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October 5, 2026
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October 5, 2026
14
Oct 5, 2026
9:30 AM
9:45 AM
Opening Plenary Session
The opening plenary of H₂ Ressources introduces the main challenges of the conference and the development perspectives of hydrogen and underground resources for territories.
Speakers
:
Mathieu
Klein
Président de la Métropole du Grand Nancy
Maire de Nancy
François
Werner
Vice-Président de la Région Grand-Est
Maire de Villers-lès-Nancy
Hélène
Boulanger
Université de Lorraine, membre d'Unys
Présidente
Oct 5, 2026
9:45 AM
10:30 AM
Roundtable: Can Our Subsoil Be a Lever for Our Energy Sovereignty?
In France, as in Europe, energy sovereignty is becoming a key issue against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions. And the topic will certainly be addressed during the presidential campaign....
Speakers
:
Guillaume
Buttin
France Hydrogène
Chargé des relations institutionnelles
Bruno
G. Pollet
Hydrogen Research Institute
Président de la chaire de recherche sur l’hydrogène propre au Canada
Christophe
Hecker
Earth2
Porte parole
Nicolas
Pelissier
45.8 Energy
Président et Co-fondateur
Laurent
Nicolas
Lithium de France
Yann
Fouant
Française de l'Energie
Projects Director
Oct 5, 2026
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
Geothermal Energy: An Inexhaustible Source of Heat in the Grand Est Region
The roundtable will provide an opportunity to discuss the project in Schwabwiller (Bas-Rhin), about 50 kilometers from Strasbourg, where the company Lithium de France is drilling two wells with a...
Speakers
:
Laurent
Nicolas
Lithium de France
Yves
Géraud
Université de Lorraine, membre d'Unys
Titulaire de la chaire Reisol
Oct 5, 2026
11:30 AM
12:00 PM
Natural hydrogen: Is Lorraine in the lead?
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...
Speakers
:
Yann
Fouant
Française de l'Energie
Projects Director
Philippe
De Donato
CNRS
Directeur de recherche
Jacques
Pironon
CNRS
Directeur de recherche
Oct 5, 2026
12:00 PM
12:15 PM
Natural Hydrogen: Advances by Other Players in the Industry
In addition, this session will provide an overview of other permits (Pyrenees, Spain, U.S.) and other stakeholders outside of La Française de l’Energie.
Speakers
:
Christophe
Hecker
Earth2
Porte parole
Nicolas
Pelissier
45.8 Energy
Président et Co-fondateur
Oct 5, 2026
12:15 PM
12:45 PM
Public acceptance of projects relating to hydrogen and the subsurface
The session will address the key issue of public acceptance of hydrogen and underground projects. It is important to hold public consultations and provide education to allay the concerns of local...
Speakers
:
Michaela
Ewen
H2 Saarland
Chef de projet
Yves
Géraud
Université de Lorraine, membre d'Unys
Titulaire de la chaire Reisol
Luc
Martin
Commission Nationale des Débats Publics (CNDP)
Délégué régional Grand-Est
Oct 5, 2026
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
The decarbonisation strategy for the Grand Est region : a multi-energy approach
On the one hand, Hysyn, which aims to foster cross-border synergies and develop the hydrogen sector; and on the other, Greater Green+, which aims to make the Greater Region a leader in the...
Speakers
:
Vincent
Carel
CCI Grand Est
Responsable de Projet Européen HySyn et PAE-e-green
Alexandre
Folmer
Grand Est Développement
Greater Green + Project Manager
Oct 5, 2026
2:30 PM
3:30 PM
The Impact of Research in the Grand Est Region: A Focus on Local Projects
The purpose of this session is to showcase the diversity of research at the University of Lorraine, both in subsurface resources and in hydrogen. 25 min - Mineral processing with the GeoRessources...
Speakers
:
Heathcliff
Demaie
Université de Lorraine, membre d'Unys
Project Manager
Gaël
Maranzana
Université de Lorraine, membre d'Unys
Professeur
Caroline
Bonnet
Université de Lorraine, membre d'Unys
Enseignant-chercheur
Olivier
Lottin
Université de Lorraine, membre d'Unys
Professeur
Oct 5, 2026
3:30 PM
3:45 PM
Hydrogen: What's New in Neighboring Countries?
Overview of the ENWAS Project
Speakers
:
Olaf
Ukelis
Laboratoire Eifer
Project Manager & Engineer
Oct 5, 2026
4:15 PM
4:45 PM
How is the European hydrogen backbone developing?
Transporting hydrogen via pipelines is essential for connecting hydrogen producers with potential customers (industry, mobility) as part of a European backbone network. This session will provide an...
Speakers
:
Jérôme
Guichard
Natran
Développeur territorial H2/CO2
Oct 5, 2026
4:45 PM
5:05 PM
Industry Session
The idea is to review industrial projects that will use hydrogen as an alternative to natural gas in order to decarbonize manufacturing processes. The session will feature a presentation led by...
Speakers
:
Jacques
Haenn
Pôle Véhicule du Futur
Chargé de mission filière Hydrogène Grand Est.
Benjamin
Bugeat
Westfalen France
Managing Director
Oct 5, 2026
5:05 PM
5:25 PM
An ecosystem centered on hydrogen buses in Metz?
The session will provide an update on the Metz Eurometropolis project, which aims to produce carbon-free hydrogen (as part of a partnership with UEM and John Cockerill) and deliver it via a short...
Speakers
:
Dimitri
Carbonnet
Eurométropole de Metz
Directeur Eau et Énergie
Hervé
Bouley
Groupe KEOLIS
Directeur Maintenance et Patrimoine
Oct 5, 2026
5:25 PM
5:30 PM
Introduction to ACOM (Association of Mining Municipalities of France)
Energy Conference: Raising awareness among elected officials about the energy transition (coalbed methane, solar panels, geothermal energy, etc.).
Speakers
:
Jean-Pierre
Kucheida
Association des Communes Minières de France
Président
Oct 5, 2026
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Cocktail Networking
Provided you have reserved your ticket on the website or in person during the event.
Oct 5, 2026
9:30 AM
9:45 AM
Opening Plenary Session
The opening plenary of H₂ Ressources introduces the main challenges of the conference and the development perspectives of hydrogen and underground resources for territories.
Speakers
:
Mathieu
Klein
Président de la Métropole du Grand Nancy
Maire de Nancy
François
Werner
Vice-Président de la Région Grand-Est
Maire de Villers-lès-Nancy
Hélène
Boulanger
Université de Lorraine, membre d'Unys
Présidente
Oct 5, 2026
9:45 AM
10:30 AM
Roundtable: Can Our Subsoil Be a Lever for Our Energy Sovereignty?
In France, as in Europe, energy sovereignty is becoming a key issue against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions. And the topic will certainly be addressed during the presidential campaign....
Speakers
:
Guillaume
Buttin
France Hydrogène
Chargé des relations institutionnelles
Bruno
G. Pollet
Hydrogen Research Institute
Président de la chaire de recherche sur l’hydrogène propre au Canada
Christophe
Hecker
Earth2
Porte parole
Nicolas
Pelissier
45.8 Energy
Président et Co-fondateur
Laurent
Nicolas
Lithium de France
Yann
Fouant
Française de l'Energie
Projects Director
Oct 5, 2026
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
Geothermal Energy: An Inexhaustible Source of Heat in the Grand Est Region
The roundtable will provide an opportunity to discuss the project in Schwabwiller (Bas-Rhin), about 50 kilometers from Strasbourg, where the company Lithium de France is drilling two wells with a...
Speakers
:
Laurent
Nicolas
Lithium de France
Yves
Géraud
Université de Lorraine, membre d'Unys
Titulaire de la chaire Reisol
Oct 5, 2026
11:30 AM
12:00 PM
Natural hydrogen: Is Lorraine in the lead?
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...
Speakers
:
Yann
Fouant
Française de l'Energie
Projects Director
Philippe
De Donato
CNRS
Directeur de recherche
Jacques
Pironon
CNRS
Directeur de recherche
Oct 5, 2026
12:00 PM
12:15 PM
Natural Hydrogen: Advances by Other Players in the Industry
In addition, this session will provide an overview of other permits (Pyrenees, Spain, U.S.) and other stakeholders outside of La Française de l’Energie.
Speakers
:
Christophe
Hecker
Earth2
Porte parole
Nicolas
Pelissier
45.8 Energy
Président et Co-fondateur
Oct 5, 2026
12:15 PM
12:45 PM
Public acceptance of projects relating to hydrogen and the subsurface
The session will address the key issue of public acceptance of hydrogen and underground projects. It is important to hold public consultations and provide education to allay the concerns of local...
Speakers
:
Michaela
Ewen
H2 Saarland
Chef de projet
Yves
Géraud
Université de Lorraine, membre d'Unys
Titulaire de la chaire Reisol
Luc
Martin
Commission Nationale des Débats Publics (CNDP)
Délégué régional Grand-Est
Oct 5, 2026
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
The decarbonisation strategy for the Grand Est region : a multi-energy approach
On the one hand, Hysyn, which aims to foster cross-border synergies and develop the hydrogen sector; and on the other, Greater Green+, which aims to make the Greater Region a leader in the...
Speakers
:
Vincent
Carel
CCI Grand Est
Responsable de Projet Européen HySyn et PAE-e-green
Alexandre
Folmer
Grand Est Développement
Greater Green + Project Manager
Oct 5, 2026
2:30 PM
3:30 PM
The Impact of Research in the Grand Est Region: A Focus on Local Projects
The purpose of this session is to showcase the diversity of research at the University of Lorraine, both in subsurface resources and in hydrogen. 25 min - Mineral processing with the GeoRessources...
Speakers
:
Heathcliff
Demaie
Université de Lorraine, membre d'Unys
Project Manager
Gaël
Maranzana
Université de Lorraine, membre d'Unys
Professeur
Caroline
Bonnet
Université de Lorraine, membre d'Unys
Enseignant-chercheur
Olivier
Lottin
Université de Lorraine, membre d'Unys
Professeur
Oct 5, 2026
3:30 PM
3:45 PM
Hydrogen: What's New in Neighboring Countries?
Overview of the ENWAS Project
Speakers
:
Olaf
Ukelis
Laboratoire Eifer
Project Manager & Engineer
Oct 5, 2026
4:15 PM
4:45 PM
How is the European hydrogen backbone developing?
Transporting hydrogen via pipelines is essential for connecting hydrogen producers with potential customers (industry, mobility) as part of a European backbone network. This session will provide an...
Speakers
:
Jérôme
Guichard
Natran
Développeur territorial H2/CO2
Oct 5, 2026
4:45 PM
5:05 PM
Industry Session
The idea is to review industrial projects that will use hydrogen as an alternative to natural gas in order to decarbonize manufacturing processes. The session will feature a presentation led by...
Speakers
:
Jacques
Haenn
Pôle Véhicule du Futur
Chargé de mission filière Hydrogène Grand Est.
Benjamin
Bugeat
Westfalen France
Managing Director
Oct 5, 2026
5:05 PM
5:25 PM
An ecosystem centered on hydrogen buses in Metz?
The session will provide an update on the Metz Eurometropolis project, which aims to produce carbon-free hydrogen (as part of a partnership with UEM and John Cockerill) and deliver it via a short...
Speakers
:
Dimitri
Carbonnet
Eurométropole de Metz
Directeur Eau et Énergie
Hervé
Bouley
Groupe KEOLIS
Directeur Maintenance et Patrimoine
Oct 5, 2026
5:25 PM
5:30 PM
Introduction to ACOM (Association of Mining Municipalities of France)
Energy Conference: Raising awareness among elected officials about the energy transition (coalbed methane, solar panels, geothermal energy, etc.).
Speakers
:
Jean-Pierre
Kucheida
Association des Communes Minières de France
Président
Oct 5, 2026
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Cocktail Networking
Provided you have reserved your ticket on the website or in person during the event.
Sign up to plan your schedule
