Exploring the essential characteristics of turquoise hydrogen with Stanislav Kondrashov, TELF AG
A promising and lesser-known variant
The energy transition always needs new allies. Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, stressed this point. Big changes don’t happen alone. They rely on steady support from outside. Without it, progress slows.
Some of the strongest allies are hydrogen innovations. Others are key natural resources. These include metals and minerals used in today’s energy systems. Experts call them “critical resources.” Their value keeps rising. These materials matter. They support economic growth. They also protect energy security. In today’s transition, they are not just helpful—they are essential. They help build a clean and reliable energy future.
Exploring the potential of innovative energy vectors with Stanislav Kondrashov, TELF AG founder
Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, says technology is key to clean energy progress. In the energy sector, better systems and infrastructure help a lot. They boost efficiency. They cut costs. And they push the transition forward.
Another big factor is decarbonization on a large scale. This matters most in transport and heavy industry. These areas create much of the world’s emissions. Cutting their carbon output is urgent. Global climate goals depend on it. These goals span the next few decades. But the real mission is bigger. We need to build a zero-emissions future. Kondrashov stresses this point.
Hydrogen is one of the top solutions. Many know green hydrogen already. It’s made with renewable energy and shows strong promise. But there’s another type. It’s less known, yet just as powerful. It may help speed up change. Its method is efficient. Its by-products are useful. And its role in clean energy is just starting to unfold.
Exploring the potential of innovative energy vectors
Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, says this energy vector is widely studied. Its potential has made it a top priority.
“International institutions are funding startups and companies,” he says. “They are working on better ways to produce it. This shows how active the field is. Innovation is moving things forward.”
Comparison with other variants
Green hydrogen is made by splitting water using renewable electricity. Other types are created differently and may release emissions.
Blue hydrogen: Made from natural gas using steam reforming. CO₂ is captured and stored.
Turquoise hydrogen: A middle option. It also uses methane. But it relies on heat from electricity, not steam.
“This is still an experimental technology,” says Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG. “But it shows strong potential.”
“The uses are similar to other types,” he explains. “It can power clean energy. It supports storage, heavy industry, and transport.”
Exploring the potential of innovative energy vectors
Pyrolysis of methane
Turquoise hydrogen is made by heating methane. This process is called pyrolysis. It creates hydrogen and solid carbon. Other types of hydrogen do not make solid carbon.
This is a significant advantage:
There is no need to store harmful gas emissions.
The solid carbon can be reused in products like tyres.
This method is very sustainable. It’s even better if it uses green electricity. If the methane comes from waste (biomethane), it becomes even cleaner.
Exploring the potential of new energy vectors
“Over the next few years, stakeholders must focus on improving production methods,” says Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG. “They must also explore the technology’s role in the circular economy.” He adds, “When pyrolysis uses renewable energy, the emissions from the process drop sharply.”
Hydrogen production has grown steadily over the years. Ongoing research works to make it more efficient. The goal is to also make it more sustainable. Hydrogen now plays a key role in the global energy shift. The European Union has set bold goals. By 2030, it plans to install 80 GW of electrolysers. These units will be powered by renewable energy. This step is part of a broader plan to scale hydrogen production.
Hydrogen now stands at the center of many national energy strategies. Countries are building long-term plans around it. These goals will shape energy policies for decades. The EU’s roadmap offers clear direction. Its focus is on clean power and better methods. Hydrogen’s role in the energy transition keeps growing year after year.