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Petr Mervart<\/h2>\n Ministry of Industry and Trade, Na Franti\u0161ku 32, 110 15 Praha 1, Czech republic <\/strong><\/p>\n\nWith presentation:<\/strong> Sources of hydrogen for decarbonization of industry and mobility<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Conditions for the production of renewable hydrogen vary significantly across Member States. The Czech Republic and other landlocked countries cannot benefit from abundant renewable energy resources such as offshore wind or the high solar irradiation available in Mediterranean regions. The conditions established by the Delegated Act on RFNBOs make the production of renewable hydrogen under Czech conditions prohibitively expensive. An analysis of the main cost drivers has identified the key legislative restrictions contributing to these costs. For the Czech Republic, it is crucial not only to rely on domestic production of renewable hydrogen, but also to enable hydrogen imports through repurposed pipeline infrastructure and to make effective use of domestically produced low-carbon hydrogen. Technological neutrality and the efficient utilization of different hydrogen production pathways can create a cost-effective and pragmatic route for the wider deployment of hydrogen technologies.<\/p>\n

Petr Mervart <\/strong> is currently overseeing the development, evolution, and execution of the Czech Hydrogen Strategy within the Ministry of Industry and Trade. He has actively contributed to the formulation of a comprehensive study on decarbonizing the Czech industry. Before assuming his role at the ministry, he amassed a wealth of professional experience across multiple international organizations, primarily in the energy and IT sectors. His journey in the professional world commenced as a university teacher and research scientist at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Czech Technical University. Furthermore, he has actively engaged in university research endeavours in both Japan and Canada, broadening his global perspective on key industry-related matters.\n<\/p>\n\n \n<\/a>\n

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Frederik Wewetzer<\/h2><\/br>\n HZwo e. V., Technologie-Campus 6, 09126 Chemnitz, Germany <\/strong><\/br><\/br>\n\nWith presentation:<\/strong> Connecting good energies: HZwo\u2019s latest activities and offers<\/br><\/br>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> European, especially German, value chains are still heavily dependent on the automotive industry. This goes hand in hand with a great deal of process expertise, which ultimately \u201conly\u201d needs to be transferred to new products and market segments in the course of the mobility transition. However, the barriers to entry are high, especially for the suppliers that characterize this industrial sector. As an international hydrogen technology cluster, HZwo e. V. strives to provide targeted services that facilitate the opening up of new market segments. The presentation highlights some recent developments within the association and the resulting opportunities for cooperation.\n<\/p>\n

After graduating from the TU Bergakademie Freiberg with a master\u2019s degree in materials engineering, Frederik Wewetzer<\/strong> initially worked for the still heavily ICE-oriented, German automotive supplier industry. In accordance with his academic background, he was responsible for materials and supplier development before being appointed to Business Development with focus on hydrogen and smart materials at the end of 2019. To be able to devote himself full-time to alternative drives and mobility concepts, Frederik Wewetzer moved to the National Organisation Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NOW GmbH) in April 2022 and was responsible for the Hydrogen Innovation and Technology Center as well as R&D projects regarding alternative drives in rail transport within the framework of NIP II funding program. In October 2023, he joined HZwo e .V. as Technical Advisor for the Saxon Hydrogen Competence Center, operating as the central point of contact for citizens, local authorities, the media, industry and science for all questions relating to hydrogen production, transport, storage and application. Since April 2025, he has also been responsible for the Research and Transfer center of the Hydrogen Innovation Center (HIC), overseeing the development of the HIC engineering services. \n<\/br><\/br>\n<\/p>\n\n <\/a>\n

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Tom\u00e1\u0161 Pro\u0161ek<\/h2><\/br>\n University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technick\u00e1 5, 166 28 Praha 6, Czech Republic <\/strong><\/br><\/br>\n\nWith presentation:<\/strong> Novel system of risk assessment for steel infrastructure in contact with pressurized hydrogen <\/br><\/br>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Hydrogen embrittlement factor (HEF) is a multi-property rating system for determination of the risk of hydrogen embrittlement of steel parts in technologies handling mixtures of natural gas and hydrogen. HEF has been constructed combining literature data and results from a three-year industry-led research project in which short-term laboratory and up to 18-month semi-industrial exposures were performed. It led to a selection of input parameters with a distinct effect on hydrogen entry and embrittlement, which can be split into several categories: environmental (total gas pressure, partial pressure of hydrogen, temperature, presence of gaseous, organic, and inorganic pollutants and water), material (steel grade, microstructure, content of selected elements, strength, weld type, and presence of weld defects), surface state (fresh surface, corrosion products, surface contamination) and mechanical (plastic deformation, loading). These factors were combined to a simple safe-low-medium-high risk scale, which allows the determination of the maximum hydrogen concentration to ensure safe operation of a technology. Alternatively, for a desired hydrogen level, high-risk parts can be identified and a choice can be made between replacement and implementation of mitigation strategies. The applicability of HEF is demonstrated for a specific underground gas storage facility. A particularly dangerous situation occurred when a plastically deformed part made of martensitic steel with defects and a non-contaminated surface was in contact with formation water under elevated partial hydrogen pressure.\n<\/p>\n

Tom\u00e1\u0161 Pro\u0161ek<\/strong> leads the Department of Metallic Construction Materials in Technopark Kralupy of the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague. His group focuses on corrosion protection in building and automotive industries and material safety in presence of hydrogen. His research activities are aimed at understanding into principles of atmospheric corrosion, degradation mechanisms of coated steel materials, development of metallic coatings, outdoor and accelerated corrosion testing, corrosion monitoring and hydrogen embrittlement. <\/br>\nTom\u00e1\u0161 Pro\u0161ek graduated at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague in 1996. From 2001 until 2015, he worked at RISE in Stockholm, Sweden and Brest, France. He authored over 150 conference and journal papers. He is the immediate past president of the European Federation of Corrosion and vice-president of the Association of Czech and Slovak Corrosion Engineers.\n<\/br><\/br>\n<\/p>\n\n <\/a>\n

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Alexandr Lu\u017en\u00fd <\/h2><\/br>\n GasNet, s.r.o., Kl\u00ed\u0161sk\u00e1 940\/96, \u00dast\u00ed nad Labem, Czech Republic <\/strong><\/br><\/br>\nWith presentation:<\/strong> Pioneering the Hydrogen Future – Gas Training Facility Pardubice <\/br><\/br>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> “The Test Facility Will Contribute to a Successful Transition to New Gases. It Will Increase the Operational Safety of the Existing and Future Gas Network.”