How does the hydrogen economy impact polymer requirements?
The meeting place for the hydrogen supply chain
The decarbonisation trend and the transition to a hydrogen economy are affecting the entire energy supply system, putting pressure on all industries – and the polymer market is no exception. "Polymers in Hydrogen and CCUS Infrastructure" explored the polymer requirements and solutions for a new era of the hydrogen economy.
The event took place on 10-11 February 2026, in Vienna, Austria. This two-day event provided a unique platform for leading experts from across the globe to openly discussed, learned, and exchanged ideas, and to explore optimal solutions for utilising polymers in the energy infrastructure of the future.
New for 2026!
This year's event was co-located with the Pipeline Coating event. Attendees had access to both events, enabling more extensive discussions and content. The exhibition room and networking breaks were shared, fostering enhanced collaboration.
Attendees will only receive the event pack and attendee list for the event they have registered to attend. Packs and event materials can be purchased for an additional cost - contact Harriet White to learn more.
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What to look forward to
Expansive exhibition
Explored a diverse range of innovative products, solutions, and technologies from leading suppliers and manufacturers. Discovered new offerings to enhance your business and stay ahead of industry trends. Build meaningful relationships, collaborate and uncover new business opportunities.
Insightful presentations
Attended engaging sessions, dedicated speaker Q&As and presentations led by industry experts across two days. Updated our knowledge and take part in the conversation.
Networking opportunities
Connected with a wide network of energy infrastructure operators, energy providers, contractors, polymer suppliers, processors, component manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, rubber/seal manufacturers, testing companies and other industry professionals across the supply chain.
Industry expert speaker include:
Dr. Piero Mancinelli
Continental
Adnan El Kharbotly
Gasunie
Dr. Gunnar Brandin
OGE
Stefan Van Laer
Port of Antwerp-Bruges
"This event provides a good blend of the business outlook in the H2/CO2 energy economy and technical studies."
SLB
Polymers in Hydrogen and CCUS Infrastructure explores the latest industry developments. Topics include:
- How can polymers be utilised in the hydrogen economy – and how significant will the role of H2 be in the future?
- Meeting the engineering challenges posed by hydrogen transportation and storage
- Are new standards required? What tests are available and are they relevant to hydrogen? What standards exist and how applicable are they?
- Challenges for existing polymer solutions, testing and qualification of materials, solutions and successes
- Developments in gas and liquid H2 and CO2 transportation
- Seals for H2, CC, and storage
- New polymeric materials for fuel cells and electrolysers
Essential themes for 2026
Why attend?
- Discover how current hydrogen and CCUS projects are progressing and their current and future materials requirements
- Learn how advances in polymeric materials are being applied in hydrogen/CCUS service
- Identify new opportunities for polymeric materials in new energy infrastructure
- Understand both the challenges and advantages of polymer utilisation in the energy transition
- Network with industry experts and build professional contacts across the hydrogen supply chain
Source new products and put your questions to the experts in the exhibition area. Exhibitors include:
- AkzoNobel Powder Coatings
- Altrad
- Axalta Coating Systems
- Bauhuis Solutions
- Bergolin
- Borealis
- CETIM
- CRTS Global
- Element Materials Technology
- Inductotherm Heating & Welding
- JettyRobot
- Lankwitzer Lackfabrik
- LKAB Minerals
- MONTIPOWER
- ODYSEA
- Rombouts Kunststof Techniek
- Selmers
- Sherwin Williams
- Socotherm
- Teknos
- Tenaris
- Terakalis
Some of the companies who have previously attended include:
ADV Integrity | AIMPLAS | Aliaxis | Alpine Polytech | Altrad Babcock | Applus Laboratories | Aramco | Baker Hughes | Bekaert | BP | Brunel Composites Centre | Celanese | CETIM | Chevron | Composite Analytica | ConocoPhillips | Continental | DNV | Dupont | Element Materials Technology | Energy Industries Council | Equinor | Evonik | EWI | ExxonMobil | FlexSteel Pipeline | Future Materials Group | Future Pipe Industries | Greene Tweed | GRTgaz | GTT | Halliburton | Hive Composites | IDEX | Interwell | Invista | James Walker | Kiwa | Kuraray | LATI | Mattr | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries | Mitsui Chemicals | National Composites Centre | National Gas Transmission | Norner | NOV | OMV Exploration & Production | Parker Hannifin | Petrobras | Plasson | Rosen Group | Rubberatkins | SBM Offshore | Schlumberger (SLB) | Shell | SINTEF | Soluforce | Solvay | Strohm | Sumitomo | Syensqo | TechnipFMC | Teijin Aramid | Terega | Topsoe | TRP Polymer Solutions | Victrex
Previous attending companies
Who you
will meet
Our attendees are a true representation of the supply chain:
Managing Director | Director of Hydrogen | Director R&D | Head of Energy | Technical Director | Commercial Director – Energy Applications | Director of Hydrogen Safety | Chief Engineer | Material Engineering Group Manager | Lead Materials and Corrosion Engineer | Principal Engineer - Non-Metallics | Principal Polymer Scientist | Subject Matter Expert Polymers & Composites | Lead Engineer – Polymer Qualification | Engineering Manager | Sourcing Manager | Director – Destructive Testing | Technical Manager, Energy | Senior Technology Expert | Research Fellow | Research Engineer | Senior Manager Product Engineering | Product Development Manager | Mechanics & Pipe Manager | Business Development Director | New Business Development Manager, Energy Transition
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