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Global Tales of Carbon Transition

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by Erik Rakhou, Joachim von Scheele, Oghosa Erhahon, Jaqueline Pinto.

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<p>Global Tales of Carbon Transition is a fortnightly interview podcast that puts real-world decarbonisation stories front and center. Each episode brings you inside boardrooms, factories, trading floors, and policy forums to hear directly from the people turning climate promises into practical action.</p><p><strong>What we cover</strong></p><ul><li>Industrial technologies that cut emissions today: green steel, zero-methane LNG, digital twins for district heat</li><li>Policy shifts that reshape trade and supply chains—from carbon border rules to hydrogen incentives</li><li>Financing models that turn pilot projects into bankable assets</li><li>Regional spotlights that show how the energy transition plays out in Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas</li></ul><p><strong>Why we do it</strong></p><p>Decarbonisation is often discussed in lofty targets and distant deadlines. We focus on the here-and-now choices that executives, engineers, and regulators face every day. By sharing their successes and setbacks, we aim to help listeners see the transition not as a buzzword but as a series of solvable problems.</p><p><strong>Who you’ll hear</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Erik Rakhou</strong> – former BCG energy strategist turned hydrogen investor</li><li><strong>Joachim von Scheele</strong> – Global Commercialisation Director at Linde</li><li><strong>Oghosa Erhahon</strong> – sustainability advocate and producer who keeps the conversation grounded</li><li><strong>Jaqueline Pinto</strong> – energy lawyer researching hydrogen valleys (joined in Season 2)</li></ul><p>Together they balance strategic foresight with practitioner detail, ending every episode with a “Coffee-Machine Takeaway” you can share in sixty seconds.</p>

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November 5, 2025

Will there really be a hydrogen economy?

<p>Welcome to the final episode of Season 2 of the Global Tales of Carbon Transition (GTCT) podcast, your guide to the most important stories shaping the global shift to a low-carbon future. In this special wrap-up, we reflect on the season and revisit one of the year’s most anticipated debates: Will there really be a hydrogen economy? Moderated by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-critchlow-4658539/"> Andy Critchlow</a>, Head of News @S&amp;P Global Commodity Insights debate took place on 29 October 2025.</p><p>Recorded during World Hydrogen Week 2025 and the debate brought together two leading voices, <strong>Michael Liebreich</strong>, Founder of Bloomberg New Energy Finance, and <strong>Erik Rakhou</strong>, GTCT co-host and author of Touching Hydrogen’s Future: Tour Around the Globe. This conversation explores optimism versus realism in the future of hydrogen and the path toward decarbonization.</p><ul><li>Thank you to<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-critchlow-4658539/"> Andy Critchlow</a>, Head of News @ S&amp;P Global Commodity Insights, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-rankin-44525b45/">Lucy Rankin</a> and the World Hydrogen Leaders <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.worldhydrogenweek.com">www.worldhydrogenweek.com</a> team for the organisation.</li><li>Sponsor: A big thank you to our sponsor Rakhou Associates, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rakhou.com/">https://rakhou.com/</a> for sponsoring this episode of Global Tales of Carbon Transition </li><li>Hosts: Joachim von Scheele, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joachim-von-scheele-2372695/">Joachim von Scheele | LinkedIn</a>; Erik Rajhou, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-rakhou/">Erik Rakhou | LinkedIn</a>; Oghosa Erhahon, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/oghosa-erhahon-a6042685/">Oghosa Erhahon | LinkedIn</a>; and Jaqueline Pinto <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaqueline-pinto-687a17100/">Jaqueline Pinto | LinkedIn</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://theresadn.eu">http://theresadn.eu</a> </li></ul><p>Erik Rakhou underscores hydrogen’s vital role in decarbonization and resilience, citing progress across key regions. Michael Liebreich counters with realism, pointing to cost and physics limits while urging focus on electrification, innovation, and fair carbon pricing.</p><p><strong>Closing Thoughts:</strong> The hosts close a season spanning climate jobs, methane, geopolitics, and hydrogen, reminding us that true decarbonization demands diversity, innovation, and shared opportunity.</p><p><strong>Special Thanks</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Andy Critchlow</strong> (Moderator, S&amp;P Global Commodity Insights)</li><li><strong>Michael Liebreich</strong> &amp; <strong>Erik Rakhou</strong> (Debate Guests)</li><li><strong>S&amp;P Global</strong> for hosting the live debate at World Hydrogen Week 2025</li><li>State of Play of H2 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://observatory.clean-hydrogen.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2024-11/The%20European%20hydrogen%20market%20landscape_November%202024.pdf">The European hydrogen market landscape</a>? </li></ul><p><strong>Listen &amp; Subscribe </strong>Follow Global Tales of Carbon Transition wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://whatspodcasting.net">whatspodcasting.net</a> </p>

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October 31, 2025

From Quantity to Quality: The Inocel Hydrogen Story

<p>Broadcast live from <strong>World Hydrogen Week in Copenhagen</strong>, hosts <strong>Jacqueline</strong>, <strong>Eric</strong>, <strong>Joachim</strong>, and <strong>Oghosa</strong> return for another dynamic conversation on Global Tales of Carbon Transition. In this episode, they sit down with <strong>Jessica Horn</strong>, <strong>Business Developer at INOCEL</strong>, to explore how a father–daughter journey from the Arctic led to one of Europe’s most exciting hydrogen technology ventures.</p><p>Jessica recounts how her father, world explorer <strong>Mike Horn</strong>, witnessed the visible effects of climate change during an expedition across the Arctic and decided to act. Together, they sought to build a hydrogen-powered vehicle for the legendary <strong>Dakar Rally</strong>, which ultimately sparked the founding of <strong>INOCEL,</strong> a company now pioneering high-performance hydrogen fuel cells for mobility, industry, and energy applications.</p><p>From powering off-road races to enabling clean energy at ports and major events, this conversation captures the spirit of innovation, persistence, and collaboration driving the next phase of hydrogen adoption worldwide.</p><p>Key Takeaways</p><ul><li><strong>The Birth of INOCEL:</strong> How an Arctic expedition and the will to act on climate change sparked a breakthrough hydrogen company.</li><li><strong>Hydrogen Mobility Reimagined:</strong> Why high-power, responsive fuel cells are critical for heavy-duty vehicles, industrial machinery, and marine use.</li><li><strong>From Hype to Purpose:</strong> The global hydrogen narrative is shifting from theoretical discussions to tangible use cases and scalable solutions.</li><li><strong>Simplifying Regulation:</strong> The call for global alignment and simplified frameworks to help innovators and adopters move faster.</li><li><strong>Collaboration Over Competition:</strong> A shared vision emerging across the sector—progress through partnership, not rivalry.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Topics Covered</strong></p><ul><li>Founding journey of INOCEL</li><li>Hydrogen mobility and stationary applications</li><li>Regulatory and safety challenges</li><li>Event and port decarbonization</li><li>Global collaboration for clean energy innovation</li></ul>

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October 25, 2025

S2-Ep6- Hydrogen - From Hype to Hope with Marina Marina Hritsyshyna

<p>Live from <strong>Copenhagen</strong> at World Hydrogen Week, hosts <strong>Jacqueline</strong>, <strong>Eric</strong>, <strong>Joachim</strong>, and <strong>Oghosa</strong> return for <strong>Season Two </strong>of the Global Tales of Carbon Transition Podcast. In this episode, they sit down with <strong>Marina Hritsyshyna</strong>, a hydrogen regulation specialist and lawyer, to unpack the complex but fascinating evolution of hydrogen in the global energy mix from Europe’s regulatory frameworks to Asia’s fast-rising influence and America’s pragmatic shifts.</p><p>Marina shares her personal journey from building wind farms in Ukraine to advising on renewable hydrogen regulation in the EU and Germany. Together, the hosts and Marina explore questions around <strong>RFMBOs</strong>, <strong>low-carbon vs. renewable hydrogen</strong>, and the fine balance between <strong>over-regulation and market growth</strong>.</p><p></p><p>The conversation weaves through:</p><ul><li>Why the <strong>EU remains a key player</strong> despite growing competition from Asia</li><li>How <strong>India’s coal-based grid</strong> complicates hydrogen export ambitions</li><li>The future of <strong>certification and life-cycle emissions standards</strong></li><li>The need for <strong>pragmatism and dialogue</strong> in EU regulation</li><li>Whether <strong>hydrogen will stay in Europe’s top three energy vectors</strong></li><li>And ultimately, how optimism can coexist with complexity in the global energy transition</li></ul><p>The episode closes on a hopeful note: that even amid regulation fatigue and geopolitical uncertainty, collaboration, innovation, and steady dialogue will define the next chapter of hydrogen’s story.</p><p></p><p>Topics Covered</p><ul><li>Renewable vs. low-carbon hydrogen</li><li>European regulatory frameworks (RFMBOs, CBAM, Clean Industrial Deal)</li><li>Global hydrogen market dynamics (EU, US, Asia)</li><li>Certification and life-cycle assessment</li><li>Policy-industry dialogue in the energy transition</li></ul><p></p><p>Key Takeaways</p><ul><li>The EU’s hydrogen regulation remains central to its decarbonization agenda, but <strong>balance and flexibility</strong> are essential.</li><li><strong>Asia’s role,</strong> particularly that of China and India, is growing, but <strong>regulatory alignment</strong> with EU standards remains a significant hurdle.</li><li>The <strong>dialogue between policymakers, industry, and innovators</strong> must deepen to achieve practical progress.</li><li>The <strong>definition of “low-carbon hydrogen”</strong> is evolving, signaling a shift toward inclusivity and market realism.</li><li>Hydrogen will likely integrate into <strong>broader energy systems</strong>, alongside renewables, nuclear, and CCUS, rather than exist alone.</li></ul><p></p><p></p>

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What is Global Tales of Carbon Transition?
<p>Global Tales of Carbon Transition is a fortnightly interview podcast that puts real-world decarbonisation stories front and center. Each episode brings you inside boardrooms, factories, trading floors, and policy forums to hear directly from the people turning climate promises into practical action.</p><p><strong>What we cover</strong></p><ul><li>Industrial technologies that cut emissions today: green steel, zero-methane LNG, digital twins for district heat</li><li>Policy shifts that reshape trade and supply chains—from carbon border rules to hydrogen incentives</li><li>Financing models that turn pilot projects into bankable assets</li><li>Regional spotlights that show how the energy transition plays out in Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas</li></ul><p><strong>Why we do it</strong></p><p>Decarbonisation is often discussed in lofty targets and distant deadlines. We focus on the here-and-now choices that executives, engineers, and regulators face every day. By sharing their successes and setbacks, we aim to help listeners see the transition not as a buzzword but as a series of solvable problems.</p><p><strong>Who you’ll hear</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Erik Rakhou</strong> – former BCG energy strategist turned hydrogen investor</li><li><strong>Joachim von Scheele</strong> – Global Commercialisation Director at Linde</li><li><strong>Oghosa Erhahon</strong> – sustainability advocate and producer who keeps the conversation grounded</li><li><strong>Jaqueline Pinto</strong> – energy lawyer researching hydrogen valleys (joined in Season 2)</li></ul><p>Together they balance strategic foresight with practitioner detail, ending every episode with a “Coffee-Machine Takeaway” you can share in sixty seconds.</p>
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