(don't) Waste Water! | Water Tech to Solve the World

The Truth Behind the 470 Bn€ Hydrogen Opportunity

20min | 03/14/2022

Description

As the World needs to decarbonize, Hydrogen gets often portrayed as an incredible solution.

An energy carrier, 100% carbon-free to power the new nexus?

Well, carbon-free, that's swiftly said. But is it true?

Today, 98.7% of the world's hydrogen is produced from... fossil fuels.

Which in turn, makes it a pretty carbon-intensive good.

Hence, before using Hydrogen to decarbonize the World, we'll better first decarbonize... Hydrogen!

Now, that also is faster said than done. From Blue to Green through Pink and Turquoise, Hydrogen exists in a Rainbow. But are all colors born equal? What's the one we shall bet on? Where shall we use hydrogen in the future? How?

I started this investigation with a precious helper: BlueTech Research's insight report on the hydrogen economy.

Along the way, I met with very knowledgeable experts, like Paul Martin, Alena Fargere, and Geoff Ward.

These are the ones that will guide us in the Hydrogen Trilogy currently airing on the podcast!

And if you watch the video version of this bonus episode, you'll get to know the 2011 version of myself 😉

➡️ Check it out here: https://youtu.be/64Lj80gVBzg

Listen to the full interviews with:

➡️ Paul Martin - Founder of Spitfire Research

➡️ Alena Fargere - Principal at SWEN Capital Partners

➡️ Geoff Ward - CEO of HAZER Group Limited

Wanna join the discussion? Come tell me on LinkedIn!

***

➡️ Do you like this short format, answering one key question/topic? Let me know on LinkedIn!

➡️ Get the Full Podcast Series here: https://dww.show/

➡️ Check all my Video Deep Dives: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsMC1BYAun2JtMT177jTGOw

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Chapters

How to store excess Energy (if you don't have mountains)
1min
All the colors of Hydrogen
3min
The only REAL color of Hydrogen (today)
4min
Hydrogen is a decarbonization problem
5min
Blue Hydrogen: the natural solution?
6min
The promising Green Hydrogen (and its Water Impact)
7min
Green Hydrogen - a Reality Check
9min
Fighting Thermodynamics (and leveraging Geography)
11min
What shall we use Hydrogen for in the Future?
13min
How shall governments support decarbonization?
15min
Turquoise Hydrogen - the REAL solution?
16min
How do you produce Turquoise Hydrogen?
17min
Where to produce Turquoise Hydrogen? (and Welcome Side-Effects)
17min
Who produces Turquoise Hydrogen today?
18min
SUMMARY
19min

About (don't) Waste Water! | Water Tech to Solve the World

❓ Ever wondered how the #WaterIndustry was reacting to our World's Water Challenges? Water Scarcity? #SDG6? PFAS? Climate Change? Circular Economy? Digitization and Smart Water?

💪 Get the Water Market pulse for free. In one hour per week, while you do the dishes!

📈 We talk water investment, water tech, water entrepreneurship and water market with entrepreneurs, thought leaders, book authors, scientists, investment funds, VCs, and C-Level experts from water majors.

➡️ Leverage their insights, advice & experience and ensure to stay on top of best practices

🗓️ Tune in every Wednesday (don't miss out! 😅)

🌐 Find all the detailed episode notes, interviews, infographics, and more at http://dww.show

Currently in its 10th Season, the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast has already welcomed around 250 guests from Water Majors (SUEZ, Veolia, Jacobs, Xylem, Kemira, Evoqua, Aquatech, SKion Water...), Scale-Ups (Cambrian Innovation, Epic Cleantec, Gradiant, Liqtech, 374Water, Gingko Bioworks...), Start-Ups (Puraffinity, KETOS, 120Water, ZwitterCo, Membrion, Source...), Universities (Berkeley, the Columbia Water Center), Investment Funds (Sciens Water, Mazarine, Burnt Island Ventures...), Business Accelerators (Imagine H2O, Elemental...), Book Authors (Seth Siegel, David Sedlak, David Lloyd Owen...) or Market Intelligence Companies (BlueTech Research, Global Water Intelligence, World Bank, OECD, Isle Utilities...). Or simply water legends like Gary White, Mina Guli or Andrew Benedek!

On the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast, I strive to make the Water Industry easy to understand for everyone, starting with water professionals, executives, and investors. Hence, he opens the microphone to seasoned, inspirational water experts to discuss their field of excellence.

No one can claim an all-around in-depth understanding of a matter as complex as Water. But piece by piece, you can rebuild the puzzle. With curiosity, patience, and passion, Antoine Walter explores topics such as Advanced Treatment Technologies, Water-Energy Nexus (Hydrogen, Lithium...), PFAS removal, Nature-Based Solutions, Wastewater Reuse, Distributed Water Treatments, Water Finance, and Water Entrepreneurship.

I actually firmly believe that regular listeners of the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast may, in the end, claim a "Water MBA!"

A particular field of interest is how innovation forms, grows and gets widely adopted in a complex and conservative field like the Water Industry. This may be one of the keys to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal n°6 - #SDG6.

Oh, and in short, about me: I'm a water engineer turned avid student of the water business, market, finance, and tech. I'm married, a happy father of three, and I'm French (nobody's perfect 😅).

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About (don't) Waste Water! | Water Tech to Solve the World

❓ Ever wondered how the #WaterIndustry was reacting to our World's Water Challenges? Water Scarcity? #SDG6? PFAS? Climate Change? Circular Economy? Digitization and Smart Water?

💪 Get the Water Market pulse for free. In one hour per week, while you do the dishes!

📈 We talk water investment, water tech, water entrepreneurship and water market with entrepreneurs, thought leaders, book authors, scientists, investment funds, VCs, and C-Level experts from water majors.

➡️ Leverage their insights, advice & experience and ensure to stay on top of best practices

🗓️ Tune in every Wednesday (don't miss out! 😅)

🌐 Find all the detailed episode notes, interviews, infographics, and more at http://dww.show

Currently in its 10th Season, the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast has already welcomed around 250 guests from Water Majors (SUEZ, Veolia, Jacobs, Xylem, Kemira, Evoqua, Aquatech, SKion Water...), Scale-Ups (Cambrian Innovation, Epic Cleantec, Gradiant, Liqtech, 374Water, Gingko Bioworks...), Start-Ups (Puraffinity, KETOS, 120Water, ZwitterCo, Membrion, Source...), Universities (Berkeley, the Columbia Water Center), Investment Funds (Sciens Water, Mazarine, Burnt Island Ventures...), Business Accelerators (Imagine H2O, Elemental...), Book Authors (Seth Siegel, David Sedlak, David Lloyd Owen...) or Market Intelligence Companies (BlueTech Research, Global Water Intelligence, World Bank, OECD, Isle Utilities...). Or simply water legends like Gary White, Mina Guli or Andrew Benedek!

On the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast, I strive to make the Water Industry easy to understand for everyone, starting with water professionals, executives, and investors. Hence, he opens the microphone to seasoned, inspirational water experts to discuss their field of excellence.

No one can claim an all-around in-depth understanding of a matter as complex as Water. But piece by piece, you can rebuild the puzzle. With curiosity, patience, and passion, Antoine Walter explores topics such as Advanced Treatment Technologies, Water-Energy Nexus (Hydrogen, Lithium...), PFAS removal, Nature-Based Solutions, Wastewater Reuse, Distributed Water Treatments, Water Finance, and Water Entrepreneurship.

I actually firmly believe that regular listeners of the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast may, in the end, claim a "Water MBA!"

A particular field of interest is how innovation forms, grows and gets widely adopted in a complex and conservative field like the Water Industry. This may be one of the keys to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal n°6 - #SDG6.

Oh, and in short, about me: I'm a water engineer turned avid student of the water business, market, finance, and tech. I'm married, a happy father of three, and I'm French (nobody's perfect 😅).

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

As the World needs to decarbonize, Hydrogen gets often portrayed as an incredible solution.

An energy carrier, 100% carbon-free to power the new nexus?

Well, carbon-free, that's swiftly said. But is it true?

Today, 98.7% of the world's hydrogen is produced from... fossil fuels.

Which in turn, makes it a pretty carbon-intensive good.

Hence, before using Hydrogen to decarbonize the World, we'll better first decarbonize... Hydrogen!

Now, that also is faster said than done. From Blue to Green through Pink and Turquoise, Hydrogen exists in a Rainbow. But are all colors born equal? What's the one we shall bet on? Where shall we use hydrogen in the future? How?

I started this investigation with a precious helper: BlueTech Research's insight report on the hydrogen economy.

Along the way, I met with very knowledgeable experts, like Paul Martin, Alena Fargere, and Geoff Ward.

These are the ones that will guide us in the Hydrogen Trilogy currently airing on the podcast!

And if you watch the video version of this bonus episode, you'll get to know the 2011 version of myself 😉

➡️ Check it out here: https://youtu.be/64Lj80gVBzg

Listen to the full interviews with:

➡️ Paul Martin - Founder of Spitfire Research

➡️ Alena Fargere - Principal at SWEN Capital Partners

➡️ Geoff Ward - CEO of HAZER Group Limited

Wanna join the discussion? Come tell me on LinkedIn!

***

➡️ Do you like this short format, answering one key question/topic? Let me know on LinkedIn!

➡️ Get the Full Podcast Series here: https://dww.show/

➡️ Check all my Video Deep Dives: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsMC1BYAun2JtMT177jTGOw

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Chapters

How to store excess Energy (if you don't have mountains)
1min
All the colors of Hydrogen
3min
The only REAL color of Hydrogen (today)
4min
Hydrogen is a decarbonization problem
5min
Blue Hydrogen: the natural solution?
6min
The promising Green Hydrogen (and its Water Impact)
7min
Green Hydrogen - a Reality Check
9min
Fighting Thermodynamics (and leveraging Geography)
11min
What shall we use Hydrogen for in the Future?
13min
How shall governments support decarbonization?
15min
Turquoise Hydrogen - the REAL solution?
16min
How do you produce Turquoise Hydrogen?
17min
Where to produce Turquoise Hydrogen? (and Welcome Side-Effects)
17min
Who produces Turquoise Hydrogen today?
18min
SUMMARY
19min

About (don't) Waste Water! | Water Tech to Solve the World

❓ Ever wondered how the #WaterIndustry was reacting to our World's Water Challenges? Water Scarcity? #SDG6? PFAS? Climate Change? Circular Economy? Digitization and Smart Water?

💪 Get the Water Market pulse for free. In one hour per week, while you do the dishes!

📈 We talk water investment, water tech, water entrepreneurship and water market with entrepreneurs, thought leaders, book authors, scientists, investment funds, VCs, and C-Level experts from water majors.

➡️ Leverage their insights, advice & experience and ensure to stay on top of best practices

🗓️ Tune in every Wednesday (don't miss out! 😅)

🌐 Find all the detailed episode notes, interviews, infographics, and more at http://dww.show

Currently in its 10th Season, the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast has already welcomed around 250 guests from Water Majors (SUEZ, Veolia, Jacobs, Xylem, Kemira, Evoqua, Aquatech, SKion Water...), Scale-Ups (Cambrian Innovation, Epic Cleantec, Gradiant, Liqtech, 374Water, Gingko Bioworks...), Start-Ups (Puraffinity, KETOS, 120Water, ZwitterCo, Membrion, Source...), Universities (Berkeley, the Columbia Water Center), Investment Funds (Sciens Water, Mazarine, Burnt Island Ventures...), Business Accelerators (Imagine H2O, Elemental...), Book Authors (Seth Siegel, David Sedlak, David Lloyd Owen...) or Market Intelligence Companies (BlueTech Research, Global Water Intelligence, World Bank, OECD, Isle Utilities...). Or simply water legends like Gary White, Mina Guli or Andrew Benedek!

On the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast, I strive to make the Water Industry easy to understand for everyone, starting with water professionals, executives, and investors. Hence, he opens the microphone to seasoned, inspirational water experts to discuss their field of excellence.

No one can claim an all-around in-depth understanding of a matter as complex as Water. But piece by piece, you can rebuild the puzzle. With curiosity, patience, and passion, Antoine Walter explores topics such as Advanced Treatment Technologies, Water-Energy Nexus (Hydrogen, Lithium...), PFAS removal, Nature-Based Solutions, Wastewater Reuse, Distributed Water Treatments, Water Finance, and Water Entrepreneurship.

I actually firmly believe that regular listeners of the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast may, in the end, claim a "Water MBA!"

A particular field of interest is how innovation forms, grows and gets widely adopted in a complex and conservative field like the Water Industry. This may be one of the keys to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal n°6 - #SDG6.

Oh, and in short, about me: I'm a water engineer turned avid student of the water business, market, finance, and tech. I'm married, a happy father of three, and I'm French (nobody's perfect 😅).

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About (don't) Waste Water! | Water Tech to Solve the World

❓ Ever wondered how the #WaterIndustry was reacting to our World's Water Challenges? Water Scarcity? #SDG6? PFAS? Climate Change? Circular Economy? Digitization and Smart Water?

💪 Get the Water Market pulse for free. In one hour per week, while you do the dishes!

📈 We talk water investment, water tech, water entrepreneurship and water market with entrepreneurs, thought leaders, book authors, scientists, investment funds, VCs, and C-Level experts from water majors.

➡️ Leverage their insights, advice & experience and ensure to stay on top of best practices

🗓️ Tune in every Wednesday (don't miss out! 😅)

🌐 Find all the detailed episode notes, interviews, infographics, and more at http://dww.show

Currently in its 10th Season, the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast has already welcomed around 250 guests from Water Majors (SUEZ, Veolia, Jacobs, Xylem, Kemira, Evoqua, Aquatech, SKion Water...), Scale-Ups (Cambrian Innovation, Epic Cleantec, Gradiant, Liqtech, 374Water, Gingko Bioworks...), Start-Ups (Puraffinity, KETOS, 120Water, ZwitterCo, Membrion, Source...), Universities (Berkeley, the Columbia Water Center), Investment Funds (Sciens Water, Mazarine, Burnt Island Ventures...), Business Accelerators (Imagine H2O, Elemental...), Book Authors (Seth Siegel, David Sedlak, David Lloyd Owen...) or Market Intelligence Companies (BlueTech Research, Global Water Intelligence, World Bank, OECD, Isle Utilities...). Or simply water legends like Gary White, Mina Guli or Andrew Benedek!

On the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast, I strive to make the Water Industry easy to understand for everyone, starting with water professionals, executives, and investors. Hence, he opens the microphone to seasoned, inspirational water experts to discuss their field of excellence.

No one can claim an all-around in-depth understanding of a matter as complex as Water. But piece by piece, you can rebuild the puzzle. With curiosity, patience, and passion, Antoine Walter explores topics such as Advanced Treatment Technologies, Water-Energy Nexus (Hydrogen, Lithium...), PFAS removal, Nature-Based Solutions, Wastewater Reuse, Distributed Water Treatments, Water Finance, and Water Entrepreneurship.

I actually firmly believe that regular listeners of the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast may, in the end, claim a "Water MBA!"

A particular field of interest is how innovation forms, grows and gets widely adopted in a complex and conservative field like the Water Industry. This may be one of the keys to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal n°6 - #SDG6.

Oh, and in short, about me: I'm a water engineer turned avid student of the water business, market, finance, and tech. I'm married, a happy father of three, and I'm French (nobody's perfect 😅).

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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Chapters

How to store excess Energy (if you don't have mountains)

All the colors of Hydrogen

The only REAL color of Hydrogen (today)

Hydrogen is a decarbonization problem

Blue Hydrogen: the natural solution?

The promising Green Hydrogen (and its Water Impact)

Green Hydrogen - a Reality Check

Fighting Thermodynamics (and leveraging Geography)

What shall we use Hydrogen for in the Future?

How shall governments support decarbonization?

Turquoise Hydrogen - the REAL solution?

How do you produce Turquoise Hydrogen?

Where to produce Turquoise Hydrogen? (and Welcome Side-Effects)

Who produces Turquoise Hydrogen today?

SUMMARY

Chapters

How to store excess Energy (if you don't have mountains)

All the colors of Hydrogen

The only REAL color of Hydrogen (today)

Hydrogen is a decarbonization problem

Blue Hydrogen: the natural solution?

The promising Green Hydrogen (and its Water Impact)

Green Hydrogen - a Reality Check

Fighting Thermodynamics (and leveraging Geography)

What shall we use Hydrogen for in the Future?

How shall governments support decarbonization?

Turquoise Hydrogen - the REAL solution?

How do you produce Turquoise Hydrogen?

Where to produce Turquoise Hydrogen? (and Welcome Side-Effects)

Who produces Turquoise Hydrogen today?

SUMMARY

Chapters

How to store excess Energy (if you don't have mountains)

All the colors of Hydrogen

The only REAL color of Hydrogen (today)

Hydrogen is a decarbonization problem

Blue Hydrogen: the natural solution?

The promising Green Hydrogen (and its Water Impact)

Green Hydrogen - a Reality Check

Fighting Thermodynamics (and leveraging Geography)

What shall we use Hydrogen for in the Future?

How shall governments support decarbonization?

Turquoise Hydrogen - the REAL solution?

How do you produce Turquoise Hydrogen?

Where to produce Turquoise Hydrogen? (and Welcome Side-Effects)

Who produces Turquoise Hydrogen today?

SUMMARY

Chapters

How to store excess Energy (if you don't have mountains)

All the colors of Hydrogen

The only REAL color of Hydrogen (today)

Hydrogen is a decarbonization problem

Blue Hydrogen: the natural solution?

The promising Green Hydrogen (and its Water Impact)

Green Hydrogen - a Reality Check

Fighting Thermodynamics (and leveraging Geography)

What shall we use Hydrogen for in the Future?

How shall governments support decarbonization?

Turquoise Hydrogen - the REAL solution?

How do you produce Turquoise Hydrogen?

Where to produce Turquoise Hydrogen? (and Welcome Side-Effects)

Who produces Turquoise Hydrogen today?

SUMMARY