WORKSHOP
“Water Resources and Sustainability in Green Hydrogen”
We bring together leading academic scientists and researchers!
October 1st, 2026 1pm - 5pm
Scope of the event
Water availability and sustainability are critical enablers for the large-scale deployment of green hydrogen. This sub-workshop explores water sourcing strategies, regional constraints, and environmental sustainability considerations across diverse geographies. It addresses the integration of desalination, use of alternative water sources, and assessment of environmental impacts throughout the hydrogen production life cycle.
Participants will gain insights into techno-economic and environmental trade-offs, including water footprint, lifecycle emissions, and resource efficiency. Academic contributions focus on modelling water demand, innovative desalination and recycling technologies, and lifecycle assessment (LCA) methodologies. Industry speakers present practical approaches to water management, environmental permitting, and sustainability reporting from operational projects in water-scarce regions.
The workshop aims to provide participants with actionable guidelines to ensure green hydrogen production is both environmentally responsible and operationally feasible, particularly in regions with limited freshwater resources.
Extended Key Takeaways & Outputs
- Sustainable water sourcing frameworks for different regional contexts
- Environmental benchmark values for water use and lifecycle emissions
- LCA methodologies for project assessment and decision-making
- Practical guidance for permitting and compliance in water-stressed regions
- Recommendations for integrating water efficiency into hydrogen project design
Agenda & Speakers
13:00–13:05 — Introduction & Objectives
Organizer
• Research policy in a changing global context
• Objectives and expected outcomes
13:00–13:05 — Introduction & Objectives
Organizer
- Context of water in green hydrogen production
- Workshop objectives and expected outcomes
13:05–13:35 — Water Demand and Regional Constraints for Electrolysis
Speaker (Academia): N.N.
- Water requirements for different electrolysis technologies
- Regional water scarcity challenges and mitigation strategies
13:35–14:05 — Desalination and Alternative Water Sources for Hydrogen
Speaker (Academia): N.N.
- Seawater desalination integration with electrolysers
- Brackish water and recycled water as alternative sources
14:05–14:35 — Life-Cycle Assessment of Green Hydrogen Systems
Speaker (Academia): N.N.
- Environmental impact assessment and benchmarking
- Water footprint and emissions analysis
14:35–14:45 — Break
14:45–15:15 — Industrial Solutions for Water Management
Speaker (Industry): N.N.
- Operational strategies for sustainable water use in hydrogen projects
- Lessons learned from large-scale plants in arid regions
15:15–15:45 — Environmental Permitting and Sustainability Metrics
Speaker (Industry): N.N.
- Regulatory frameworks and compliance for water use
- Metrics for monitoring environmental sustainability
15:45–16:15 — Case Studies from Water-Scarce Regions
Speaker (Industry): N.N.
- Practical solutions from desert and coastal hydrogen projects
- Integrating water management with large-scale renewable hydrogen deployment
16:15–16:55 — Panel Discussion & Wrap-Up
All Speakers + Moderator
- Sustainable water sourcing strategies
- Environmental and operational lessons
- Recommendations for permitting and policy guidance
Concluding remarks
Registration
Deadlines:
Early-Bird: until July 15th, 2026
Registration : until September 5th, 2026
The registration takes place online by filling out the form.
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Prices* :
Industry: 150 € (early bird**: 125 €)
Academy: 125 € (early bird**: 100 €)
Students***: 90 € (early bird**: 75 €)
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** Until November 15th, 2020
*** Copy of the registration certificate (Ph.D, undergraduates)
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