WORKSHOP
“Hydrogen Transport and Distribution”
We bring together leading academic scientists and researchers!
October 15th, 2026 1pm - 5pm
Scope of the event
The large-scale deployment of green hydrogen critically depends on the availability of safe, efficient, and cost-effective transport and distribution infrastructure. This sub-workshop focuses on the full spectrum of hydrogen transport pathways, including dedicated and repurposed pipelines, maritime transport of hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives, and regional distribution networks connecting production sites with end users.
The workshop addresses key technical challenges such as hydrogen embrittlement, material compatibility, compression and liquefaction requirements, and system efficiency losses along the transport chain. In parallel, it explores infrastructure planning, cross-border connectivity, and logistics optimisation under different market development scenarios.
Academic contributions will provide insight into materials science, infrastructure modelling, and system optimisation, while industry speakers will present real-world experiences from pipeline operators, shipping companies, and transmission system operators actively developing hydrogen corridors and international supply chains. The session aims to support strategic decision-making for hydrogen infrastructure investments at regional, national, and international levels.
Extended Key Takeaways & Outputs
- Comparative assessment of hydrogen transport pathways (pipelines, shipping, derivatives)
- Identification of material and safety constraints affecting infrastructure choices
- Infrastructure readiness indicators for regional and cross-border hydrogen networks
- Strategic recommendations for phased infrastructure development
- Input for national hydrogen strategies and international corridor planning
Agenda & Speakers
13:00–13:05 — Introduction & Objectives
Organizer
- Overview of hydrogen transport pathways
- Role of infrastructure in scaling hydrogen markets
13:05–13:35 — Hydrogen Pipelines: Design, Repurposing, and Network Planning
Speaker (Academia): N.N.
- Dedicated vs repurposed natural gas pipelines
- Network optimisation and cross-border hydrogen corridors
13:35–14:05 — Materials Challenges and Hydrogen Embrittlement
Speaker (Academia): N.N.
- Material degradation mechanisms
- Implications for pipelines, storage, and compression systems
14:05–14:35 — Infrastructure Modelling and Logistics Optimisation
Speaker (Academia): N.N.
- Techno-economic modelling of transport pathways
- Regional vs international hydrogen supply chains
14:35–14:45 — Break
14:45–15:15 — Developing Hydrogen Pipeline Networks in Europe
Speaker (Industry):
N.N.
- Hydrogen backbone initiatives
- Repurposing existing gas infrastructure
15:15–15:45 — Maritime Transport of Hydrogen and Hydrogen Derivatives
Speaker (Industry):
N.N.
- Shipping of liquid hydrogen, ammonia, and LOHCs
- Safety, efficiency, and port infrastructure requirements
15:45–16:15 — Cross-Border Infrastructure Planning and Market Integration
Speaker (Industry):
N.N.
- International interconnections
- Regulatory alignment and investment coordination
16:15–16:55 — Panel Discussion & Wrap-Up
All Speakers + Moderator
- Optimal transport solutions under different market scenarios
- Timing of infrastructure investments
- Key barriers and enabling policy measures
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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