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.
Edmonton Region Hydrogen HUB is a collaborative initiative dedicated to advancing a thriving hydrogen economy in the Edmonton Region and beyond. Bringing together municipalities, industry, and associations, the HUB focuses on building a robust hydrogen value chain through collaboration, system integration, and policy advocacy. Leveraging the region’s world-class hydrogen production facilities and strategic infrastructure, the HUB drives innovation, promotes decarbonization, and stimulates economic growth, positioning the Edmonton region as a global leader in sustainable hydrogen development.
Hydrogen Innovations at YEG / Myron Keehn, President & CEO of Edmonton International Airport
Today's conversation explores the innovative hydrogen initiatives at Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and its role in the broader hydrogen ecosystem in the Edmonton region. Myron Keehn, the President and CEO of YEG, discusses the airport's leadership in hydrogen technology, partnerships with regional and international entities, and the practical applications of hydrogen in airport operations, including the use of hydrogen-powered snow sweepers and drones. The conversation also addresses the challenges of hydrogen supply and infrastructure, emphasizing the airport's unique position as a testing ground for hydrogen innovations.
Hosts:
Bryn Griffiths
Brent Lakeman- Executive Director / Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub
Takeaways
Edmonton is a major global player in hydrogen production.
The airport serves as a test facility for hydrogen technologies.
Hydrogen is crucial for sustainable aviation fuel production.
Partnerships are key to advancing hydrogen initiatives.
The airport's ecosystem supports various hydrogen applications.
Hydrogen-powered vehicles are reliable in extreme weather.
Innovative projects like hydrogen snow sweepers are underway.
Supply chain challenges exist for hydrogen purity and availability.
Drones powered by hydrogen are being explored for various applications.
The future of hydrogen in aviation looks promising.
Sound Bites
"Edmonton is like its own country."
"We are blessed to be the shiny object."
"We need ecosystem to scale hydrogen."
"Hydrogen is the future of energy."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Hydrogen Innovations at YEG
02:21
The Role of Edmonton International Airport in Hydrogen Development
06:38
Collaborative Efforts and Partnerships in Hydrogen
10:21
Innovative Applications: Hydrogen-Powered Snow Sweepers
12:03
Challenges in Hydrogen Supply and Infrastructure
14:55
Exploring Drone Technologies and Future Applications
17:22
Reliability and Operational Success of Hydrogen Technologies
21:56
Looking Ahead: The Future of Hydrogen at YEG
6 Aug 2026
Part 2: Pipelines: Navigating Risks in the Hydrogen Ecosystem / Larry Young and Dan Fujinaga
In this continued conversation on Hydrogen 2.0, we return to Larry Young (https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-young-b52563219/), CEO and Founder of Total Containment Inc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/totalcontainmentinc/), and Dan Fujinaga (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-fujinaga-p-eng-518a48126/), Department Manager of Pipeline Integrity and Operations at C-FER Technologies (https://www.linkedin.com/company/c-fer-technologies/), for a deeper look at risk in the hydrogen ecosystem.
Recorded at the 2026 Canadian Hydrogen Convention, this episode digs into what it will take to earn public trust in hydrogen, from the lessons learned across other energy sectors to the role pilot programs, like Edmonton's hydrogen bus fleet, play in building a track record of safe performance. Larry and Dan also unpack the current state of pipeline testing and development, the technical limitations of testing hydrogen at scale, and why bringing the public along for the ride, through transparency and incremental progress, will be just as important as the engineering itself.
Guests:
Larry Young (https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-young-b52563219/), CEO and Founder, Total Containment Inc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/totalcontainmentinc/)
Dan Fujinaga (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-fujinaga-p-eng-518a48126/), Department Manager - Pipeline Integrity and Operations, C-FER Technologies (https://www.linkedin.com/company/c-fer-technologies/)
Host: Kessia Kopecky (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kessiakopeckypr/)
Website: http://hydrogen.ca (http://hydrogen.ca)
2 Jul 2026
Pipelines: The Backbone of the Hydrogen Economy / Larry Young and Dan Fujinaga / Part One
In this episode of Hydrogen 2.0, we talk with Larry Young (https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-young-b52563219/), CEO and Founder of Total Containment Inc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/totalcontainmentinc/), and Dan Fujinaga (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-fujinaga-p-eng-518a48126/), Department Manager of Pipeline Integrity and Operations at C-FER Technologies (https://www.linkedin.com/company/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 scale, the potential to adapt existing infrastructure, and the safety, material, and economic questions that need to be addressed along the way. They also discuss the importance of quantitative risk assessment, ongoing maintenance, testing, and investment in making hydrogen transportation safe, practical, and commercially viable.
Guests: Larry Young (https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-young-b52563219/), CEO and Founder, Total Containment Inc (https://www.linkedin.com/company/totalcontainmentinc/)
Dan Fujinaga (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-fujinaga-p-eng-518a48126/), Department Manager - Pipeline Integrity and Operations, C-FER Technologies (https://www.linkedin.com/company/c-fer-technologies/)
Host: Kessia Kopecky (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kessiakopeckypr/)
Website: http://hydrogen.ca (http://hydrogen.ca)
4 Jun 2026
The Flight Path Forward / Eric Lefebvre & Alejandro Block
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 opportunities are taking shape across drones, commercial aviation, and defence applications, and what it will take to move from pilots and demonstrations to broader adoption. They also discuss international collaboration, certification, policy alignment, and the role regional hydrogen ecosystems like the Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub can play in accelerating deployment.
Guests:
Eric Lefebvre (https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-lefebvre-20b8b8) CEO, H2CanFly (https://h2canfly.com/)
Alejandro Block (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandro-block) Environment Officer, International Civil Aviation (https://www.icao.int/)
Organization Host: Kessia Kopecky (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kessiakopeckypr)
Website: http://hydrogen.ca (http://hydrogen.ca)
7 May 2026
Empowering Self‑Reliance in Indigenous Communities / Eugene Lepotak & Inder Pal Singh
In this episode of the Hydrogen 2.0 podcast, host Kessia Kopecky engages with Eugene Lepotak (https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugene-lapotac-729740367/), President of Global Indigenous (https://globalindigenous.ca/), and Inder Pal Singh (https://www.linkedin.com/in/inder-pal-singh-96615a14/), CEO of SBI Bio Energy (https://www.sbibioenergy.com/), 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 independence, food production, and water access. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and the opportunities that exist for Indigenous voices in the energy sector. This episode was recorded on-location at the 2026 Canadian Hydrogen Convention in Edmonton.
2 Apr 2026
Canada in the Global Hydrogen Conversation / Nick Samain & Emelie Wood-Forsberg
In this episode, we speak with the leaders behind the Canadian Hydrogen Convention (https://www.hydrogenexpo.com/) who are bringing Canada’s most influential voices together to explore the trends, pressures, and opportunities shaping the global hydrogen conversation.
Guests:
· Nick Samain (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicksamain/), Senior Vice President, North America, DMG Events
· Emelie Wood-Forsberg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/emelie-w-73aa1783/), Head of Content, DMG Events (https://www.dmgevents.com/)
Key topics
Evolution of the Canadian Hydrogen Convention
Themes and Trends in Hydrogen Economy
International Participation and Global Impact
Technological Innovations and Market Activation
Future Outlook and Strategic Goals
Resources
Canadian Hydrogen Convention (https://hydrogenexpo.com/)
DMG Events (https://dmgevents.com/)
5 Mar 2026
Lessons from the First Movers / Heidi Hicks & Rebecca Goldsack
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 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-goldsack-03b17a44/), COO, Diesel Tech Industries (https://dtiguardian.com/)
· Heidi Hicks (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-hicks-34743b6b/), Director, Municipal Fleet Maintenance, City of Edmonton (https://www.edmonton.ca/)
HOST:
Kessia Kopecky (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kessiakopeckypr/), Communications & Engagement Lead, Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub
kessia@hydrogen.ca
hydrogen.ca (https://www.hydrogen.ca/)
5 Feb 2026
The Last Mile / Robin Heijmans & Patrick Cnubben
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 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-heijmans-734260a9/), senior trade officer, hydrogen, with the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Vancouver (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/contact/embassies-consulates-general/canada/consulate-general-vancouver), and Patrick Cnubben (https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-cnubben-8864b7a/), CEO of Hydrogen Architects, share their perspectives.
11 Dec 2025
Edmonton's Hydrogen Innovation Ecosystem / David Van Den Assem & Iftikhar Huq
Kessia, Dave, and Iftikhar discussed the collaboration between Alberta Innovates 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 that the hydrogen innovation ecosystem has evolved, with a focus on shorter-term, economic opportunities, particularly in transportation. They also emphasized the importance of considering broader emissions reduction and economic viability in project selection.
GUESTS:
David Van Den Assem- Alberta Innovates
david.vandenassem@albertainnovates.ca (mailto:david.vandenassem@albertainnovates.ca)
Iftikhar Huq- Emissions Reduction Alberta
ihuq@eralberta.ca (mailto:ihuq@eralberta.ca)
HOST:
Kessia Kopecky
Edmonton GLOBAL
http://hydrogen.ca/ (http://hydrogen.ca/)
12 Nov 2025
A Series of Deliberate Steps / Sarah Leichsenring
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 works, what it takes to retrofit existing diesel engines, and how it can help reduce emissions while using the vehicles and systems we have today.
Guest: Sarah Leichsenring-
Grad research assistant fellow and master’s student, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Alberta
Host: Kessia Kopecky
Website: http://hydrogen.ca
29 Oct 2025
Bridging Innovation with Regulation / Sidney Manning & Jared Sayers
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 permits to commissioning Alberta’s first mobile hydrogen refuelling station, they share how early collaboration between regulators and innovators helps de-risk projects, build public confidence, and accelerate adoption.
Guest: Sidney Manning
Guest: Jared Sayers
Host: Kessia Kopecky
Website: http://hydrogen.ca
9 Oct 2025
Centre for Hydrogen Innovation / Amit Kumar
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.ualbertaenergysytems.ca
Host: Kessia Kopecky
Website: http://hydrogen.ca
22 Sept 2025
Hydrogen 2.0 The Podcast / Brent Lakeman & Alanna Hnatiw
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 also hear what this series will dig into next, and where we’re headed in our economy, and why it's important.
Guests:
Alanna Hnatiw, Mayor, Sturgeon County
Brent Lakeman, Executive Director, Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub
WEBSITE: https://www.hydrogen.ca/ (https://www.hydrogen.ca/)
20 Sept 2025
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