Jena Lococo shares an interview where she talks about her career journey from the oil and gas industry to the green hydrogen industry.
Adam Saupe had the pleasure of hosting Ms. Jena Lococo, Chief of Staff at NovoHydrogen. During the conversation, Jena shares her career journey from working in the oil and gas industry to her current role in green hydrogen. She discusses her experiences in environmental engineering, policy, and sustainability consulting, highlighting the importance of regulatory certainty and bipartisan collaboration in driving sustainable climate policy. Jena explains her role as Chief of Staff, which involves overseeing culture, operations, and strategy at NovoHydrogen. She also discusses the company’s growth, recent achievements, and the future of green hydrogen.
Takeaways
Working in the oil and gas industry allowed Jena to advocate for change from within a carbon-intensive industry.
Regulatory certainty and bipartisan collaboration are crucial for effective climate policy.
As Chief of Staff, Jena oversees culture, operations, and strategy at NovoHydrogen.
NovoHydrogen is a green hydrogen project developer focused on reducing price volatility & CO2 emissions with a reliable & safe zero-carbon alternative
The company has experienced significant growth and has been selected for award negotiations for the Department of Energy’s regional hydrogen hubs program.
Jena is optimistic about the future of green hydrogen and believes that every technology in the climate toolbox will be needed.
Chapters
- 00:00Introduction and Jena’s background
- 02:32Career Journey: From Oil and Gas to Green Hydrogen
- 07:58The Importance of Regulatory Certainty and Bipartisan Collaboration in Climate Policy
- 11:01The Role of a Chief of Staff at NovoHydrogen
- 22:12Growth and Achievements at NovoHydrogen
- 24:16The Future of Green Hydrogen and the Climate Toolbox
Listen to the podcast, A day in the life as Chief of Staff w/ Jena Lococo NovoHydrogen, on ApplePodcasts.com.