H₂ Ressources

Introduction to ACOM (Association of Mining Municipalities of France)

Oct 5, 2026 — 05:25 pm - 5:30 PM

Introduction to ACOM (Association of Mining Municipalities of France)

Description

Energy Conference: Raising awareness among elected officials about the energy transition (coalbed methane, solar panels, geothermal energy, etc.).

The session speakers

Jean-Pierre Kucheida

Association des Communes...

Président

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Hélène Boulanger

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Nicolas Pelissier

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Laurent Nicolas

Lithium de France

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Geothermal Energy: An Inexhaustible Source of Heat in the Grand Est Region

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Natural hydrogen: Is Lorraine in the lead?

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Jacques Pironon

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Nicolas Pelissier

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12:15 PM12:45 PM

Public acceptance of projects relating to hydrogen and the subsurface

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Université de Lorraine, membre d'UnysTitulaire de la chaire Reisol

Commission Nationale des Débats Publics (CNDP)Délégué régional Grand-Est