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Commented by Nico Popp on April 29th, 2026 | 11:00 CEST
Industrial Energy Transition: Air Liquide, Forgent, and SME Favorite A.H.T. Syngas
Today, more than ever, the industrial climate transition requires a technological mix of suitable infrastructure and highly efficient, decentralized gasification solutions. This need is further exacerbated by the current geopolitical situation and the ongoing energy crisis resulting from the Iran conflict. Since the disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has led to a significant loss of global liquefied natural gas supply, companies are desperately seeking alternatives to secure their energy supply. According to forecasts by the International Energy Agency (IEA), fossil fuel procurement costs will remain high, further increasing the urgency of industrial decarbonization. In this market environment, a two-way split is emerging. While market leader Air Liquide offers suitable solutions for heavy industry through the establishment of hydrogen hubs and CO₂ capture, specialized providers are competing for the enormous opportunities in the energy utilization of waste and other residual materials. We present the opportunities.
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Commented by Nico Popp on November 20th, 2025 | 07:30 CET
EU gets serious about hydrogen: Pure Hydrogen, NEL, Air Liquide
The European hydrogen transition could get a boost thanks to the EU's new Hydrogen Mechanism. This matchmaking portal aims to bring together suppliers and buyers of hydrogen in the EU, thereby making the market more transparent. The idea behind it is that if potential buyers are visible and purchase agreements for hydrogen are concluded, the market will get going. Until now, the hydrogen transition has struggled with a classic chicken-and-egg problem: without investment, there is no supply, and without supply, there is no demand. We examine what this new initiative could mean for companies and why smaller suppliers such as Pure Hydrogen could benefit in particular.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 3rd, 2025 | 07:15 CEST
Investing in hydrogen with management on board: Air Liquide, Pure Hydrogen, Air Products & Chemicals
When management representatives hold large amounts of their own company's shares or when their compensation is linked to the performance of the share price, this is generally good news for all investors. A management team with "skin in the game" typically takes a more long-term view and aligns more closely with shareholder interests. We present three hydrogen stocks in which management holds shares – some more, some less. Where are the biggest opportunities, and which stocks come with hidden risks? Read on to find out!
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on March 25th, 2021 | 08:35 CET
Linde, Royal Helium, Air Liquide - Two hydrogens, one helium. All there for an explosive mixture!
Nuclear fusion is the keyword of the future. Technically, this involves fusing two hydrogen atoms to form a helium nucleus. What is possible on a large scale on the sun without any problems (in fact, 564 million tons of hydrogen are fused into helium there every second), unfortunately, remains a dream of the future for us. This means 1. we cannot yet generate electricity from nuclear fusion, so we must continue to manage the energy transition with established sustainable technologies such as wind, solar and hydropower. Hydrogen will play a prominent role as an energy storage and transmission medium. And 2. helium will not be produced on an industrial scale in the foreseeable future in any other way than through conventional production. The following three companies should profit strongly from the energy turnaround.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 20th, 2021 | 09:44 CET
Royal Helium, Air Liquide, Carnival: Competence in Gas!
In 2020, hydrogen was the stuff dreams could be made of. Of course, only for the investors willing to take risks and ready to increase their bets every day. All the chips were on the table by year-end, and the hydrogen celebrities had completed rises of 1,000-1,500%. Since the beginning of this year, the top shooters have been staggering at lofty heights - and since yesterday, we have been taking note of the fact that the Norwegian NEL can fall from time to time. Presumably, the speculative investor in 2021 is now looking for a new wave that can be ridden - so far, it has not yet shown itself. Still, theoretically, it could also be gas, environmentally friendly, and available in abundance. Why not?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on November 20th, 2020 | 11:10 CET
Air Liquide, Linde, Royal Helium: Air Anchor
According to PWC, sustainability is a crucial issue for the oil and gas industry. Until now, the core of existing sustainability strategies has primarily involved compliance with regulatory requirements in the areas of health, employee well-being and safety. For some years now, renewable energies have been on the upswing, and decarbonization is the order of the day, posing new challenges for the sustainability strategies of oil and gas companies. Current climate policy, pressure from shareholders and the public, and the investment strategies of major financial institutions are forcing companies to invest in the use of "green" energy sources and reduce their emissions. Through improved technologies and processes, ecologically generated electricity is becoming increasingly competitive.
On the one hand, it can be seen as threatening, but also an opportunity for business models in the oil and gas industry. Their well-known representatives will continue to play an essential role in the global energy mix for the foreseeable future. For all companies in the industry, this situation represents a balancing act. They must develop transparent sustainability strategies to safeguard their traditional business areas. Still, at the same time, they must also take advantage of new opportunities and seize those arising from the transition to a climate-neutral economy.
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Commented by Mario Hose on May 27th, 2020 | 16:35 CEST
Air Liquide, NEL ASA, RHC Royal Helium Corp. - Helium replaces hydrogen
Helium is a chemical element and is lighter than air. It belongs to the pure gases, is colourless, odourless, tasteless and is generally regarded as non-toxic. Because of these characteristics, helium is already replacing hydrogen in industrial use. However, experts warn of a global shortage, as the supply of this strategic raw material has fallen to its lowest level in 20 years.
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