Side Events
11th March
10:00 – 14:00 – Oporto Room
PTEH2
The Spanish Hydrogen Technological Platform (PTeH2): International Collaboration in Hydrogen R&I
11th March
10:00 – 14:00 – Varsovia Room
GHIIA
GHIIA
11th March
15:30 – 19:30 – Praga Room
Cámara de Sevilla
From the Andalusian Hydrogen Ecosystem to European Good Practices
Organised within the framework of the Green Hydra project, this interregional learning event brings together partners and stakeholders to explore the Andalusian hydrogen ecosystem and share European good practices. Through regional insights, interregional exchange and stakeholder engagement, the event aims to contribute to the development of a sustainable and competitive green hydrogen market in Europe.
11th March
15:30-19:30 – Varsovia Room
Junta Directiva
Junta Directiva
12th March
10:00 – 14:00 – Roma Room
Pabellón Japón
Pabellón Japón
12th March
10:00 – 14:00 – Varsovia Room
Alemania Giz.De
Alemania Giz.De
12th March
11:30-13:30 – Roma Room
Corredor Vasco
H2SALT Project Results Presentation Workshop: Hydrogen Storage in Salt Caverns
The companies TEAM, TTI, TUBOS REUNIDOS, TAMOIN, and IBERDROLA, together with the associations BASQUENERGY CLUSTER and SIDEREX, have carried out the H2SALT project within the framework of the PERTE Hydrogen Value Chain call. During this event, the main technical results will be presented, along with the most relevant conclusions drawn from the project’s implementation. The event will also feature the participation of ENAGAS, which will provide an overview of the role of large-scale hydrogen storage within the future energy system, with particular emphasis on salt caverns as one of the technological solutions with the greatest potential to ensure flexibility, security of supply, and the integration of Renewable hydrogen.
11:30 – Opening session: Overview of salt cavern storage technologies and projects. Outlook for the 2030–2050 horizon (ENAGAS)
- 12:00 – Presentation of project results:
- Geological structure and characteristics of salt formations; evolution of gas stored underground; parameters such as flow rate, pressure, and H₂ purity (TEAM)
- Mechanical and design requirements for control systems and auxiliary cavern elements (TAMOIN)
- Development of hydrogen injection and withdrawal systems and auxiliary components (TUBACEX, TUBOS REUNIDOS)
- New technological solutions and business model for underground hydrogen storage in salt caverns (IBERDROLA)
- 13:00 – Panel discussion
- 13:15 – Networking aperitif & wine
12th March
15:30-19:30 – Barcelona Room
AeH2 – Reunión de Asociaciones
Shaping the Hydrogen Future: Insights from Global Partners
This side event will bring together representatives from hydrogen associations and key institutions from different regions worldwide, offering a high- level exchange of perspectives on the evolving global Hydrogen landscape. Through short interventions and shared reflections, speakers will present the current status of hydrogen development in their respective countries, addressing policy frameworks, market trends, infrastructure deployment and international cooperation. The session will provide attendees with a comparative and global overview of the sector, while fostering dialogue on common challenges, emerging opportunities and potential areas for collaboration to accelerate the sustainable growth of the hydrogen economy.
12th March
15:30 – 19:00 – Praga Room
HYDRA-NHYRA
Building a sustainable Hydrogen Economy: insights from HYDRA and NHyRA projects
The joint HYDRA–NHyRA workshop will bring together leading researchers and industry representatives to explore the possible scenarios of a future hydrogen economy.
The event will open with a welcome session and an introduction to the HYDRA (GA 101137758) and NHyRA (GA 101137770) projects, followed by three focused technical sessions. These will cover the hydrogen value chain and its leakage hotspots, scenarios for future hydrogen adoption and potential impacts, and the latest advances in leakage detection technologies.
The workshop will conclude with an interactive roundtable featuring project partners, who will share their perspective on strenghtening safety and long-term sustainability of the hydrogen value chain.
15:30 – 15:45 | Registration of Participants
15:45 – 16:00 | Welcome
- Greetings
Isella Vicini | HYDRA Project Coordinator (beWarrant | Tinexta Innovation Hub) - Presentation of the HYDRA project and consortium (5 min)
Rossella Urgnani | HYDRA Project Scientific Coordinator (Tinexta Innovation Hub) - Presentation of the NHyRA project and consortium (5 min)
Vittoria Troisi | NHyRA Project Manager (SNAM)
16:00 – 16:45 | Session 1 – Hydrogen Value Chain and Leakages
- Overview of the hydrogen value chain and leakage points (20 min)
Alessandro Guzzini (Università di Bologna, NHyRA) - Estimation of hydrogen losses across the value chain (20 min)
Davide Trapani (Politecnico di Torino, HYDRA) - Q&A
16:45 – 17:30 | Session 2 – Scenarios for a Future Hydrogen Economy
- Definition of future hydrogen economy scenarios (10 min)
Yasaman Nosrat Tajoddin (Fondazione Bruno Kessler, NHyRA) - Energy, socio-economic and atmospheric emission scenarios – including hydrogen (20 min)
Iñigo Capellán Pérez (Universidad de Valladolid, HYDRA) - Environmental impacts: land use, water consumption and climate (10 min)
Noelia Ferreras Alonso (CARTIF Technology Centre, HYDRA) - Q&A
17:30 – 17:45 | Break
17:45 – 18:25 | Session 3 – Hydrogen Leakage Detection Technologies
- Detection techniques, methodologies and experimental results (10 min)
Haydn Barros (National Physical Laboratory, NHyRA) - New HYDRA technology and testing activities (10 min)
AUTOMA (HYDRA) - Feedback on leakage monitoring from electrolyzer producers (15 min)
Alessandro Saccardi (Fondazione Bruno Kessler, NHyRA) - Q&A
18:25 – 19:00 | Round Table – Towards a Safe and Sustainable Hydrogen Value Chain
Moderators:
Rossella Urgnani (Tinexta Innovation Hub)
Vittoria Troisi (SNAM)
19:00 | Closing
Isella Vicini | HYDRA Project Coordinator (beWarrant | Tinexta Innovation Hub)
12th March
15:30-19:30 – Varsovia Room
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e-mobilbw.de
11th March
10:00 – 14:00 – Oporto Room
PTEH2
The Spanish Hydrogen Technological Platform (PTeH2): International Collaboration in Hydrogen R&I
11th March
10:00 – 14:00 – Varsovia Room
GHIIA
GHIIA
11th March
15:30 – 19:30 – Praga Room
Cámara de Sevilla
From the Andalusian Hydrogen Ecosystem to European Good Practices
Organised within the framework of the Green Hydra project, this interregional learning event brings together partners and stakeholders to explore the Andalusian hydrogen ecosystem and share European good practices. Through regional insights, interregional exchange and stakeholder engagement, the event aims to contribute to the development of a sustainable and competitive green hydrogen market in Europe.
11th March
15:30-19:30 – Varsovia Room
Junta Directiva
Junta Directiva
12th March
10:00 – 14:00 – Roma Room
Alemania Giz.De
Alemania Giz.De
12th March
11:30-13:30 – Roma Room
Corredor Vasco
H2SALT Project Results Presentation Workshop: Hydrogen Storage in Salt Caverns
The companies TEAM, TTI, TUBOS REUNIDOS, TAMOIN, and IBERDROLA, together with the associations BASQUENERGY CLUSTER and SIDEREX, have carried out the H2SALT project within the framework of the PERTE Hydrogen Value Chain call. During this event, the main technical results will be presented, along with the most relevant conclusions drawn from the project’s implementation. The event will also feature the participation of ENAGAS, which will provide an overview of the role of large-scale hydrogen storage within the future energy system, with particular emphasis on salt caverns as one of the technological solutions with the greatest potential to ensure flexibility, security of supply, and the integration of Renewable hydrogen.
11:30 – Opening session: Overview of salt cavern storage technologies and projects. Outlook for the 2030–2050 horizon (ENAGAS)
- 12:00 – Presentation of project results:
- Geological structure and characteristics of salt formations; evolution of gas stored underground; parameters such as flow rate, pressure, and H₂ purity (TEAM)
- Mechanical and design requirements for control systems and auxiliary cavern elements (TAMOIN)
- Development of hydrogen injection and withdrawal systems and auxiliary components (TUBACEX, TUBOS REUNIDOS)
- New technological solutions and business model for underground hydrogen storage in salt caverns (IBERDROLA)
- 13:00 – Panel discussion
- 13:15 – Networking aperitif & wine
12th March
15:30-19:30 – Barcelona Room
AeH2 – Reunión de Asociaciones
Shaping the Hydrogen Future: Insights from Global Partners
This side event will bring together representatives from hydrogen associations and key institutions from different regions worldwide, offering a high- level exchange of perspectives on the evolving global Hydrogen landscape. Through short interventions and shared reflections, speakers will present the current status of hydrogen development in their respective countries, addressing policy frameworks, market trends, infrastructure deployment and international cooperation. The session will provide attendees with a comparative and global overview of the sector, while fostering dialogue on common challenges, emerging opportunities and potential areas for collaboration to accelerate the sustainable growth of the hydrogen economy.
12th March
15:30 – 19:00 – Praga Room
HYDRA-NHYRA
Building a sustainable Hydrogen Economy: insights from HYDRA and NHyRA projects
The joint HYDRA–NHyRA workshop will bring together leading researchers and industry representatives to explore the possible scenarios of a future hydrogen economy.
The event will open with a welcome session and an introduction to the HYDRA (GA 101137758) and NHyRA (GA 101137770) projects, followed by three focused technical sessions. These will cover the hydrogen value chain and its leakage hotspots, scenarios for future hydrogen adoption and potential impacts, and the latest advances in leakage detection technologies.
The workshop will conclude with an interactive roundtable featuring project partners, who will share their perspective on strenghtening safety and long-term sustainability of the hydrogen value chain.
15:30 – 15:45 | Registration of Participants
15:45 – 16:00 | Welcome
- Greetings
Isella Vicini | HYDRA Project Coordinator (beWarrant | Tinexta Innovation Hub) - Presentation of the HYDRA project and consortium (5 min)
Rossella Urgnani | HYDRA Project Scientific Coordinator (Tinexta Innovation Hub) - Presentation of the NHyRA project and consortium (5 min)
Vittoria Troisi | NHyRA Project Manager (SNAM)
16:00 – 16:45 | Session 1 – Hydrogen Value Chain and Leakages
- Overview of the hydrogen value chain and leakage points (20 min)
Alessandro Guzzini (Università di Bologna, NHyRA) - Estimation of hydrogen losses across the value chain (20 min)
Davide Trapani (Politecnico di Torino, HYDRA) - Q&A
16:45 – 17:30 | Session 2 – Scenarios for a Future Hydrogen Economy
- Definition of future hydrogen economy scenarios (10 min)
Yasaman Nosrat Tajoddin (Fondazione Bruno Kessler, NHyRA) - Energy, socio-economic and atmospheric emission scenarios – including hydrogen (20 min)
Iñigo Capellán Pérez (Universidad de Valladolid, HYDRA) - Environmental impacts: land use, water consumption and climate (10 min)
Noelia Ferreras Alonso (CARTIF Technology Centre, HYDRA) - Q&A
17:30 – 17:45 | Break
17:45 – 18:25 | Session 3 – Hydrogen Leakage Detection Technologies
- Detection techniques, methodologies and experimental results (10 min)
Haydn Barros (National Physical Laboratory, NHyRA) - New HYDRA technology and testing activities (10 min)
AUTOMA (HYDRA) - Feedback on leakage monitoring from electrolyzer producers (15 min)
Alessandro Saccardi (Fondazione Bruno Kessler, NHyRA) - Q&A
18:25 – 19:00 | Round Table – Towards a Safe and Sustainable Hydrogen Value Chain
Moderators:
Rossella Urgnani (Tinexta Innovation Hub)
Vittoria Troisi (SNAM)
19:00 | Closing
Isella Vicini | HYDRA Project Coordinator (beWarrant | Tinexta Innovation Hub)
12th March
15:30-19:30 – Varsovia Room
