World Hydrogen LeadersMichael Liebreich, leading clean energy analyst and founder of Bloomberg New Energy Finance gives a keynote speech at the World Hydrogen Congress in October 2022. The World Hydrogen Congress is the leading independent, premium networking and content rich event in the annual clean hydrogen calendar. For 2023 the programme has expanded to World Hydrogen Week 9-13 October 2023, see worldhydrogen-week.com
Michael Liebreichs Keynote Speech at World Hydrogen Congress 2022World Hydrogen Leaders2023-02-14 | Michael Liebreich, leading clean energy analyst and founder of Bloomberg New Energy Finance gives a keynote speech at the World Hydrogen Congress in October 2022. The World Hydrogen Congress is the leading independent, premium networking and content rich event in the annual clean hydrogen calendar. For 2023 the programme has expanded to World Hydrogen Week 9-13 October 2023, see worldhydrogen-week.comWorld Hydrogen & Carbon Americas 2026 TestimonialsWorld Hydrogen Leaders2026-04-06 | Hear what our attendees had to say about World Hydrogen & Carbon Americas, which took place in Houston from March 10-12, 2026.
Find out more here: wh2camericas.com/event/2026World Hydrogen & Carbon Americas 2026 HighlightsWorld Hydrogen Leaders2026-04-03 | World Hydrogen & Carbon Americas successfully convened over 600 senior leaders from across the hydrogen and carbon management value chains. The event fostered dynamic discussions on pivotal topics, including hydrogen and CCUS infrastructure, the economic, political, and technological challenges facing both sectors, the emerging opportunity of geological hydrogen, and Texas’ rapid advancement in CCS.
A special highlight was our visit to the Port of Houston, where attendees experienced firsthand the port’s innovative initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and drive sustainable transformation.
We extend our sincere thanks to all sponsors, speakers, and participants for your invaluable contributions and commitment. Your engagement was instrumental in making this event a resounding success.
We look forward to continuing the conversation and advancing progress together.On-Site Interview: David Meyer, Siemens - World Hydrogen & Carbon Americas 2026World Hydrogen Leaders2026-04-02 | We were delighted to catch up with David Meyer from Siemens, our Platinum Sponsor for World Hydrogen & Carbon Americas. David shares his perspectives on the opportunity and challenges facing the emerging hydrogen and clean energy industry.
He highlights the need for faster project delivery, consistent policy support, skilled labor, and strong collaboration between developers, suppliers, and governments to drive investment and scale. David also explains how Siemens helps accelerate projects through digitalization, automation, and process optimization across the full energy value chain. He shares why industry collaboration and events like this one are critical to moving sustainable energy solutions forward.
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#wh2caOn-Site Interview: Tony SlatonBarker, Coffman EngineersWorld Hydrogen Leaders2026-04-01 | In this interview, Tony SlatonBarker, Vice President of Energy & Sustainability at Coffman Engineers, shares insights on the evolving role of hydrogen in the U.S. energy landscape. He discusses why long‑duration, carbon‑free hydrogen storage is becoming essential for data centers and large companies pursuing deep decarbonization, and how emerging technologies—from advanced nuclear to geologic hydrogen—are expanding production opportunities.
Tony also highlights current challenges, including high costs due to limited manufacturing scale, and emphasizes the need for early investment and strong collaboration between government, utilities, and industry. He explains why real‑world hydrogen installations are key to building public confidence—just as happened with battery storage.
From Texas’ all‑of‑the‑above energy approach to the global momentum in Europe and Asia, Tony explores how hydrogen can enhance energy security, complement renewables, and create continuous clean power systems. He reflects on the event’s diversity of developers and manufacturers and the growing optimism surrounding the hydrogen sector.
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#wh2caOn-Site Interview: Benktesh Sharma, Verra - World Hydrogen & Carbon AmericasWorld Hydrogen Leaders2026-03-31 | In this interview on-site at World Hydrogen & Carbon Americas, Benktesh Sharma, Senior Director of Technology Solutions at Verra, shares his insights on the future of the voluntary carbon market and the role of technology in strengthening trust, transparency, and scalability.
He highlights the growing demand for high‑quality carbon credits driven by Article 6, aviation needs, and the ICVCM framework, and explains key challenges such as reproducible baselines, risk data gaps, and project monitoring limitations.
Benktesh emphasizes the importance of jurisdictional approaches and long‑term views in nature‑based solutions to ensure permanence, reduce leakage, and enhance community co‑benefits. He also outlines how AI, remote sensing, and digital systems can streamline verification, improve data traceability, and build an automated, trustworthy market ecosystem.
He discusses how voluntary and compliance markets will partially converge operationally while remaining distinct in purpose, and shares his vision of carbon credits evolving into digital market assets. Benktesh concludes by reflecting on the value of the event, noting the strong learning opportunities and connections between hydrogen and carbon markets.
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#wh2caOn-Site Interview: Nathalie Flores, StoneX - World Hydrogen & Carbon Americas 2026World Hydrogen Leaders2026-03-25 | In the latest edition of the World Hydrogen & Carbon Americas series, we interviewed Nathalie Flores, Vice President – Carbon Markets, Strategic Accounts at StoneX.
Nathalie discusses the future of carbon markets and the critical role of integrity, regulation, and technology in driving real emissions reductions.
She explores: -The current gaps in global regulatory frameworks for carbon markets -Why nature-based solutions—especially forestry—remain essential for carbon removal -How technology like satellites and drones is strengthening MRV (measurement, reporting, and verification) -The evolution from voluntary to compliance carbon markets as countries integrate VCM infrastructure -How global policies such as the EU ETS and CBAM are shaping international carbon strategies -The importance of aligning technology deployment with actual emissions reductions
Nathalie also reflects on the intersection of hydrogen and carbon markets, sharing insights from recent industry events and her ongoing work to support countries and companies in meeting climate goals.
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#wh2caOn-Site Interview: Curt Graham, Fluor - World Hydrogen & Carbon Americas 2026World Hydrogen Leaders2026-03-23 | In this exclusive interview at World Hydrogen & Carbon Americas, we caught up with Curt Graham, the Sr. V. P., Office of Technology at Fluor.
Curt discusses the state of carbon capture projects and what’s needed to accelerate deployment. He explains that while the technology is commercially proven and shovel‑ready projects exist, progress hinges on stronger financial incentives and return on investment. Curt highlights regional differences in support - such as subsidies in the U.S., mandates in Europe, and tax regimes in Canada - and stresses the urgency of moving quickly to meet 2030 and 2050 climate targets. With decades of operational experience and high reliability, he emphasizes that the industry is ready to scale once the economic green light is given.
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#wh2caWorld Hydrogen Week 2025 TestimonialsWorld Hydrogen Leaders2025-12-04 | Hear what our attendees had to say at the recent World Hydrogen Week, which took place in Copenhagen. The event gathered over 2,500 participants from 900 companies across 80 countries, focusing on advancements in the hydrogen sector and fostering valuable discussions among industry leaders.
World Hydrogen & Carbon Week will return to Copenhagen on 24-27 November 2026!World Hydrogen Week 2025 HighlightsWorld Hydrogen Leaders2025-12-04 | World Hydrogen Week 2025 in Copenhagen gathered over 2,500 participants from 900 companies across 80 countries. The week focused on advancements in the hydrogen sector, discussing EU policy developments and regulatory frameworks in Asia and the Middle East. Key activities included site visits, Offtaker Roundtables, and the Innovation Zone, promoting collaboration and new technologies. The event also launched the CCUS Summit, highlighting the intersection of hydrogen and carbon management, setting the stage for World Hydrogen & Carbon Week in 2026.
World Hydrogen & Carbon Week will return to Copenhagen on 24-27 November 2026!On-Site Interview: Ermanno Filippi, Casale - World Hydrogen Week 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-11-17 | Join us at World Hydrogen Week in Copenhagen as we speak with Ermanno Filippi, CTO of Casale, about their role in the hydrogen value chain and the energy transition. Discover how Casale develops and licenses technologies for ammonia, methanol, hydrogen, and fertilizers, and learn about their groundbreaking green fertilizer plant in Paraguay—the first of its kind. We also explore key insights from early adoption, the importance of green and blue solutions for decarbonization, and innovations in ammonia cracking and emissions abatement.
The green fertilizer project in Paraguay is "an extremely important project for Casale and as a whole for the world because it's the first green fertilizer plant that is being built and it is really a combination of very positive factors that allowed this project to go ahead. In Paraguay there is a lot of renewable power available at a very low price and that is the fundamental ingredient to make green fertilizer at affordable prices." -- 📆 We'll be returning to Copenhagen in 2026 for World Hydrogen and Carbon Week - register your interest here: info.greenpowerglobal.com/whcw-registerinterest-2026/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=interviewOn-Site Interview: Raul Montano, Hitachi Energy - World Hydrogen Week 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-11-09 | In our latest edition of the World Hydrogen Week On-Site Interview Series, Enzo Pezone from S&P Global Commodity Insights speaks with Raul Montano, Global Solution Manager at Hitachi Energy, about enabling clean electrons for the hydrogen value chain.
Raul explains how Hitachi Energy supports projects from grid planning to stack-level integration, helping developers achieve FID through consulting, digital tools, and infrastructure solutions. They discuss grid stability, renewable penetration, competing demands for green electricity, and strategies like microgrids and backup power to ensure reliable, sustainable hydrogen production.
"We need to be mindful that today when we are talking about green and clean electricity, it requires a high demand of renewable penetration. So we need to ensure that whatever solution we put together, it will avoid any kind of a blackout or difficulties for the grid. So we need to have a stable and compliant grid. Thereafter, we start to look into what infrastructure you have, how we could put together different solutions that could make the project technical economical viable, sit down with the different key stakeholders to make sure that we cope with all the different pieces from the grid to the stack and downstream processes."
"The bigger competitor for green hydrogen is not among each other... it's all the different decarbonization processes that are ongoing."
They discuss Emerson’s role in advancing green hydrogen, carbon capture, and ammonia projects, the current hydrogen market landscape, challenges to reaching FID, and the importance of collaboration and automation in scaling clean energy solutions. Discover insights on emerging technologies, regulatory progress, and how existing infrastructure can support the transition to a low-carbon future.
"At the moment green hydrogen is not so big, but I think now is the right time and we have references to make that happen...[hydrogen] is a new market. It was a big wave. Everybody was talking about hydrogen. Still, that's the case. Maybe it's like solar or nuclear - it started at some point and this needs to be mature."
"Now there are several projects moving forward... they need to make it happen, optimize and go to the next step." -- 📆 We'll be returning to Copenhagen in 2026 for World Hydrogen and Carbon Week - register your interest here: info.greenpowerglobal.com/whcw-registerinterest-2026/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=interviewOn-Site Interview: Yukun Hu, Sungrow Hydrogen - World Hydrogen Week 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-11-08 | In this exclusive interview from World Hydrogen Week, Lyn Tattum speaks with Yukun Hu, Deputy General Manager of Overseas Sales at Sungrow Hydrogen.
Discover how Sungrow transitioned from renewable energy leadership in PV inverters and battery storage to pioneering hydrogen solutions.
Mr. Hu shares insights on: ✅ The future of hydrogen and its role in global energy ✅ Sungrow’s innovative MegaFlex system for cost-efficient, reliable hydrogen production ✅ Cutting-edge R&D, including their 13MW hydrogen test platform and advanced stack management system
"Hydrogen is very important to the future of renewable energy"
"I think now, we are all facing some challenges but I think we'll have a bright future... I think that we still have a lot of space to develop"
Learn how this modular, high-capacity solution (1–100 metric tons) ensures safety, efficiency, and cost optimization for green hydrogen projects. Vincent explains why storage is critical for balancing renewable intermittency, improving project economics, and enabling global hydrogen adoption. Discover real-world partnerships, certifications, and Vallourec’s vision for supporting projects worldwide.
"When you're thinking green hydrogen projects and derivatives, the end use will be industrial process in most of the cases. Green ammonia, e-fuel, and steel making processes are more efficient if operated steadily. Whereas you have intermittency upstream, whether directly from renewables or indirectly, because there are incentives to be flexible with your electrolyser, or directly from the price of renewables. So you'll have variation upstream. The way to to balance the system is to have some storage, but with just hours of storage you are rapidly speaking tons to tens of tons of storage which makes it difficult. You have this challenge to store hydrogen safely and efficiently, and that's part of making projects viable."
Learn how Friem transitioned from traditional rectifiers to solutions for water electrolysis, their contributions to project engineering and rapid manufacturing, and what’s needed to accelerate hydrogen adoption. Maurizio also discusses market trends, challenges like energy costs, and the importance of collaboration for future growth.
"In the last few years we have imagined the green hydrogen economy growing at a faster pace. I have to say that the market is growing, but slower than expected. So we still see and expect the green hydrogen economy to grow, we expect to have more plans maybe not as fast as before. Based on the momentum we have right now, we have good hopes for the future. That means that we will still be investing for new solutions and also still invest in our capacity production capacity. So our expectations are good."
Discover how PSM is enabling fuel flexibility with hydrogen and ammonia, advancing combustion technology, and supporting decarbonization in both power generation and the maritime sector. Learn about innovative retrofits, emissions reduction strategies, and partnerships driving sustainable solutions worldwide.
"The opportunity with hydrogen is twofold"
"The first wave was on reducing oxides of nitrogen. The second and current wave is with hydrogen. And now we're seeing with the maritime industry an opportunity to use fuel ammonia, not only as the energy carrier but as the fuel for propulsion"
-- 📆 We'll be returning to Copenhagen in 2026 for World Hydrogen and Carbon Week - register your interest here: info.greenpowerglobal.com/whcw-registerinterest-2026/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=interviewOn-Site Interview: Jimmy Rojas, Evoloh - World Hydrogen Week 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-11-04 | In our latest edition of the World Hydrogen Week On-Site Interview Series, Sam Ernest from S&P Global Commodity Insights speaks with Jimmy Rojas, CEO of Evoloh, about their role in advancing hydrogen technology. Discover how Evoloh focuses on manufacturing low-cost electrolyzer stacks using innovative roll-to-roll techniques and domestic supply chains. Learn why stack design and cost optimization are key to reducing hydrogen production costs and driving industry growth.
"Innovation in this industry has a very academic definition. For many people, it is about the catalyst, about the membrane, about the current density or the voltages. For us, it is about something significantly more impactful and yet lower risk. In other words, manufacturing and supply chains. So our key innovation at Evoloh is on high throughput manufacturing of electrolyser stacks...we innovate on the supply chain. We use 100% domestic supply chains. So, we make our stacks in America right now with American materials. We will make stacks in Europe in the coming years with European supply chains and so on. So, this is a a way for us to minimize risk in the long term by avoiding the issues with geopolitics."
Discover how Ceres stands out with its low-temperature operation, asset-light licensing model, and dual-functionality for clean power and green hydrogen production. Filip also highlights the growing demand from data centers and the advantages of Ceres' responsive, scalable solutions for distributed power and sustainable fuels.
"Over the past year and a half there has been a tremendous surge in demand for power for data centers, and that will continue for the next decade or two. Also we expect in general distributed power to see a very strong uptick in the market. So our technology is really the ideal solution to bring to that kind of application where you don't have the possibility to pull the power at the capacities that you need from the grid and where you also want to have sustainability integrated in your assets."
-- 📆 We'll be returning to Copenhagen in 2026 for World Hydrogen and Carbon Week - register your interest here: info.greenpowerglobal.com/whcw-registerinterest-2026/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=interviewOn-Site Interview: Youssef Fahd, Unicredit - World Hydrogen Week 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-11-02 | Join Enzo Pezone from S&P Global Commodity Insights as he speaks with Youssef Fahd, Managing Director - Head of Infrastructure & Export Financing Germany at Unicredit as they explore the evolving landscape of hydrogen investment across Europe.
Discover which regions are leading the way, what makes a hydrogen project bankable, and how sectors like steel are driving demand. With a focus on energy transition, renewables, and export finance, this conversation offers valuable insights into the future of clean energy infrastructure.
"We are obviously super focused on the offtake arrangements of a project and within that we also think about the cost competitiveness of a project in case an offtake falls away. So we always do that analysis, and that brings you to the regions with the highest abundance of renewable electricity/ lowest electricity prices - which in our case for Europe are Nordics and Iberia. The projects which are most advanced and we're focusing on right now are actually in the Nordics."
-- 📆 We'll be returning to Copenhagen in 2026 for World Hydrogen and Carbon Week - register your interest here: info.greenpowerglobal.com/whcw-registerinterest-2026/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=interviewOn-Site Interview: Devan Pillay, Schneider Electric - World Hydrogen Week 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-11-01 | At the recent World Hydrogen Week in Copenhagen, Lyn Tattum from S&P Global Commodity Insights got to interview Devan Pillay, Sector President for Heavy Industries at Schneider Electric to share insights on the role of green hydrogen in the energy transition.
Discover how Schneider Electric is driving innovation through digital solutions, automation, and early-stage project design, while addressing challenges like cost, scalability, and policy. Plus, learn why green hydrogen is critical for powering energy-intensive industries and hyperscale data centers.
"[Green Hydrogen] is an energy source that without doubt has a space and a place to play in this energy transition. The challenges that we're experiencing right now are no different to some of the other technologies that are a lot more embedded, and when you look at the cycle of how this has evolved, for example on renewables, wind or solar, all had similar kind of trajectories. I think we are in this phase right now of a normalized state and I believe that the technology is evolving at a rapid rate."
-- 📆 We'll be returning to Copenhagen in 2026 for World Hydrogen and Carbon Week - register your interest here: info.greenpowerglobal.com/whcw-registerinterest-2026/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=interviewOn-Site Interview: Per Erik Holsten, ABB - World Hydrogen Week 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-10-31 | Join us at World Hydrogen Week 2025 in Copenhagen as Enzo Pezone from S&P Global Commodity Insights speaks with Per Erik Holsten, Division President of ABB Energy Industries. They discuss the latest trends shaping the hydrogen ecosystem, key factors for green hydrogen projects to reach FID, and the role of technology and digitalization (including AI and energy management) in driving efficiency and sustainability. Plus, insights on the future of green vs. blue hydrogen and how both will coexist in global markets.
"From my perspective it's an 'and' equation, and not an 'or' equation. It's not green or blue. It's green and blue and they will coexist in parallel in tandem over time, and I think it will play out differently in different markets. Obviously it's up to the regulators as well and how they like to see them. I think it's kind of a sustainability element that we need to see and there's demand element that we need to see."
-- 📆 We'll be returning to Copenhagen in 2026 for World Hydrogen and Carbon Week - register your interest here: info.greenpowerglobal.com/whcw-registerinterest-2026/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=interviewOn-Site Interview: Esben Baltzer Nielsen, Stiesdal Hydrogen - World Hydrogen Week 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-10-30 | In this interview from World Hydrogen Week in Copenhagen, Ella Mukerji from S&P Global Commodity Insights spoke with Esben Baltzer Nielsen, Head of Sales & Business Development at Stiesdal Hydrogen. Discover how this innovative company is transforming green hydrogen production with a modular approach inspired by the wind sector.
Explore how their electrolyzer design reduces costs, enables outdoor installation, and competes globally, even against low-cost alternatives. Esben also shares details on the market opportunities in Europe, dynamic alkaline technology for fluctuating power, and the impact of regulatory uncertainty on hydrogen projects.
"Uncertainty is poison for any investment"
"We need to start seeing some volumes coming into the market. We need to see more projects getting final investment decisions and we have many projects where we have conditional contracts that are waiting for FIDs. Those FIDs- the projects are lined up and the technology due diligence has been done. The last piece in that puzzle is the offtake agreements. And that's not going to happen until there's clarity on the REDIII."
-- 📆 We'll be returning to Copenhagen in 2026 for World Hydrogen and Carbon Week - register your interest here: info.greenpowerglobal.com/whcw-registerinterest-2026/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=interviewOn-Site Interview: Wenyin Zhang, LONGi Hydrogen - World Hydrogen Week 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-10-29 | In our latest edition of the World Hydrogen Week On-Site Interview Series, Matthew Hodgkinson from S&P Global Commodity Insights caught up with Wenyin Zhang, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at LONGi Hydrogen.
Wenyin shares insights on the challenges and opportunities in green hydrogen, including cost reduction, reliable supply, and policy-driven demand. Discover LONGi Hydrogen's latest innovations, including HyBlock modular solutions and HySmart intelligent systems - designed to cut costs, improve efficiency, and boost project bankability. Learn how innovation and partnerships are shaping the future of green hydrogen.
"Innovation and partnership are the two very important levers to keep the green hydrogen market and the industry growing. So we believe that green hydrogen still has a huge potential to innovate. With technology innovation, we are able to continuously increase the system efficiency and reduce the system cost... We have to work with partners, especially here, we are actively partnered with the European local partners with their technology with their local capability to reduce that cost to produce green hydrogen. So that is not simply about the product, about the supply chain, but it is also about how you operate, how you install your equipment, how you do the future maintenance, overhauling and the lifetime service, that is all part of the value chain to together reduce the cost. And finally, I believe with the innovation, with the partnership, we are able to unlock the policy makers to provide more promising policies and promising projects on the way. So that will support the entire industry going through a positive cycle of growth."
Mikkel explains Festo’s role in the hydrogen value chain, leveraging decades of process automation expertise to support electrolyzers, fuel cells, storage, and fueling stations. Discover how Festo partners with customers early in projects to deliver tailored automation solutions that optimize costs and enable global collaboration across the hydrogen sector.
"We have sales centers around the world, so it's an advantage for customers. So if we have a customer in Sweden for example, and they have a project in in US, then we can have this collaboration. We have a global mindset so we can help to standardize the solution across the value chain and get the cost low... we need to collaborate across the borders and also across industries between different levels of the value chain. So, it's really good to have these conversation with the people who are here at World Hydrogen Week."
-- 📆 We'll be returning to Copenhagen in 2026 for World Hydrogen and Carbon Week - register your interest here: info.greenpowerglobal.com/whcw-registerinterest-2026/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=interviewOn-Site Interview: Abhijit Goswami, Atlas Copco - World Hydrogen Week 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-10-27 | Join Matthew Hodgkinson from S&P Global Commodity Insights as he speaks with Abhijit Goswami, Global Business Development Manager for Hydrogen at Atlas Copco, during the recent World Hydrogen Week in Copenhagen.
They discuss Atlas Copco’s role in advancing the low-carbon economy, hydrogen compression technologies, and the company’s approach to scaling green hydrogen projects. Abhijit also shares insights on hydrogen derivatives like ammonia and Atlas Copco’s global strategy for supporting energy transition.
"So what we have seen over a period of time is we are growing from pilot to scaleup situations. Pilots were very uncertain a few years back - we were looking at a huge pool of RFQs which were only pre-visibility and they were just trying to understand if the things will move ahead or not. Right now, we are looking at real project execution and as we speak, they are also scaling up and that means we also need to be very agile with our product portfolio. So we as Atlas Copco's hydrogen portfolio we have pretty flexible solutions for all these different requirements"
-- 📆 We'll be returning to Copenhagen in 2026 for World Hydrogen and Carbon Week - register your interest here: info.greenpowerglobal.com/whcw-registerinterest-2026/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=interviewOn-Site Interview: Knud Erik Andersen, European Energy - World Hydrogen Week 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-10-26 | In our latest on-site interview from the recent World Hydrogen Week, we were pleased to be joined by Knud Erik Andersen, CEO of European Energy, as he shared insights on their role in the hydrogen value chain.
European Energy is a leading renewable energy developer with a 60 GW pipeline, now expanding into e-fuels with its first large-scale e-methanol plant in Denmark. Knud discusses the plant’s 40,000-ton annual capacity, partnerships with major offtakers like Maersk and LEGO, and plans for next-generation low-cost e-methanol. He also covers lessons learned as an early adopter, the importance of PPAs for bankability, global expansion opportunities, regulatory challenges, and why he remains optimistic about the future of hydrogen and e-fuels despite recent market setbacks.
"The main takeaway is that the hydrogen and e- fuel sector is still alive. It might be that a lot of projects have been cancelled over the last 6-8 months in various countries, but I still feel the pulse and I think there will come a second wave now where we move away from the powerpoints and actually see some physical projects being realized. We start our own physical learning curve and we start to have relations to real customers buying our products and we then take it from there with new innovation with new scaling which in the end is what we need. This industry is relatively young. The fossil industry is 100 years old, so we should also give ourselves a little bit of time to catch up and not be unrealistic that we can make a product in 2-3 years which is at the same quality, same price as the fossil industry have used 100 years to achieve."
The conversation explores why power electronics are essential for electrolyzers, the technical challenges in scaling hydrogen projects, and the launch of Ingeteam’s new INGECON® H2 Megalyzer rectifier. Iñigo also shares details on upcoming large-scale projects in the US, Canada, and Germany, and offers insights into the market outlook, expressing optimism for 2026 as the hydrogen industry moves toward greater efficiency, reliability, and safety.
"I think most of us share a common feeling that this has been a tough year. Many projects have been cancelled or on stall waiting for subsidies, but I see it in a very optimistic way... two years ago we had 300 projects announced and we didn't know which which of these were going to become a reality because there was a lot of projects that didn't make sense and it was very difficult to find the right ones. Now, we had tough times, but I think the landscape has cleared out. Now there are less projects but the projects that are there have much more sense than the others. So we are more able to locate the right projects to focus our efforts on and and we don't waste energy in nonsense projects. So we are quite optimistic for next year."
-- 📆 We'll be returning to Copenhagen in 2026 for World Hydrogen and Carbon Week - register your interest here: info.greenpowerglobal.com/whcw-registerinterest-2026/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=interviewOn-Site Interview: Lin Strobio Chen, TÜV SÜD - World Hydrogen Week 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-10-24 | In our latest edition of the World Hydrogen Week On-Site Interview Series, Sam Ernest from S&P Global Commodity Insights speaks with Lin Strobio Chen, the Vice President, Hydrogen, Power-to-X & Storage at TÜV SÜD. Topics include:
✅ Hydrogen certification for global trade ✅ Safety and conformity for electrolyzers and infrastructure ✅ Standardization trends and regional vs. global approaches ✅ Key regulatory gaps and future benchmarks
"So for regulation to be established we first need the uptake. We need numbers, we need best practices. For example, the electrolyser industry right now has gone through a huge process of standardization... However, other aspects such as performance, durability, we still do not have yet an industry standard for benchmarking. When will it come? It will come when the industry has the numbers, when the industry will be established, so that we will be also able to use the best cases to establish standards."
Discover how TÜV SÜD is shaping hydrogen’s future through certification, safety, and standardization.
-- 📆 We'll be returning to Copenhagen in 2026 for World Hydrogen and Carbon Week - register your interest here:On-Site Interview: Thore Lapp, TÜV SÜD - World Hydrogen Week 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-10-23 | At the recent World Hydrogen Week in Copenhagen, James Burgess from S&P Global Commodity Insights and Thore Lapp from TÜV SÜD explore the current market dip, the growing role of blue hydrogen and carbon capture, and the long-term transition toward green hydrogen. Learn why harmonized global standards and certification are critical for market access and investor confidence in the hydrogen economy.
"I always say that the road is blue and the target is green. So approximately looking at the next 5-10 years, definitely there will be a heavy impact of the use of blue energy, usage of carbon capture storage, but also enhanced oil recovery to a certain degree. And then in parallel, renewable farms will ramp up in order to have enough green energy in order to produce green hydrogen. So the journey has been started with blue but also going into a green future, so that after 10 years from now we have enough green hydrogen in order to replace blue."
-- 📆 We'll be returning to Copenhagen in 2026 for World Hydrogen and Carbon Week - register your interest here: info.greenpowerglobal.com/whcw-registerinterest-2026/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=interviewOn-Site Interview: Dr. Waqas Tanveer, TÜV SÜD - World Hydrogen Week 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-10-22 | Join Sam Ernest from S&P Global Commodity Insights and Waqas Tanveer from TÜV SÜD at World Hydrogen Week in Copenhagen as they discuss the evolving electrolyzer market, emerging technologies like SOEC, and the role of mergers and acquisitions. Learn how global standardization, early design involvement, and third-party certification drive bankability and investor confidence in hydrogen projects.
"We need the presence of a third party inspectors to add more confidence to our final investment decisions"
"Many times these products are only tested when they are actually on the field... that puts a lot of pressure on the product developers and a lot of fines on the product developers if they are not keeping up with their promises. So third party testing and procedures applicable to the region that you are going to be sitting in are very very important."
Kim shares Topsoe’s century-long expertise in surface science and chemistry, their pioneering work in high-temperature electrolysis, and the opening of Europe’s largest SOEC manufacturing facility in Denmark. Discover how these innovations will drive affordable hydrogen production, enable green fuels like ammonia and methanol, and shape Europe’s energy independence.
"This is a pivotal moment for Europe right now. Europe has a possibility to make a decision that will not only enable us to produce green molecules, it will be a key to future growth, future jobs and future energy independence in Europe. An extremely important decision point for Europe is driven by policies. So will mandates like Red III be implemented and how forceful will the European politicians be on the on the mandate...Get the mandates implemented. It is going to be so crucial not only for Europe today but for Europe for the next 50 years."
Leanne discusses global momentum, regional differences, policy drivers, and the critical role of demand and infrastructure in scaling hydrogen. Plus, how S&P Global’s data supports investment and market growth.
"This is an incredible event, bring the industry together...the dialogue and conversations that have been happening over the last couple of days and really seeing that there is still a buzz and an energy behind a very challenging market right now around hydrogen and how do we move things forward"
-- 📆 We'll be returning to Copenhagen in 2026 for World Hydrogen and Carbon Week - register your interest here: info.greenpowerglobal.com/whcw-registerinterest-2026/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=interviewOn-Site Interview: Khurram Shahzad, Danfoss - World Hydrogen MENA 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-10-01 | In the latest interview at World Hydrogen MENA 2025, Vipul Garg from S&P Global speaks with Khurram Shahzad, Sales Manager for Drives MENA at Danfoss. Danfoss is a global leader in AC/DC and DC/DC power conversion, as well as variable speed control for electric motors.
Khurram shares his journey in the green hydrogen sector, which began in 2021 with a successful execution of a 5 megawatt pilot project. This was followed by a 24 megawatt project in Norway and a current 300 megawatt project in Germany, aimed at supplying green hydrogen to energy companies in Europe. He highlights Danfoss's commitment to providing energy-efficient end-to-end solutions, including high-pressure pumps, energy recovery devices, power converters, and heat exchangers. Khurram emphasises that energy efficiency is at the core of Danfoss's products, and the company also offers simulation software to optimise designs and predict performance outcomes, ensuring that clients achieve the best possible results.
Register your interest for 2026 - visit www.worldhydrogenmena.comOn-Site Interview: Raúl Alfaro Pelico, IRENA - World Hydrogen MENA 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-10-01 | In the latest interview at World Hydrogen MENA 2025, Vipul Garg from S&P Global speaks with Raúl Alfaro Pelico, Director of IRENA's Knowledge, Policy and Finance Centre (KPFC). IRENA plays a crucial role in supporting the global transition to renewable energy.
Raúl discusses the need for targeted industrial policies to scale the green hydrogen market, which is still in its infancy. He emphasises the importance of regulatory interventions and disincentives for fossil fuel-based hydrogen, alongside direct support for green hydrogen projects. Raúl highlights the necessity of national hydrogen strategies, which should be tailored to each country's priorities, including job creation and environmental considerations. He also addresses the uncertainties in project financing, advocating for a combination of financial and policy risk mitigation instruments to foster a supportive ecosystem for green hydrogen development.
Register your interest for 2026 - visit www.worldhydrogenmena.comOn-Site Interview: Luke Zhu, THE - World Hydrogen MENA 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-10-01 | In the latest interview at World Hydrogen MENA 2025, Vipul Garg from S&P Global speaks with Luke Zhu, Vice President of Business Development from TIANJIN MAINLAND HYDROGEN EQUIPMENT CO., Ltd. (THE) , one of our Platinum Sponsors. Founded in 1994 in Tianjin City, China, THE is a leading solution provider for alkaline water electrolysis technology, having installed over 1,000 electrolyser systems worldwide.
Luke shares insights into THE's innovations in the electrolyser sector, including the development of a third-generation membrane that is stronger and better suited to handle the fluctuations of renewable energy sources. He emphasises the company's extensive 30-year history, which has allowed them to accumulate valuable patents and experience. Luke highlights THE's capability to build large-scale systems, including five megawatt class single cell stacks, and their adaptability to meet the unique requirements of various customers in both traditional industries and green energy applications.
Register your interest for 2026 - visit www.worldhydrogenmena.comOn-Site Interview: Dalin Hu, H-RAY - World Hydrogen MENA 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-10-01 | In the latest interview at World Hydrogen MENA 2025, Vipul Garg from S&P Global speaks with Dalin Hu, Vice President and Co-founder of H-RAY, one of our Platinum Sponsors. H-RAY specializes in Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) water electrolysis for hydrogen production, with technologies originating from the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Dalin shares insights from his experience in the electrolyser manufacturing sector, highlighting H-RAY's significant advancements over the past five years. He notes the growing demand for green hydrogen in the MENA region, driven by local energy resources and climate change ambitions. Dalin explains that H-RAY's proprietary technology uses less precious metals and requires less electricity to produce hydrogen compared to competitors. He advocates for a hybrid approach that combines PEM and alkaline electrolysers for large-scale projects, suggesting that smaller, incremental projects may be more manageable and less risky than pursuing giga-scale initiatives all at once.
Register your interest for 2026 - visit www.worldhydrogenmena.comOn-Site Interview: Hossein Ameli, Imperial College London - World Hydrogen MENA 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-10-01 | In the latest interview at World Hydrogen MENA 2025, Vipul Garg from S&P Global speaks with Hossein Ameli, a Research Fellow from Imperial College London. Hossein is recognised for his expertise in hydrogen technologies and their role in advancing energy transition strategies.
Hossein discusses hydrogen's potential to enhance energy security and flexibility while supporting applications like power generation and heat decarbonisation. He acknowledges the current cost challenges but emphasises that ongoing research and technological advancements will likely reduce production costs, making hydrogen more viable for achieving net-zero targets by 2050. He compares hydrogen strategies in the UK and the MENA region, highlighting how each region is leveraging its unique resources to foster hydrogen production.
Register your interest for 2026 - visit www.worldhydrogenmena.comOn-Site Interview: Carlo Terragni, NEUMAN & ESSER Group - World Hydrogen MENA 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-10-01 | In the latest interview at World Hydrogen MENA 2025, Vipul Garg from S&P Global speaks with Carlo Terragni, Managing Director at NEUMAN & ESSER Group, one of our Gold Sponsors. NEUMAN & ESSER Group is a single-source provider of hydrogen infrastructure and carbon capture technology.
In this interview, Carlo Terragni discusses the company's unique position as an integrated solution provider in the hydrogen sector. With over 200 years of experience, NEUMAN & ESSER Group specialises in hydrogen infrastructure and carbon capture technologies, offering both hydrogen generation and compression systems. Carlo emphasises the importance of a collaborative approach in the green hydrogen sector, advocating for the integration of various technologies to support the transition to sustainable energy. He highlights that while green hydrogen is crucial, other technologies, such as carbon capture utilisation, also play a vital role in achieving a cleaner energy future.
Register your interest for 2026 - visit www.worldhydrogenmena.comOn-Site Interview: Nayana Mady, Vallourec - World Hydrogen MENA 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-10-01 | In the latest interview at World Hydrogen MENA 2025, Vipul Garg from S&P Global speaks with Nayana Mady from Vallourec, one of our Gold Sponsors, a world leader in premium tubular solutions, present in over 20 countries.
In this interview, Nayana provides an in-depth overview of Vallourec's Delphy technology, which was launched in late 2023. Delphy presents a compact and secure solution for large-scale, on-site hydrogen storage. Key highlights include its advanced metallurgy that enhances safety, a footprint that is 30 times smaller than traditional storage methods, and its flexibility in accommodating varying storage capacities. The technology effectively addresses hydrogen transportation challenges by incorporating both passive and active safety measures. Overall, Delphy aims to deliver a more efficient and cost-effective solution for hydrogen storage.
Register your interest for 2026 - visit www.worldhydrogenmena.comWorld Hydrogen MENA 2025 HighlightsWorld Hydrogen Leaders2025-09-30 | The 5th Annual World Hydrogen MENA Congress 2025 successfully brought together over 250 stakeholders from the hydrogen value chain to discuss the region’s role in the global hydrogen economy. We were proud to partner with the MENA Hydrogen Alliance and receive official patronage from the UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, highlighting our commitment to hydrogen development in MENA.
The congress featured an interactive Masterclass Day and main conference days that addressed key challenges in establishing a robust hydrogen market, with insights from esteemed speakers across MENA, China, Mongolia, Europe, and Japan. H.E. Sharif Al Olama emphasised local efforts to enhance regulations and infrastructure, reinforcing the consensus that hydrogen is crucial for MENA's energy future.
Visit: www.worldhydrogenmena.comWHW 2025 Pre-Event Interview: Inigo Uriarte, IngeteamWorld Hydrogen Leaders2025-09-15 | Ahead of World Hydrogen Week 2025 (6–10 October at Copenhagen’s Bella Center), we were delighted to speak with Inigo Uriarte of Ingeteam. He discussed the industry’s current hurdles—especially technology challenges—and highlighted how each project brings valuable lessons for advancing the sector. In particular, he shared insights on their recently commissioned project in the Castile and León region of Spain.
-- World Hydrogen Week returns to Copenhagen's Bella Center from 6 - 10 October 2025, uniting the largest community of senior hydrogen professionals for specialised training, intelligence and networking to accelerate projects through FID into operational phase and to optimise success.
Download the brochure to view the agenda, speakers, see who you will meet and more: info.greenpowerglobal.com/whw-download-brochure-2025/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=whw_interviewWorld Electrolysis North America 2025 - Interview RB Balaji, IFC - International Finance CorporationWorld Hydrogen Leaders2025-08-28 | In this pre-event interview ahead of World Electrolysis North America 2025 (September 22 - 24, Chicago), we speak with the Chief Industry Officer for Global Manufacturing at IFC, RB Balaji, about the future of green hydrogen and electrolysis in North America and across the globe.
He shares insights on the viability gap between green and gray hydrogen, the lack of demand due to cost imbalance, and how the World Bank Group is working to build financing structures to support local fertilizer production in emerging markets. With engagements across India, Brazil, Latin America, and Africa, IFC is helping drive innovation and resilience. The conversation also highlights the potential of electrochemistry to replace less sustainable processes and the speaker’s excitement about learning from global developers at the upcoming conference in Chicago, September 22–24. Don’t miss this deep dive into clean energy, investment strategy, and global collaboration - secure your place to join the conversation: worldelectrolysisnorthamerica.com/event/2025World Electrolysis North America 2025 - Pre-Event Interview: Joel Moser, First AmmoniaWorld Hydrogen Leaders2025-08-28 | In this pre-event interview ahead of World Electrolysis North America 2025 (September 22–24, Chicago), we speak with Joel Moser, CEO of First Ammonia, about the evolving global landscape for green ammonia and clean hydrogen.
He shares insights on the lack of commercial-scale demand in the U.S., the policy-driven nature of green fuel markets in Europe and Asia, and the challenges of aligning international regulatory frameworks. Joel also discusses First Ammonia’s flagship project in Texas, which will produce up to 300,000 metric tons of green ammonia annually using renewable energy, and highlights the importance of global collaboration through book-and-claim systems to streamline decarbonization.
The conversation explores infrastructure investment, market signals, and the role of government policy in driving climate action.
Joel looks forward to connecting with peers and partners at the upcoming World Electrolysis North America conference in Chicago (September 22 - 24). Don’t miss hearing more from Joel, who will dive deep into green ammonia, energy transition strategy, and global market development—secure your place to join the conversation: worldelectrolysisnorthamerica.com/event/2025On-Site Interview: Christoph Krinninger, Clariant - World Hydrogen Derivatives 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-07-22 | At World Hydrogen Derivatives 2025 congress in Amsterdam, Matthew Hodgkinson from S&P Global Commodity Insights interviewed Christoph Krinninger, Business Development Manager, Syngas & Fuels at Clariant.
Christoph discussed his role in leading project teams focused on developing new catalysts for ammonia cracking and methanol production. He highlighted Clarion's involvement in the European energy project, which successfully produced green methanol, and shared insights about their latest catalyst, MegaMax 900, designed for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Christoph also addressed the promising methanol-to-jet pathway and acknowledged challenges in catalyst development, particularly for ammonia cracking, while expressing optimism about ongoing advancements. He reflected on key insights from the event, including the potential of ammonia as a key hydrogen carrier for the future.
Visit: worldhydrogenderivatives.comWorld Hydrogen Derivatives 2025 TestimonialsWorld Hydrogen Leaders2025-07-16 | Hear what our attendees had to say at the recent World Hydrogen Derivatives, that took place in Amsterdam on 24-25 June 2025.
Visit: worldhydrogenderivatives.comWorld Hydrogen Derivatives 2025 HighlightsWorld Hydrogen Leaders2025-07-16 | The 3rd Annual World Hydrogen Derivatives Congress wrapped up after two insightful days of networking and discussions on the future of downstream hydrogen derivatives. Attendees explored the roles of green ammonia, methanol, e-fuels, and other derivatives in the global energy transition, with insights from industry leaders such as the European Commission and ExxonMobil. Key topics included navigating Power-to-X projects, market dynamics, regulatory challenges, and investment opportunities. The event highlighted the importance of collaboration among stakeholders, showcasing successful case studies and emphasising significant growth and innovation opportunities within the hydrogen derivatives sector.
Visit: worldhydrogenderivatives.comWorld Hydrogen Asia 開催に先立ち、株式会社商船三井様に独占インタビューをさせていただきましたWorld Hydrogen Leaders2025-06-25 | In this insightful interview, Azusa Nakajima from Mitsui O.S.K. delves into the pivotal role of hydrogen in the shipping industry ahead of her speaking participation at World Hydrogen Asia. Discover more on current infrastructure challenges and innovative solutions being explored, and the future of clean fuels. Watch this exclusive interview, to gain valuable insights into how hydrogen can revolutionize maritime transport and contribute to a sustainable future.
Join us at World Hydrogen Asia, July 8-10 in Tokyo, to hear more from Mitsui O.S.K. Register now to join over 200 of Asia's hydrogen leaders, learn and connect on the rapidly evolving landscape of clean hydrogen in Asia: worldhydrogenasia.com/event/2025
200名を超えるアジアの水素リーダーと交流し、急速に進化するアジアのクリーン水素の現状について語り合いましょう。お見逃しなく: worldhydrogenasia.com/event/2025Exclusive Interview: Yoshinori Negishi of ENEOS Corporation ahead of World Hydrogen Asia 2025World Hydrogen Leaders2025-06-18 | In today’s pre-event interview, we spoke with Yoshinori Negishi, Group Manager of the Hydrogen Supply Chain Planning Group at ENEOS Corporation.
Key Discussion Points: • Negishi-san's entry into the hydrogen space while working at ENEOS • What is ENEOS strategy for Hydrogen? • ENEOS unique choice of Methylcyclohexane (MCH) and rationale for that choice
Join us at World Hydrogen Asia 2025 in Tokyo from July 8 – 10, to explore more insights from ENEOS on Asia's thriving clean hydrogen and low-carbon fuels transition. Get key insights and real-life learnings from 60+ hydrogen experts and pioneers in Asia and around the globe and champion this complex landscape. Don't miss out—secure your spot now! worldhydrogenasia.com/2025Exclusive Interview: Nermina Terzić of United Nations - World Hydrogen DerivativesWorld Hydrogen Leaders2025-06-03 | We really enjoyed this edition of our World Hydrogen Derivatives pre-event interview series where we spoke to Energy Diplomacy Expert, Nermina Terzić. She shared her thoughts on how governments and policymakers can help support the development of the hydrogen industry, the importance of stakeholder collaboration to unlock new market opportunities and the role of hydrogen/green fuels in the broader energy shift.
In-person, Nermina will take part in discussions on global trade, regional competitive advantages and supply security. We’re looking forward to her enriching the conversation with her extensive experience in international relations, energy security and the green transition across many regions including Europe, Asia and the Americas. Find out more: www.worldhydrogenderivatives.com.Exclusive Interview: Nihad Kasraoui of Metafuels AG - World Hydrogen DerivativesWorld Hydrogen Leaders2025-06-03 | This week our World Hydrogen Derivatives Programme Director had the chance to catch up with expert speaker Nihad Kasraoui, Head of Process Engineering at Metafuels. Nihad shared her thoughts on policy and regulatory support for hydrogen derivatives projects and the key sectors that will drive demand for green fuels.
With her current focus being the development of cutting-edge technology for the production of e-SAF, we are excited to welcome her to the stage in Amsterdam this June, to weigh in on meeting 2025 aviation mandates.
Don't miss Nihad Kasraoui's discussion at the 3rd World Hydrogen Derivatives congress, taking place on 24-25 June in Amsterdam. To learn more, visit www.worldhydrogenderivatives.com.