In this continued conversation on Hydrogen 2.0, we return to Larry Young, CEO and Founder of Total Containment Inc, and Dan Fujinaga, Department Manager of Pipeline Integrity and Operations at 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, CEO and Founder, Total Containment Inc
Dan Fujinaga, Department Manager - Pipeline Integrity and Operations, C-FER Technologies

Host: Kessia Kopecky

Website: http://hydrogen.ca

In this episode of Hydrogen 2.0, we talk with Larry Young, CEO and Founder of Total Containment Inc, and Dan Fujinaga, Department Manager of Pipeline Integrity and Operations at 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, CEO and Founder, Total Containment Inc

Dan Fujinaga, Department Manager - Pipeline Integrity and Operations, C-FER Technologies

Host: Kessia Kopecky
Website: http://hydrogen.ca

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 CEO, H2CanFly
Alejandro Block Environment Officer, International Civil Aviation

Organization Host: Kessia Kopecky
Website: http://hydrogen.ca

In this episode of the Hydrogen 2.0 podcast, host Kessia Kopecky engages with Eugene Lepotak, President of Global Indigenous, and Inder Pal Singh, CEO of SBI Bio Energy, 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.

In this episode, we speak with the leaders behind the Canadian Hydrogen Convention who are bringing Canada’s most influential voices together to explore the trends, pressures, and opportunities shaping the global hydrogen conversation.

Guests:

· Nick Samain, Senior Vice President, North America, DMG Events

· Emelie Wood-Forsberg, Head of Content, DMG Events

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
• DMG Events

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, COO, Diesel Tech Industries

· Heidi Hicks, Director, Municipal Fleet Maintenance, City of Edmonton

HOST:
Kessia Kopecky, Communications & Engagement Lead, Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub
kessia@hydrogen.ca
hydrogen.ca

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, senior trade officer, hydrogen, with the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Vancouver, and Patrick Cnubben, CEO of Hydrogen Architects, share their perspectives.

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

Iftikhar Huq- Emissions Reduction Alberta
ihuq@eralberta.ca

HOST:
Kessia Kopecky
Edmonton GLOBAL
http://hydrogen.ca/