TECHNOLOGIES AND SOLUTIONS FOR A LOW-CARBON HYDROGEN FUTURE

The Hydrogen Technology World Expo took place in October 20-22, 2025, at the Hamburg Messe exhibition center in Germany. The event attracted over 1,000 exhibitors and more than 300 speakers for a three-day conference, drawing over 20,000 visitors from around the globe within the hydrogen ecosystem.

Martin Kykal, a project manager at Energy Safety Group, was among the participants at the event. His main objectives were to gather the latest information on technologies for hydrogen production, storage, and transportation, and to connect with potential partners.

«The exhibition highlighted the rapid development of the European hydrogen ecosystem. It covered a variety of directions, not only innovations in hydrogen production but also practical solutions for safe storage close to critical infrastructure, particularly nuclear power plants,» said Martin Kykal.

The lecture blocks on «Green hydrogen production and electrolyser development» and «Low-carbon hydrogen production» generated the most interest, featuring one of Europe’s largest hydrogen projects, HySynergy. Some presentations also addressed the reduction of the levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH).

In the exhibition area, Martin visited the stands of leading electrolyzer manufacturers, including ITM and Nel Hydrogen, as well as companies that already collaborate with Energy Safety Group, such as ErreDue and Schaeffler. One of the exhibition’s highlights worth noting was the innovative hydrogen storage technology that uses salt and iron oxide balls, thus offers an enhanced level of safety and suitable for NPP.

It must be mentioned that before russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Energy Safety Group participated in working meetings with Framatome and JSC «NNEGC «Energoatom» to introduce hydrogen technologies at nuclear power plants in Ukraine and Eastern Europe. Four to five years ago, the importance of integrating hydrogen solutions into the operations of nuclear power plants was already present in discussions. During that time, similar pilot projects were being implemented in the United States, such as a 1 MW electrolyzer at an operating nuclear power plant, and in Canada, which laid the groundwork for today’s zero-emission solutions.

It is also important to note that Energy Safety Group was a partner in the NPHyCo (Nuclear and Power Hydrogen Cogeneration) project, which began in autumn 2022 and concluded in March 2025. This European research initiative focused on producing hydrogen using nuclear energy and was supported by the Euratom Programme for research and training in nuclear innovation. The project consists of six work packages, or roadmaps, that cover everything from conceptual design to the development of technical, economic, and licensing documentation, as well as the establishment of a pilot facility.

The Energy Safety Group team was actively involved in subtasks across all areas of the project, not only to contribute to the research but also to have the opportunity to implement the technology in practice. The company has decided to continue developing this area of its business.

The Energy Safety Group actively supports technologies for decarbonization and energy security, thereby enhancing Ukraine’s role in the European scientific and technical community.

«We are convinced that it is precisely cross-sectoral solutions at the intersection of nuclear and hydrogen energy that are shaping a new stage in the development of Europe’s energy independence. For our team, participating in such initiatives is not just an experience, but a contribution to a safe and sustainable energy future,» concluded Olexander Mazurok, Chief Technical Director of Energy Safety Group.