S3E01: Hydrogen pioneers: advancing the energy transition
In this episode, host James Banks, Director of Marketing and Communications, Europe and India, speaks to three industry experts at the forefront of the hydrogen economy to find out about hydrogen’s place within our clean energy future as well as the projects and places where that potential is becoming reality. What follows is a fascinating discussion that explores the hydrogen economy from multiple angles.
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Show Notes
👉 Key points
As well as an introduction into how hydrogen is made, what it is used for, its pivotal role in the energy transition, and public impact, listeners can expect:
- practical insights on hydrogen project planning and delivery
- commentary on regulation, investment and technology
- thoughts on balancing profitability and risk
- an insight into how green ammonia could decarbonise the agricultural sector and stabilise local food systems
- a glimpse into exciting new developments that we may see unfold over the next decade.
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Expert speakers:
➡️ Olivier Mussat: CEO at ATOME, the first and only green hydrogen, ammonia and fertiliser production company listed on the London Stock Exchange. ATOME is currently progressing plans to build one of the world’s first commercial large-scale green ammonia facilities in Paraguay.
Experience/background: Started as a field engineer in the power sector, moved to oil & gas, then infrastructure finance, before joining ATOME he was the chief investment officer of global energy at the IFC, the private investment arm of the World Bank.
➡️ Dr Nigel Holmes, CEO of the Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association, an organisation at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to become one of Europe’s clean energy powerhouses.
Experience/background: Has been CEO of SHFCA since 2011. Nigel has also worked for the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB) and BP Chemicals before leading the national industrial symbiosis programme for reuse of industrial by-products (NISP Scotland).
➡️ Sam Mackilligin, Hydrogen Director for Europe at AECOM.
Experience/background: After 15 years in project and commercial roles in the automotive industry and four years as a turbine supplier/EPC contractor building windfarms, Sam has been with AECOM for nearly 15 years looking after energy clients of all shapes and sizes. He now leads service delivery to hydrogen developers, managing the accounts of large corporate clients and new entrants, permitting and engineering some of the largest green hydrogen projects moving to their delivery phase.
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About the host
➡️James Banks, Director of Marketing and Communications. Been at AECOM for 6 years.
Hosting the Talking Infrastructure is a real highlight of my role at AECOM. Having launched the podcast back in 2019 I’ve seen it grow from something that was, to be honest, a bit of an experiment, to something that is now adding real value to our clients and the industry. With a growing and diverse audience, I’m always amazed when I receive emails and social comments from listeners all over the world. So, keep them coming!
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