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Andrew Murphy of Geokiln on Manufactured Subsurface Hydrogen, Ep. 12
In this episode of the H2 Liftoff podcast, host Tim La Valle speaks with Dr. Andrew Murphy, Managing Director Europe at GeoKiln, focusing on the company's work in manufactured subsurface hydrogen. Andrew brings 20 years of hydrogen experience across BP, Shell, and major advisory roles to GeoKiln, a company backed by Breakthrough Energy and selected for the U.S. Department of Energy's Lab Embedded Entrepreneurship program. GeoKiln aims to leverage oil and gas expertise and proven technology to stimulate iron-rich rock underground, aiming to generate low-carbon hydrogen at a price competitive with fossil fuels.
Andrew Murphy
Geokiln
16 Jun 2026
Episode 11 - Andrew Cottone, Founder and CEO at Aternium
In this episode of the H2 Liftoff podcast, host Tim La Valle sits down with Andrew Cottone, founder and CEO of Aternium. Andrew details the company’s innovative, patent-pending business model that combines clean hydrogen production with deuterium (heavy water) isolation to significantly lower the levelized cost of hydrogen. He shares his entrepreneurial journey and explains how Aternium is tackling a critical U.S. supply chain vulnerability by establishing domestic deuterium production. Andrew highlights Aternium's pre-FEED study with Kiewit, their revolutionary integration of Honeywell’s AI-driven digital twin technology, and sourcing electricity produced by nuclear power through a power purchase agreement (PPA).
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26 May 2026
Episode 10 - Dr. Noris Gallandat: CEO, GRZ Technologies
In this episode of the H2 Liftoff Podcast, host Tim La Valle sits down with Dr. Noris Gallandat, Co-founder and CEO of GRZ Technologies, to explore the transformative potential of metal hydrides in the hydrogen ecosystem. They discuss how material science is bridging the gap between renewable energy production and commercial, long-duration energy storage.
21 Apr 2026
Episode 9 - Pierre Levin, CEO, Vema Hydrogen
Is the hope of the hydrogen economy hidden right beneath our feet? In this episode of the H2 Liftoff Podcast, host Tim La Valle sits down with Pierre Levin, CEO at Vema Hydrogen, to discuss the shift from traditional fossil fuels to Engineered Mineral Hydrogen.
I hope you enjoy our conversation.
Tim La Valle
Host, H2 Liftoff Podcast
If you have thoughts or questions about this podcast or would like to suggest someone as a guest for the show, please contact me at tim.lavalle@hydrogeneconomy.org.
H2Economy
11 Feb 2026
Episode 8 - Dmitry Serov, Founder and CEO, Hyroad Energy
In the episode of the H2 Liftoff podcast, host Tim La Valle interviews Dmitry Serov, Founder and CEO of Hyroad Energy. Dmitry shares his vision for accelerating the growth of the hydrogen fuel truck ecosystem. He discusses several timely topics including hydrogen fuel cell versus battery electric trucks, Hyroad’s strategic acquisition of Nikola assets, their truck-as-a-service model, and the importance of partnerships. Dmitry also discusses Hyroad’s hydrogen infrastructure strategy, achieving diesel cost parity, and the hydrogen challenges and opportunities ahead. I hope you enjoy the podcast.
Tim La Valle
Host, H2 Liftoff Podcast
If you have thoughts or questions about this podcast or would like to suggest someone as a guest for the show, please contact me at tim.lavalle@hydrogeneconomy.org.
25 Nov 2025
Episode 7 - Oghosa Erhahon
In this episode of the H2 Liftoff podcast, host Tim La Valle interviews Oghosa Erhahon, Policy Officer at the Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Council and Co-founder of the Lagos Climate Network. Oghosa shares her thoughts on the importance of LDES and the potential for hydrogen in LDES applications. Oghosa also highlights the potential benefits of LDES and hydrogen for island nations, Namibia, and COP 30 climate commitments.
I hope you enjoy our conversation.
Tim La Valle
Co-Host, H2 Liftoff Podcast
If you have thoughts about this podcast or would like to suggest someone as a guest for the show, please contact Tim La Valle at tim.lavalle@hydrogeneconomy.org.
10 Nov 2025
Episode 6 - Roxana Bekemohammadi
In this episode of the H2 Liftoff podcast, co-host Tim La Valle interviews Roxana Bekemohammadi, founder and executive director of the U.S. Hydrogen Alliance (USHA). Roxana, a renowned leader in the hydrogen and fuel cell industry, is recognized for her expertise in policy advocacy, public service, and technology commercialization. Join Tim to hear Roxana’s thoughts on how to introduce hydrogen policy across America, the ramifications of the 45V legislation, the future of the H2 hubs, how to commercialize hydrogen, and the need to collaborate to make the hydrogen future a reality.
I hope you enjoy our conversation.
Tim La Valle
Co-Host, H2 Liftoff Podcast
If you have thoughts about this podcast or would like to suggest someone as a guest for the show, please contact Tim La Valle at tim.lavalle@hydrogeneconomy.org.
22 Jul 2025
Episode 5 - Rod Walton
“H2 Infinity and Beyond!” Rod Walton, Managing Editor of EnergyTech, enlightens us with his thoughts on hydrogen and the energy transition in this episode of the H2 Liftoff podcast.
24 Apr 2025
Episode 4 - Hydrogen Use Cases with Chris Tully
In Episode 4, host Tim La Valle and guest Chris Tully discuss use cases for hydrogen including material handling, stationary power, long-haul and drayage trucking, drones, air taxis, vending machines, electric horses and plywood.
Chris can be reached on LinkedIn (Chris Tully) or on his website at https://www.andnotor.info/.
3 Dec 2024
Episode 3: Financing Hydrogen Projects with John May
Tim La Valle and John May, Managing Director at Hamilton Clark Sustainable Capital, Inc., explore how John's SAF project financing expertise accelerates the financing of today's hydrogen projects.
26 Oct 2024
Tim LaValle Interviews Matthew Weaver, Sales Director, Americas - GKN Hydrogen
Tim LaValle Interviews Matthew Weaver, Sales Director, Americas - GKN Hydrogen
7 Aug 2024
H2 LIFTOFF Pilot Episode | Co-Hosts Rolf Taylor and Tim LaValle Preview the series
Co-hosts Rolf Taylor and Tim LaValle discuss their enthusiasm for sustainable energy, the need to displace fossil fuels ASAP, what's in store for the series, and why H2 is the solution that has earned the status of "Hydrogen Economy."
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