H₂ Ressources

Natural hydrogen: Is Lorraine in the lead?

Oct 5, 2026 — 11:30 am - 12:00 PM

Natural hydrogen: Is Lorraine in the lead?

Description

Presentation by the Regalor 2 project team. Representatives from Française de l’Énergie and the University of Lorraine will discuss recent progress on the Regalor 2 project, as well as the next steps and future prospects. This will be an opportunity to discuss concrete results and the roadmap ahead.

The session speakers

Yann Fouant

Française de l'Energie

Projects Director

Philippe De Donato

CNRS

Directeur de recherche

Jacques Pironon

CNRS

Directeur de recherche

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