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Monday, 22 September

Developing Subsurface Hydrogen Systems for Low-Carbon Energy Future

By Dr Gang Wang

An interactive workshop for industry professionals to explore utilisations of geological resources for hydrogen generation and storage.

Date and time

Location

JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro

2600 Avenida Atlântica Copacabana, RJ 22041-001 Brazil

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Welcome Coffee & Registration

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Opening Remarks

TBC

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Utilising Geological Resources for Hydrogen Generation and Storage

Dr Gang Wang (Heriot-Watt University)

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Coffee Break

10:50 AM - 11:05 AM

Energi Simulation Overview

TBC

11:05 AM - 11:30 AM

Lessons from CCS: Implications for Hydrogen Storage

Prof Eric Mackay (Heriot-Watt University)

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

The Critical Role of Salt Caverns in the Hydrogen Economy

Prof Hadi Hajibeygi (Delft University of Technology)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch (Terraneo Restaurant)

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Geomechanical Aspects of Hydrogen, CO₂, and Water Storage in Porous Reservoirs

Prof Leonardo Guimarães (Federal Uni. of Pernambuco)

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Impacts of Viscous Instability on Hydrogen Storage Performance

Dr Gang Wang (Heriot-Watt University)

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Modelling Reaction Kinetics of Bio-Geochemical Processes in UHS

Ahmad Shojaee (Heriot-Watt University)

2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

Coffee Break

2:50 PM - 4:00 PM

Bridging Academic Research and Industrial Challenges

Chaired by Susan Fellows

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Closing Remarks

Good to know

Highlights

8 hours
In person

About this event

Science & Tech • Science

Welcome to the workshop “Developing Subsurface Hydrogen Systems for Low-Carbon Energy” at the JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro. This one-day, in-person event brings together industry leaders and researchers to explore the latest advancements in hydrogen technology and its critical role in supporting a low-carbon future. Discover how subsurface hydrogen systems and cutting-edge numerical modelling address the complex multiphysics challenges of underground storage — from fluid flow and geomechanics to bio-geochemical interactions.

The central objectives of this workshop:

· Provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the current state of hydrogen development across the entire value chain — from production and transportation to storage and end use.

· Raise awareness of the unique technical challenges involved in modelling subsurface hydrogen systems.

· Provide a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration between the energy industry and academia in subsurface hydrogen research.

The workshop offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with leading experts in underground hydrogen solutions from around the world. It also provides a forum to help shape research priorities that align academic expertise with real-world industry needs.

This event is for in-person attendance only. Please register with your work email address.

Organised by

Dr Gang Wang

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