Joe McMullen, Oil and Gas Energy Transition Marketing Director, AVEVA, sat down with Hydrocarbon Processing to discuss various aspects of the energy transition, including what companies can do to prepare for it, how digital technologies are propelling decarbonization efforts forward and how organizations can future-proof their operations.

This episode explores how new advancements in H2 leak detection are addressing safety challenges in hazardous environments. From offshore energy to aerospace, we discuss real-world applications, Industry 4.0 integration and the role of leak detection in advancing fuel cell vehicles and H2 storage technologies.

In this episode, we sit down with Robert Ashman, Strategic Account Manager at TPC/PEI, to explore how PEI supports the H2 industry. Robert shares expert perspectives on the critical design considerations for next-generation monopolar and bipolar plates, the innovations driving compact and efficient electrolyzer systems and why chemical machining is a key process compared to alternatives like stamping. We also discuss the bottlenecks holding back widespread H2 adoption in the U.S. and the path forward for scaling this vital clean energy technology.

In this episode, we speak with Dara O’Neill, Global Sales Director, Clean Energy, Mott Corporation about advancing H2 production through innovative filtration solutions. Learn how AFP Series filters, gas-liquid coalescers, porous metal sheets and custom-designed systems enhance ultra-high purity H2, improve electrolyzer efficiency, tackle high-temperature gasification challenges and ensure reliable large-scale H2 operations.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alex Panchula, Vice President of Product at Electric Hydrogen (EH2), to explore how EH2’s HYPRPlant system is driving up to 60% lower installed costs for clean H2 projects, what makes their electrolyzer technology stand out, and how their 1.2 GW manufacturing facility in Massachusetts is helping scale green H2.

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.