Hydrogen, the first element

In the sixth episode titled Exploring Opportunities for EU-Canada Hydrogen Cooperation, our CEO Jorgo Chatzimarkakis discusses with John Risley, Charmain and CEO of CFFI Ventures, and Stefan Kaufmann, former Innovation Commissioner for Green Hydrogen of the German government and now adviser to Thyssenkrupp. In the discussion about hydrogen market and technology's development in Canada and in Germany, the businessman and the policy advisor bring two different geographical and expertise perspectives about the topic. Taking into consideration the US' IRA, Canada's investments in the hydrogen sector and the European plans regarding H2Global and the Hydrogen Bank, our guests compare North America and the EU. They debate over the economic and financial support the industry needs to invest in the green energy transition and the role global cooperation and competition play.  

In this podcast episode, hosted by Hydrogen Europe, CEO Jorgo Chatzimarkakis engages in a dynamic conversation with Hydrogen Europe Research President Luigi Crema. Together, they delve into the crucial partnership between industry and research within the hydrogen sector. The episode explores the symbiotic relationship between innovative research initiatives and practical industry applications, shedding light on how collaboration fosters advancements in hydrogen technology.

During her State of the Union Address, the President of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen, defined 2023 as the "European Year of Skills", highlighting the urgency to overcome the shortage of skilled workforce in Europe, a challenge that affects the hydrogen sector as well. The rapid development of the European Hydrogen Value Chain over the coming years is expected to generate approximately 1 million highly skilled jobs by 2030, and up to 5.4 million by 2050.  In the fourth episode titled "Reskill to Repower: Preparing the Hydrogen workforce", our Chief Technology & Market Officer Stephen Jackson discusses with Massimo Valsania, VP of Engineering at EthosEnergy and Co-chair of Hydrogen Europe Skills Working Group. Starting off with Massimo's professional background and his current role in our association, the two speakers discussed the skills needed in the hydrogen economy and the policies that should be put in place to attract new generations.

In this episode titled "The Commission's support to the hydrogen ecosystem", our CEO Jorgo Chatzimarkakis discusses with Rosalinde van der Vlies, Clean Planet Director, DG RTD - European Commission. Starting off on how Rosalinde joined the Commission, the two speakers discuss the Commission's support in developing a hydrogen ecosystem, also in light of its participation in the Clean Hydrogen Partnership and the implications arising from the REPowerEU. 

In this episode of Hydrogen Europe's podcast "Hydrogen, the first element" our CEO Jorgo Chatzimarkakis discusses with Wind Europe's CEO  Giles Dickson. Starting off on how Giles joined Wind Europe, the two CEOs discuss the responsibilities their industries have in the new energy strategy set in the REPowerEU, as well as the fruitful synergies between hydrogen and wind. 

In the first episode of  Hydrogen Europe's podcast "Hydrogen, the first element" our CEO Jorgo Chatzimarkakis discusses with NEL's CEO and President of Hydrogen Europe Jon André Løkke. Starting off on how Jon joined the hydrogen sector, the two CEOs investigate the historical moment renewable hydrogen is currently living.