Hydrogen 2.0

In this episode of Hydrogen 2.0, we talk with Larry Young , CEO and Founder of Total Containment Inc , and Dan Fujinaga , Department Manager of Pipeline Integrity and Operations at C-FER Technologies , about the role pipelines will play in building a hydrogen economy.  Recorded at the 2026 Canadian Hydrogen Convention, the conversation explores why pipelines are essential for moving hydrogen at sc...

In this episode of Hydrogen 2.0, we talk with Eric Lefebvre, CEO of H2CanFly, and Alejandro Block, Environment Officer at the International Civil Aviation Organization, about the role hydrogen can play in decarbonizing aviation.   Recorded at the 2026 Canadian Hydrogen Convention, the conversation explores why hydrogen is emerging as a viable solution for Canada’s aviation sector, where early oppo...

In this episode of the Hydrogen 2.0 podcast, host Kessia Kopecky engages with Eugene Lepotak , President of Global Indigenous , and Inder Pal Singh , CEO of SBI Bio Energy , to discuss the transformative potential of hydrogen technology for remote and Indigenous communities. They explore the Golu Hydrogen technology, which produces hydrogen on-site from ethanol, and its applications in energy inde...

In this episode, we speak with the leaders behind the Canadian Hydrogen Convention who are bringing Canada’s most influential voices together to explore the trends, pressures, and opportunities shaping the global hydrogen conversation.  Guests: ·        Nick Samain , Senior Vice President, North America, DMG Events ·        Emelie Wood-Forsberg , Head of Content, DMG Events Key topics Evolution of...

What does it actually take to put hydrogen to work in real fleets, not just on paper? Drawing on a long-standing partnership between Diesel Tech Industries and the City of Edmonton, this conversation looks at what was learned by going first, the challenges that had to be worked through, and where the next real opportunities are emerging. GUESTS: ·          Rebecca Goldsack , COO, Diesel Tech Indus...

As Alberta and the Netherlands compare approaches to deployment, the focus turns to what it takes to move hydrogen through "the last mile" — and where collaboration can unlock near-term progress. Robin Heijmans , senior trade officer, hydrogen, with the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Vancouver , and Patrick Cnubben , CEO of Hydrogen Architects, share their perspectives. 

Kessia , Dave , and Iftikhar discussed the collaboration between Alberta Innovate s and Emissions Reduction Alberta in funding hydrogen innovation projects. They highlighted the seamless transition of projects between the two organizations, with Alberta Innovates supporting early-stage research and Emissions Reduction Alberta funding pilot plants and commercial deployments. The panelists noted tha...

In this episode of Hydrogen 2.0, we talk with Sarah Leichsenring, a grad research assistant and master’s student in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Alberta. Sarah works with Dr. Bob Koch and the Mechanical Engineering Energy Control Team, where she focuses on converting heavy-duty diesel engines to hydrogen–diesel dual-fuel operation. She explains how this technology wor...

To move hydrogen from pilots to commercial deployment isn’t just about technology—it’s about trust, safety and coordination. On this episode host Kessia Kopecky talks with Sidney Manning , Provincial Administrator, Plumbing & Gas with Alberta Municipal Affairs, and Jared Sayers , President & CEO of Azolla Hydrogen to unpack regulatory and operational steps. From navigating codes and permit...

On this episode host Kessia Kopecky talks with Professor Amit Kumar from the University of Alberta. Our guest shares his extensive experience with hydrogen research at the U of A, highlighting how the 2021 Alberta hydrogen roadmap has led to increased activity and the establishment of the Center for Hydrogen Innovation. Guest: Amit Kumar Email: Amit. Kumar@ualberta.ca Website: http://www.ualbertae...

In our first ever episode, we set the table for Hydrogen 2.0 in the Edmonton region. With Mayor Hnatiw (Sturgeon County), we talk about the job of a hub—not hype, but the work of getting the right people around the same table, aligning efforts and vision, and derisking early investments. We share a couple of real examples of how hub models and cohesive leadership have accelerated momentum. You’ll...

Coming this week! Our podcast features special guests and leaders discussing the many projects, partnerships, and innovations driving hydrogen adoption — starting in the Edmonton Metro Region, and expanding outward to Alberta, Canada, and the World.

Coming soon... it's 'Hydrogen 2.0'  Our podcast features special guests and leaders discussing the many projects, partnerships, and innovations driving hydrogen adoption — starting in the Edmonton Metro Region, and expanding outward to Alberta, Canada, and the World.