Why Smart Money is Avoiding Hydrogen (And What They Know That You Don't) Interview with Paul Martin

The Truth About Hydrogen That Nobody Wants to Talk About | Paul Martin Interview
Why Smart Money is Avoiding Hydrogen (And What They Know That You Don't)
A chemical engineer with 30 years of hands-on hydrogen experience finally breaks his silence. Paul Martin, founder of Spitfire Research, reveals why the current hydrogen hype is leading us down a dangerous and expensive path.

🔴 Key revelations in this interview:

Why billions in hydrogen investments have failed to produce profits
The physics making hydrogen vehicles permanently less efficient than EVs
How the natural gas industry is using hydrogen to avoid obsolescence
The real dangers of ammonia as a shipping fuel
Why government hydrogen subsidies are heading in the wrong direction

"If you're pushing hydrogen as energy storage, you're either lying or you don't understand thermodynamics." - Paul Martin
As governments worldwide pour billions into hydrogen infrastructure, this interview exposes why many industry veterans believe we're repeating costly mistakes. Whether you're an investor, policy maker, or concerned about climate solutions, this is the wake-up call you need to hear.


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⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction & Paul's Background
03:38 The Fundamental Problem with Hydrogen Vehicles
06:37 Understanding Hydrogen Storage Challenges
11:17 Why Wright's Law Won't Save Hydrogen Economics
13:47 Analysis of Hydrogen Hub Funding
16:39 The Natural Gas Pipeline Myth
20:31 Greenwashing in Hydrogen Projects
24:53 The Reality of E-Fuels and Aviation
29:02 Technical Translation into Simple Language
31:21 Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers Debate
36:34 The Right Questions About Decarbonization
41:25 Personal History with Hydrogen Projects
46:28 Government's Role in Technology Selection
51:34 Five to Ten-Year Hydrogen Industry Outlook
55:13 Grid Connection and Storage Challenges
58:21 Oil & Gas Industry's Hydrogen Strategy
1:00:39 Companies Making Sound Scientific Approaches
1:08:00 Reforming Hydrogen Subsidies
1:13:59 Ammonia Transport Safety Concerns
1:18:47 Recommendations for Renewable-Rich Regions
1:20:55 Natural Hydrogen Discussion
1:22:40 Ideal Allocation of Hydrogen Funding
1:26:29 Closing Remarks & Where to Learn More