16/04/26Webinar – Exploring Natural Hydrogen Opportunities

🧑‍💻Join us on April 16 for a deep dive into one of the most promising emerging energy resources. ⚡🌍

🎦This online session will bring together 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 to shed light on the geological potential, technological challenges and industrial prospects of natural hydrogen in Eastern France.

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Webinar – Exploring Natural Hydrogen Opportunities – Spotlight on Eastern France

Date & Time: April 16, 2026
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. (Paris time) / 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. (Tokyo time)

Language: English

Participation Fee: Free of charge

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PROGRAM

Welcome remarks

• Koichi Wada, General Manager – JH2A
• François Werner, Vice president in charge of ecological and energy transition – Grand Est region

From Science to Industry: Natural hydrogen opportunities

• Presentation of the geological potential, key challenges and opportunities
  • Philippe de Donato & Jacques Pironon, Research professors – GeoRessources Laboratory ( Université de Lorraine/ CNRS)
• Presentation of the FDE company and update on ongoing drilling operations in Eastern France
  • Julien MOULIN, Executive chairman – La Française de l’Energie (FDE)

Presentation of the regional hydrogen strategy and ecosystem in Eastern France

• Thomas Lextrait, Project Manager – Grand Est Region
• Jacques Haenn, Project Manager for the hydrogen sector in Grand Est – DINAMHySE

Questions & Answers

Closing remarks 

Nicolas Carboni, General Director – Grand Est Développement