Levicki Courville, President of Dress for Success Houston, to explore what empowerment looks like for women navigating economic independence, career growth and leadership. Lauren shares the incredible work of DFS Houston—an organization that has impacted close to 50,000 women and 65,000 children through professional development, mentorship and community support. From the first suit to sustained career advancement, she paints a vivid picture of how confidence and community are transformative forces, as well as the shared mission of DFS Houston and WGLC in advancing women’s leadership in energy and beyond. This episode is a reminder that leadership doesn’t start in the boardroom—it starts when a woman realizes she deserves a seat at the table. Learn more and register for WGLC 2025, taking place in Houston on October 28–29, at wglconference.com (https://wglconference.com/).

In this episode, we sit down with Will Latta, Vice President at BrightLoop, a division of Babcock & Wilcox (B&W), to explore B&W's chemical looping technology. Will provides an in-depth look at BrightLoop, a flexible and scalable solution designed to produce low-carbon H2 and syngas while capturing carbon more efficiently than traditional methods.

In this episode of H2TechTalk, we welcome Natasha Kostenuk, CEO of Ayrton Energy, to explore how their breakthrough electrified liquid organic H2 carrier—e-LOHC™—is tackling some of H2's toughest infrastructure hurdles. Natasha introduces us to Ayrton's innovative approach to H2 storage and transport, explaining how e-LOHC™ is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing fuel infrastructure, from pipelines to trucks and ships.

In this episode, we dive into the cutting-edge world of H2 technology with an exclusive look at Versiv Composites. Frank Sonnenschein, Global Business Development Manager for Versiv Compoites, shares insights into their role at the company and the game-changing applications of PTFE films and advanced composite materials in H2 fuel cells and electrolyzers. We explore the critical performance and durability needs of H2 systems, including challenges in sealing, gasketing, and thermal stability—and how Versiv’s engineered materials deliver robust solutions. Learn about the decal transfer method for catalyst-coated membranes (CCMs), and the distinct material demands of PEM vs. alkaline electrolyzers.

In this episode, Dr. Robert Do, founder of SGH2 Energy, delves into the company’s groundbreaking work in producing carbon-negative H2 from waste and biomass—leveraging a proprietary technology with origins in the NASA space program. Spanning over two decades of development, the conversation highlights SGH2’s scalable modular approach, its readiness to meet demand, and the formidable challenges facing the H2 economy.

In this episode, H2Tech spoke with Nav Sharma, Director of Product Management, Cybersecurity, Honeywell, on safeguarding assets from cyber attacks. This includes behavioral analytics and deception technologies, and what a truly proactive cyber defense system looks like in OT environments.

In this episode, we explore 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. Then we spoke with Vallourec regarding how they are tackling the complex challenges of H2 storage and transport with premium tubing solutions and robust testing protocols to mitigate risks like H2 embrittlement. We also spotlight Vallourec’s material innovation and collaborations that drive hydrogen projects forward globally.

In this episode, we spoke with Pramesh Maheshwari, President and CEO, Honeywell Process Solutions, on various aspects of the processing industry's digital transformation. This includes adoption, AI, predictive operations and maintenance, advanced process control, cybersecurity, building the digital workforce of the future, and much more.