From Oil to Hydrogen: A Company's Transition Towards a Clean Energy Future
Key Ideas
  • Jordi Zonneveld leads the transition of Frames Group from oil and gas to green hydrogen production in response to the changing industry landscape and environmental concerns.
  • Plug Power acquires Frames Group in 2021, aligning their vision for hydrogen production and clean energy transition.
  • Despite challenges and volatility, Plug Power aims to scale up global green hydrogen production to over 1,000 tons per day this decade, supported by government incentives.
  • Zonneveld, now in top management, embodies a personal commitment to climate action by driving a hydrogen car and educating his children about sustainable transportation.
Jordi Zonneveld, a former project engineer in the oil and gas industry in the Netherlands, spearheaded the shift of Frames Group towards green hydrogen production after the industry downturn in 2015. Motivated by a desire to contribute to the energy transition and combat climate change, Zonneveld saw green hydrogen as a viable alternative to fossil fuels. His vision aligned with Plug Power, a clean energy company focused on hydrogen, leading to Plug's acquisition of Frames Group in 2021. The merger aimed to scale up green hydrogen production globally, with a target of over 1,000 tons per day this decade. Despite operational challenges, including stock volatility and profitability concerns, Plug Power secured major customers like Amazon and government support for clean hydrogen initiatives. Zonneveld, recognized for his forward-thinking approach, now oversees the transition of Frames Group's Netherlands office away from oil and gas projects, embracing a sustainable future. Personally committed to his cause, Zonneveld drives a hydrogen car and educates his children about environmental sustainability, embodying a holistic approach to climate action.
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