Utility Global Welcomes Robert Nijssen, a Seasoned Commercial Leader, to Drive European Market Expansion
HOUSTON, TEXAS – June 23, 2026 – Utility Global (“Utility”), a global, U.S.-based economic industrial decarbonization company enabling practical solutions for hard-to-abate industries, today announced the appointment of Robert Nijssen as vice president of business development, Europe. In this role, Nijssen will help lead the company’s expansion into Europe, a strategic market at the forefront of clean hydrogen investment and industrial decarbonization.
Nijssen brings more than 25 years of extensive international leadership experience across the industrial gas, petrochemical and energy technology sectors. He is widely recognized for his expertise in hydrogen and carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS). His proven track record of commercializing complex technical solutions will serve him well in building partnerships to support the commercialization efforts of Utility’s low-carbon hydrogen production and economic industrial decarbonization solutions.
Vladimir Novak, chief commercial officer, Utility Global, said:
Europe represents one of the most significant opportunities for industrial decarbonization globally
“With strong policy support, ambitious climate goals and ongoing investment in hydrogen, the region has positioned itself as a global leader in this space. Robert’s experience and leadership will be critical as we expand our footprint and deliver solutions that help heavy industries meet both their economic and environmental goals while strengthening the longevity of existing critical assets.”
Utility Global recently announced its entrance into the European market at the World Hydrogen Summit 2026, highlighting its commitment to scaling clean hydrogen solutions that accelerate economic industrial decarbonization. The company’s H2Gen® technology enables the production of low-carbon hydrogen by using industrial off-gases or biogas to convert water into hydrogen without electricity while simultaneously producing a concentrated carbon dioxide stream up to 98% purity. Because of these features, H2Gen provides a practical and economic pathway for hard-to-abate sectors to reach their decarbonization targets.
Nijssen said,
I’m excited to join Utility Global at such a pivotal time
“Europe’s commitment to hydrogen and industrial decarbonization creates a powerful environment for innovative solutions and deployments. What makes Utility’s H2Gen technology unique is that it produces valuable, low-carbon hydrogen without electricity while simultaneously creating a highly concentrated carbon dioxide stream that reduces costs and complexities for CCUS. The combination offers a compelling solution for industries seeking practical ways to decarbonize and improve operational efficiencies.”
Utility Global is a portfolio company of Ara Partners, a global private equity and infrastructure firm decarbonizing the industrial economy
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