Hydrogen Storage, Transportation and Distribution – Successfully Navigate the Hydrogen Value Chain

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Gain an overview of the process of storing, transporting and distributing hydrogen from production to end-use.
• Distinguish the state of the art for the physical and material-based options for the storage and transport of hydrogen.
• Understand the underlying technologies of storing, transporting and distributing hydrogen and are able to evaluate them technically, economically and ecologically.
• Recognise the challenges and risks involved in storing, transporting and distributing hydrogen and are able to understand appropriate solutions.
• Assess the requirements and understand appropriate storage and transport concepts.

This course has been designed for professionals working in the energy sector looking to further develop their careers to keep up to date on emerging technologies.

• Chemical, Mechanical Engineers and Electrical Engineers working in the energy sector, utilities companies, particularly those focusing on hydrogen technology.
• Specialists in hydrogen generation, storage, and transportation systems.
• Logistics Professionals involve in managing the supply chain for hydrogen storage, transportation and distribution
• Quality Assurance and Safety Managers within companies dealing with hydrogen.
• Materials Scientists involve in hydrogen production and electrolysis development.
• Project Managers and Team Leaders overseeing hydrogen project planning.
• Strategic Planners and Business Development Managers in the energy sector.
• Energy Analysts and Consultants, Renewable Energy Project Developers interest in hydrogen integration.
• Environmental and Sustainability Specialists such as Environmental Engineers, Sustainability Managers working on green energy and carbon reduction initiatives.

• Basic
• Intermediate

• Course material will be provided for future reference.
• Each topic begins with a statement of the intended learning outcome (LO).
• Activities such as quizzes, videos and assessment will be incorporated.

Your expert instructor possesses a Dipl.-Ing. (Univ.) in Materials Science from the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg in Germany, an MBA from Henley Management College in the UK, and holds the prestigious title of Six Sigma Black Belt. With a remarkable career spanning more than 27 years, he is recognised as an esteemed authority in the field of Hydrogen Technologies. His areas of specialisation include hydrogen generation, storage, transportation, and distribution, as well as electrochemical conversion systems like electrolysers and fuel cells.

His professional journey includes a 5-year tenure as a scientific researcher at the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research in Baden-Württemberg, Germany (ZSW). He then embarked on a noteworthy 14-year career at SGL Carbon, a global leader in carbon and graphite manufacturing, where he played various pivotal roles. His primary focus was on the development and production of Gas Diffusion Media.

Your expert instructor’s expertise in hydrogen storage and transportation systems is further evidenced by his previous role at SGL Group, a leading carbon and graphite manufacturer. He spearheaded the technological aspects of the company’s fuel cell component offerings, including bipolar plates and gas diffusion layers. His contributions helped establish the SIGRACET® brand as a world leader in the field.

Following his tenure at SGL Carbon, he spent 8 significant years with BMW AG, serving as a Technology Manager within the hydrogen fuel cell passenger car program, known as iX5 Hydrogen. In this pivotal role, he was responsible for overseeing quality and safety management across the entire hydrogen system enabling the release and certification of fuel cell electric vehicles for public roads. This encompassed tanks, hydrogen supply systems, fuel cell systems, and in-house hydrogen infrastructure.

Your expert instructor’s contributions also extend to his work with the Hydrogen Academy, where he has created educational materials. The training materials covering the hydrogen value chain, hydrogen economy, storage, transportation, fuel cell technology, and other industrial applications. He has conducted professional training sessions on this material for clients of the Hydrogen Academy and for a training company located in northern Germany. Furthermore, he has earned recognition as a tentative trainer (successfully passing all assessments) for Hydrogen Technology, Quality, and Safety Management at TÜV Süd Akademie GmbH. Therefore, over the span of 3 years, he has been actively engaged as a freelance educator, offering comprehensive courses that encompass the entire hydrogen value chain. His extensive experience and knowledge make him a valuable asset in advancing sustainable hydrogen storage, transportation, and distribution solutions.

To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized “One to One” coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster.
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