WORKSHOP
“Industrial Utilisation of Green Hydrogen”
We bring together leading academic scientists and researchers!
October 29th, 2026 1pm - 5pm
Scope of the event
The decarbonisation of energy-intensive and hard-to-abate industrial sectors is one of the most critical challenges in the transition to a net-zero economy. Green hydrogen offers a versatile solution as both a low-carbon energy carrier and a sustainable feedstock for industrial processes. This sub-workshop focuses on the utilisation of green hydrogen in steel production, chemicals, refining, fertilisers, and other high-temperature or feedstock-intensive industries.
The workshop addresses key technical and operational challenges, including process integration, retrofitting of existing assets, hydrogen supply reliability, and operational flexibility. It also explores scale-up pathways from pilot and demonstration projects to full commercial deployment, considering impacts on process efficiency, product quality, and cost competitiveness.
Academic contributions will provide insights into process modelling, reaction kinetics, and system integration strategies, while industry speakers will share lessons learned from flagship industrial hydrogen projects. The session aims to identify realistic deployment pathways and prioritise actions needed to accelerate industrial adoption of green hydrogen.
Extended Key Takeaways & Outputs
- Clear identification of sector-specific green hydrogen use cases
- Best practices for retrofitting and process integration
- Lessons learned from industrial pilots and early commercial projects
- Roadmaps for scaling hydrogen use in steel, chemicals, and fertilisers
- Recommendations for aligning hydrogen supply with industrial demand
Agenda & Speakers
13:00–13:05 — Introduction & Objectives
Organizer
- Role of green hydrogen in industrial decarbonisation
- Scope and objectives of the sub-workshop
13:05–13:35 — Hydrogen in Steelmaking and High-Temperature Industrial Processes
Speaker (Academia): N.N.
- Hydrogen-based direct reduction of iron (DRI)
- Integration challenges in existing steel plants
13:35–14:05 — Green Hydrogen as Feedstock in Chemicals and Refineries
Speaker (Academia): N.N.
- Hydrogen pathways for ammonia, methanol, and refining
- Process efficiency and emissions reduction potential
14:05–14:35 — Process Integration, Retrofitting, and System Optimisation
Speaker (Academia): N.N.
- Retrofitting strategies for existing industrial assets
- Hydrogen supply, storage, and operational flexibility
14:35–14:45 — Break
14:45–15:15 — Industrial Hydrogen Use in Steel: Lessons from Large-Scale Pilots
Speaker (Industry):
N.N.
- HYBRIT and fossil-free steel production
- Scale-up challenges and investment requirements
15:15–15:45 — Integrating Green Hydrogen into Chemical and Refining Operations
Speaker (Industry):
N.N.
- Hydrogen integration in chemical value chains
- Operational challenges and supply chain considerations
15:45–16:15 — From Pilot to Commercial Scale: Green Ammonia and Fertiliser Production
Speaker (Industry):
N.N.
- Commercialisation of green ammonia
- Global markets and export opportunities
16:15–16:55 — Panel Discussion & Wrap-Up
All Speakers + Moderator
- Which industrial sectors are ready first?
- Key barriers to large-scale deployment
- Policy, infrastructure, and market enablers
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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