In this special solo episode, host Bradley Ladewig reflects on a thought-provoking debate between Michael Liebreich and Erik Rakhou on the question: “Will there be a hydrogen economy?” The discussion sparked rich conversations within the Paul Wurth Chair at the University of Luxembourg and inspired this episode exploring three key themes shaping the hydrogen transition today.
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Join us on this reflection episode as we unpack the nuances, opportunities, and ongoing debates that define hydrogen’s role in a net-zero future.
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In this episode of Green Transitions, Professor BradleyLadewig speaks with Jaqueline Pinto, aleading legal expert in European hydrogen policy and regulation.
Jaqueline is a lawyer and researcher specialising in energy regulation and the legal dimensions of the hydrogen economy. She focuses on the development of hydrogen valleys—regional ecosystems that integrate production, storage, distribution, and end-use of renewable hydrogen across borders—and explores how EU and national legal frameworks can accelerate or hinder their growth. Herwork contributes to shaping policy instruments, certification schemes, and cross-border cooperation models that underpin the emerging hydrogen market.
During the discussion, Brad and Jaqueline explore:
This episode offers a rare and insightful look at how law and policy shape the real-world deployment of hydrogen projects — from local valleys to the European market scale.
🎧 Tune in to learn how Europe’s legal architecture is being built to support a decarbonised, hydrogen-based future.
In the second episode, we talk with Joe Malago – the Technical Director (CTO) of Sales-Lentz, a public transport operator at Luxembourg and the Greater Region.
Nowadays there are quite many “hot” topics in the discussion of public and private transportation: starting from the [already widely available] electric vehicles to ethically oriented surveys on “how an autonomously operated car should act” – and in all cases, there are a plethora of opinions. We found out how all of these and more are approached in Luxembourg at one of the leading public transport company.
In this episode you will hear:
🔹 “How to turn a truck full of football fans into a successful and innovative business”
🔸 That autonomous shuttles are already running in Luxembourg
🔹 That electric and hydrogen fuel cell buses are rather complementary solutions than rivals
🔸 Is charging a bottleneck for electric busses?
🔹 The biggest challenge in operating hydrogen powered buses
🔸 What does the business need now?
Let’s find out together!
In this episode we talk with Thiago Campos – co-head of Green Steel at SMS group.
Conventional metallurgical processes and steel making in particular are known for their huge environmental impact and carbon emissions, it has always been an axiom.
But can you imagine that nowadays green metals production has become a reality?
In this episode we discuss:
All these and more – in this episode.
Enjoy!
Get ready to embark on a journey towards a sustainable future with "Green Transition." In this trailer episode, we introduce you to the podcast, explaining what it will cover. We speak with people who build strategies, to discuss, compare, and interconnect visions of the green energy transition process and needs. Join us as we set the stage for insightful discussions, expert interviews, and the latest advancements in the energy transition. Tune in and be part of the movement towards a cleaner, greener planet.
