Best Andy Marsland Podcasts (2025)

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Gold Rush: Australia's Clean Energy Underground. With Gold Hydrogen 33:47

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Episode Overview In this episode, Andy Marsland sits down with Neil McDonald, CEO of Gold Hydrogen, to unpack an exciting investment announcement and explore the future of natural hydrogen and helium in Australia. From historical discoveries that have led to cutting-edge drilling programs, this conversation dives deep into the potential of hydrogen…

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This Is MediaCity - Jason Spencer Business Development Director ITV Studios 45:01

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Jason Spencer quotes a line from the Bard of Salford, Doctor John Cooper-Clarke, who has written an ode to ITV to mark its 70th Anniversary. “Where would we be without ITV? “And the advert breaks that come for free” With so much talk about the future of linear television and domination of streamers, plus the changes in funding for the screen sector…

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Simon Marsland of Toasted Productions and DIG 42:00

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Okay, so we were supposed to sit down with Simon Marsland of Toasted Productions and DIG to talk about new AR app, Manchester Music Mooch, but we went down a cultural and archive rabbit hole… And can you blame us? The MediaCity production team has a fascinating and absolutely unique archive of videos from the 1960s, including John Lennon and Yoko O…

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A pragmatic approach to Hydrogen scale-up. With Warradarge Energy 37:58

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Discussions of Green Iron, Green Ammonia and Dual-fuel heavy transport Stephen Archer: Stephen Archer is the CEO of Warradarge Energy, a company leading the development of renewable hydrogen projects in Western Australia. Warradarge’s portfolio of projects covers diesel displacement, green iron, and green ammonia offtake markets. The company focuse…

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Martyn Evans - Creative Director, Landsec on the future of MediaCity 47:43

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Today the Creative Director of Landsec joins us on This Is MediaCity to talk about his vision for the future of “one of the most exciting places in the world.” Landsec took over the campus late last year and they have big plans for what to do next. Martyn has a unique role in the property sector as Landsec’s Creative Director, so we try and find ou…

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Michelle Eagleton - on Joan Collins, David Attenborough and a career in acting and journalism 46:15

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Michelle Eagleton has interviewed some of the most famous people on the planet - Dame Joan Collins gave her make-up advice, while 80s pop phenomenon Bros sang an impromptu jingle for her show. But she reveals that an interview with Sir David Attenborough when she was starting out still haunts her… If you’re a journalist, you may want to sit down wh…

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This Is MediaCity - Wayne Hemingway Classic Car Boot Sale 33:35

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Ahead of this year’s bigger than ever Classic Car Boot Sale, we are talking to legendary designer, Wayne Hemingway MBE. Wayne will be known to many as the founder of iconic fashion label, Red or Dead, but over the last decade, he’s been working with the team at MediaCity. He’s behind the Classic Car Boot Sale, which will be driving into MediaCity o…

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This Is MediaCity - Richard Wormwell Dock10’s Head of Production Innovation 41:13

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On this week’s This Is MediaCity, dock10’s Head of Production Innovation gives a fascinating insight into what’s possible now and what could be happening in the future for broadcast technology. Technology powers dock10 studios and Richard Wormwell is in charge of pushing the boundaries, to see where media production can head next. This isn’t just a…

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This Is MediaCity - Gas Music - Gillette, Springsteen, Queen & more 38:41

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He’s worked with Tom Grennan for Gillette; had beds singing Queen tracks; and when Bruce Springsteen needed a studio fast - the first call was Gary Hilton at Gas Music. Gas Music has been based at MediaCity for almost a decade and works with brands and broadcasters to create perfect music tracks. That includes the likes of The Best A Man Can Get fo…

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This Is MediaCity - Animal Direction 35:52

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Today we are joined by a pair of famous pups, as Animal Direction’s Davinia Hamilton-Maddox and Rachel Bean bring Tehya and Maycee to the studio. Animal Direction provides a whole host of animals to the screen sector, from advertising pet products to becoming household names, with appearances on Late Night Lycett and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown…

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This Is MediaCity - Emmy winning Bradley Harris from Krygon Studios 32:25

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Today fresh from winning a couple of Emmy’s Krygon Studios’ Bradley Harris joins us on the This Is MediaCity podcast sofa. Starting out in games and working on franchises including Lego and Harry Potter, he’s now doing more 2D and 3D work across screen. He’s also bringing his knowledge of creating games into the screen-sector to pioneer new ways of…

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This Is MediaCity - dock10’s Head of Studios Andy Waters 31:17

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From The Voice and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, to Match of the Day and the eChampions League*, dock10 has filmed them all. And today they’ve invited us into their studio, as This Is MediaCity goes on the road - well down the lift… Andy Waters is Head of Studios at the Tardis-like complex at MediaCity and gives us insight into how it all works …

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This Is MediaCity - BBC Radio 6 Music’s Chris Hawkins 31:46

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Top presenter and podcaster, Chris Hawkins joins us on this week’s This Is MediaCity. He’s usually the one asking the questions, so today it’s a rare chance to hear what makes Chris tick, his radio inspirations, his love for music and working in the North West. BBC Radio 6 Music is based at MediaCity. We also chat about his hit podcast, How To DJ, …

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This Is MediaCity - The Trailer 1:14

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Here's a taster of This is MediaCity - our brand new podcast series hosted by journalist, producer and director Stephen Chapman – founder of MediaCity based 39 Pictures and produced by talented University of Salford graduates. Our lively weekly podcast will feature MediaCity’s finest from cutting edge creatives to rising stars with a few well-known…

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This Is MediaCity - Lowry 25th Anniversary Celebration 33:31

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As Lowry marks its 25th anniversary, we speak to Matt Eames, Head of Theatres at Lowry about what makes it so special. We’ll also see the latest Lowry360 exhibit, which celebrates one of LS Lowry’s most famous pieces of art in a truly immersive way. We’ll discuss some of the big highlights of this year, plus where they want to be in the next 25 yea…

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This Is MediaCity - Behind the scenes of the World Premiere of Stories Brought To Life 28:07

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The World Premiere of Stories Brought To Life arrives in MediaCity this weekend and we speak to the man behind it all. Rich Storton is the General Manager of FRAMELESS Touring and has spent years working with the National Portrait Gallery to create this unique immersive experience. He joins us to talk about what we can expect and how difficult it w…

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This Is MediaCity - Wise Owl Films on filming with Bruce Springsteen and Yorkshire Shepherdess star 43:13

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One minute they’re interviewing Bruce Springsteen at his home, the next Wise Owl are back in Yorkshire with Amanda Owen and the Brontes. This week This Is MediaCity links up with Prolific North for a special show with Leeds production company, Wise Owl. We talk about the ins and outs of producing shows like the new series of Amanda, Clive and Kids:…

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How to Produce Green Ammonia for Under US$300 Per Tonne – with Element One 49:30

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How to Produce Green Ammonia for under US$300 per tonne – With Element One Overview: In this episode, Andy Marsland explores the latest advancements in hydrogen and ammonia technologies with Phil Matthews and Troy Philpot. They discuss the potential of hydrogen and ammonia in the green energy sector, focusing on their commercial viability, practica…

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This Is MediaCity - Badger & Combes building audiences in a digital space 38:23

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From Mr Beast to women’s sport, TikTok and the North, this week’s podcast features Colin McKevitt, the founder and MD of Badger & Combes. The award-winning digital media production company broadcast to millions during the pandemic and works with major organisations across music, sports and beyond. Colin also talks about training the next generation…

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This Is MediaCity with Unity Radio 27:32

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It started out as an illegal pirate radio station, constantly threatened with closure, where they made music through their PlayStations. But now Unity Radio is an established champion of youth culture, based at MediaCity We hear from station founder and CEO, Jon Green about its origins; plus musicians and presenters, Aaliyah and Tsana who are some …

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This Is MediaCity with Matt McHugh ThunderHawk 27:16

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How do you hang a giant jacket off Big Ben and the Eiffel Tower, or make a bus furry? These are the questions ThunderHawk’s Matt McHugh is here to answer. We also look at how the creative world is changing to give power to the indies, collaboration and innovation. And that’s why he was the first to move into the brand new Content Studio space and h…

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The State of Hydrogen – current opportunities and challenges. A perspective from the forefront of hydrogen research and development – With Central Queensland University 31:15

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The State of Hydrogen – current opportunities and challenges. A perspective from the forefront of hydrogen research and development – With Central Queensland University Episode Summary: In this episode, Andy Marsland welcomes Paul Hodgson to discuss the advancements, opportunities, and challenges in the hydrogen energy sector. Paul shares his exten…

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This Is MediaCity with Eyewear Stylist Dan Scott 36:11

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From Coronation Street and Emmerdale to big name presenters and now Hollywood, the award-winning Dan Scott is becoming a big name around the world. We’ll talk about styling the stars and how an early music career almost got him signed to Elton John’s management team. Plus is there “spexism” in movies; how you can make your glasses fit better; and m…

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This Is MediaCity with Planisware UK&I CEO Kai Ojo 33:12

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If you want inspiration today - you need to tune in to our podcast with Kai Ojo. The UK&I CEO of global software group, Planisware talks about his journey from sharing a desk as a start-up, to outgrowing two offices - even during Brexit and Covid. We discuss the tools entrepreneurs need from hiring a diverse workforce, to making sure you ask for he…

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This Is MediaCity with Welsh Ukranian Hyperpop star Noelle 29:47

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Noelle uses state-of-the-art technology to take her gigs to another level. From immersive audio and developing visuals in Blender and Unreal Engine, to putting on Fortnite concerts. Noelle’s is an inspirational story of collaboration and the future of how we’ll listen to music live. Plus she tells us where to get the best coffee at MediaCity! Do yo…

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This Is MediaCity - Episode 4 - Documentary-maker Amber Haque 45:11

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Amber Haque is a critically acclaimed documentary-maker and presenter, based in the North West of England. The University of Salford graduate talks about her journey, how her programmes have led to political change and why story-tellers should be harnessing social media. She also discusses her new role in pushing “the final taboo of diversity” - cl…

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This is MediaCity with Lucy Meacock 47:30

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We have television royalty on the This Is MediaCity sofa this week as we’re joined by Granada legend and University of Salford Chancellor, Lucy Meacock. In a wide ranging interview Lucy talks about the importance of regional news and having journalism you can trust. We also look back on a unique career, including her first meeting with Tony Wilson …

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This Is MediaCity with Steve Moyler 44:12

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On today's show ImmersivEye's Steve Moyler talks about how he started as a traditional graphic designer and now works at the cutting edge of broadcast technology. A journey via sandwich shop advertising, City Life, major commercials with McCann and now directing virtual productions with a tablet and Unreal Engine. But ultimately he says, everything…

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This Is MediaCity with Peter Salmon 32:04

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Peter Salmon, TV Producer and Former Director of BBC North, was the driving force behind the BBC’s move to Salford in 2011 when MediaCity first opened for business. This time he’s back in MediaCity to help shape its future direction and take us on a trip down memory lane. With a background that includes top roles at BBC Studios, BBC Sport, Channel …

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An Australian perspective on emission free air travel- with Stralis Aircraft 29:51

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Bio: Bob has 20 years of international aerospace experience, the past 8 of which he has worked on the cutting edge of electric aircraft innovation. He supported Heart Aerospace and Ampaire with electric propulsion system engineering development. He was an early member of the magniX leadership team, helping define company strategy, product roadmap, …

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Ep 26 – The ‘Rubbish’ (!) Episode. Converting waste to Energy – With Wildfire Energy 33:58

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Exploring Hydrogen Ep 26 – The ‘Rubbish’ (!) Episode. Converting Waste to Energy – With Wildfire Energy Greg Perkins is a co-founder, MD and CEO of Wildfire Energy His is an Innovator with more than 20 years of industry experience in the development of new technologies and projects for the energy and oil & gas industries, with 12 pending and grante…

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What is Australia’s Play for Hydrogen? – with SEC / Zero Carbon Hydrogen Australia 37:08

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Exploring Hydrogen, host Andy Marsland embarks on an enlightening conversation with Joanna Kay, a leading voice in the renewable hydrogen sector. Joanna serves as the Executive General Manager of the Smart Energy Council and leads Zero Carbon Hydrogen Australia, advocating for hydrogen as a key to the decarbonisa…

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Overcoming Supply Chain and Import Challenges Mini Series Episode 4 – BOC 15:52

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This mini-series has been developed off back of some feedback from a few of our listeners who it would be useful and interesting to have more of a discussion from companies that have experience and can share real-life examples of any supply chain and import challenges A huge shout out to the companies and individuals who were willing to share their…

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Overcoming Supply Chain and Import Challenges Mini Series Episode 3 – Plug Power 9:13

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This mini-series has been developed off back of some feedback from a few of our listeners who it would be useful and interesting to have more of a discussion from companies that have experience and can share real-life examples of any supply chain and import challenges A huge shout out to the companies and individuals who were willing to share their…

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Overcoming Supply Chain and Import Challenges Mini Series Episode 2 – Amarna Energy 8:59

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This mini-series has been developed off back of some feedback from a few of our listeners who it would be useful and interesting to have more of a discussion from companies that have experience and can share real-life examples of any supply chain and import challenges A huge shout out to the companies and individuals who were willing to share their…

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Overcoming Supply Chain and Import Challenges Mini Series Episode 1 - ATCO 12:05

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This mini-series has been developed off back of some feedback from a few of our listeners who it would be useful and interesting to have more of a discussion from companies that have experience and can share real-life examples of any supply chain and import challenges A huge shout out to the companies and individuals who were willing to share their…

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Decarbonising for Green Zinc – Ark Energy 28:11

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Tim Davies is the Project Manager for Ark Energy’s proposed Han-Ho H2 Hub, a major renewable generation, green hydrogen, and ammonia project in North Queensland. With a strong background at Fortescue Future Industries and Origin Energy, Tim has extensive experience across the hydrogen, oil, gas, and energy value chain. A distinguished engineer and …

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A hotbed of Clean Energy Technologies and Training – Stanwell FEITH Project 33:20

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A hotbed of Clean Energy Technologies and Training – Stanwell FEITH Project Peter Goggin is the Manager for Hydrogen Development at Stanwell Corporation and has over three decades of experience in the electricity industry. He has worked in various capacities in business development, commercialisation, and project delivery in Australia and the UK. T…

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De-mystifying economic policy for Hydrogen – “The 5 Levers” with GHD 39:11

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De-mystifying economic policy for Hydrogen – “The 5 Levers”, with GHD Introduction to Ariel: Ariel Elboim a Senior Advisor for GHD working in the future energy market. A consultant for 10 years, Ariel has worked on the decarbonisation of infrastructure, and renewable energy projects across various sectors, including energy, water and transport. For…

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Unpacking electrolysers, with Accelera by Cummins 44:20

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Guest bios: Denis Thomas is Director of Business Development and Marketing for water electrolysis at Accelera by Cummins, which has acquired the activities of Hydrogenics in 2019. Before joining the company in 2014, Mr. Thomas worked 8 years in the solar photovoltaic sector in Europe. Mr. Thomas holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration an…

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Hypersonic Hydrogen Aircraft – Destinus 23:36

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Subtitle: The future of air travel – reach the other side of the world, sustainably, within 4 hours Destinus is an organisation focusing on creating hypersonic air travel, which is five times the speed of sound, not just supersonic. That is travelling across the world sustainably in as little as four to five hours. They are a young startup company …

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Hydrogen’s Future in Rail – Guided by Deutsche Bahn Engineering and Consulting 36:11

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Exploring Hydrogen ep 15 - Shownotes Intro: In this episode we’re geeking out about Hydrogen trains with Troy Shorley, Technical Director and Daniel Koning, Principal Consultant and Subject Matter Expert from Deutsche Bahn. Deutsche Bahn currently has the largest fleet of hydrogen trains in the world, so in this episode, we enjoyed welcoming two of…

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ATCO - From Humble Beginnings, to a Global Hydrogen and Energy Journey 41:51

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Introduction to the guest, Russell James has over 19 years of experience in energy and is experienced in the delivery of small to large-scale energy and utility infrastructure projects. He has extensive knowledge of gas and energy markets, pricing, and regulations. Over the last four years, he has led or played a key role in all ATCO's hydrogen-rel…

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An ‘Anchor’ project for Western Australia – Frontier Energy 42:16

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Right time, the right technology, the right scale This episode uncovers Frontier Energy's flagship project from advancements to challenges, offtake, community engagement and more. Tune in to find out for yourself how hydrogen can contribute to the decarbonisation of Australia and the world. 0.30 - Intro to Guest: Sam Lee Mohan, MD & CEO of Frontier…

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Storage, scalability, and speed to market - Endua 30:06

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In this episode of Exploring Hydrogen, we are joined by Endua’s CEO, Paul Sernia. Andy and Paul talk about Endua pioneering new hydrogen generation and storage technologies that can deliver affordable and reliable renewable energy. Paul explains the parallels between Endua and his previous experience as co-founder and Product Manager of Tritium (wh…

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Talking Carbon Intensity not Hydrogen ‘Colours’, and an Iterative Approach to the Energy Transition with MAN Energy Solutions. 39:04

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In this episode of Exploring Hydrogen, we are joined by MAN Energy Solutions’ Head of Power Sales Australia and Pacific, Timothy Meyers. Andy and Tim talk about MAN Energy Solutions’ energy transition as well as carbon intensity vs carbon colours and carbon’s value. Tim’s Highlights: 1:25 – MAN Energy Solutions the company 1:58 – Marine sector emit…

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Decarbonising 6500 trucks, 41 planes, 1500 forklifts and 2 ships, with Toll Global Express 41:20

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In this episode of Exploring Hydrogen, we are joined by Toll Global Express’s Director of ESG, Heather Bone. Together with Andy, they dive deep into the business’s diverse decarbonisation strategy and the variety of solutions including hydrogen play a part in this. Heather’s Highlights: 1:25 – Toll Global Express business overview 3:02 – The energy…

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Looking to the future with Australia’s largest transport fuels provider, Ampol 34:02

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In this episode of Exploring Hydrogen, we are joined by Ampol’s General Manager of Hydrogen, Patrick Luxton. Together with Andy, they will dive deep into the business’s decarbonisation strategy and what role hydrogen plays in this. Patrick’s Highlights: 1:06 – Patrick’s career journey so far 2:48 – Ampol’s history 4:04 – Ampol’s decarbonisation str…

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The Importance of Hydrogen Research, with CSIRO 52:03

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In this episode of Exploring Hydrogen, we are joined by CSIRO’s Research Director for Energy Technologies Research Program, Daniel Roberts, to learn about the work CSIRO does in the renewable energy space and how they are driving the future for hydrogen advancements in the industry both within Australia and globally. We dive deeper into the Nationa…

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What is Turquoise Hydrogen? A Pathway to Decarbonisation, with Synergen Met. 35:17

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In this episode of Exploring Hydrogen, we are joined by Synergen Met’s Chris Dunks, Managing Director and founder, and Vikram Anenden, General Manager of Hydrogen to dive deeper into Turquoise Hydrogen. We learn about Synergen Met as a business and how their methane pyrolysis technology provides a pathway to decarbonisation. We also discuss how tur…