This presentation will explore innovative approaches to hydrogen transport and storage, focusing on the development of a liquid hydrogen carrier (LHC) technology. Originating from research at Aix-Marseille University, the carrier enables spontaneous hydrogen release from a stable liquid molecule, offering a promising solution to logistical challenges in the hydrogen value chain.

HSL Technologies, based in Aix-en-Provence and founded in 2015, has advanced this technology through extensive development and project participation. The session will highlight recent milestones in governance and funding that have supported the scale-up and integration of LHC systems into broader decarbonisation efforts.

Drawing on operational experience and international collaboration, the presentation will examine how LHCs can contribute to safe, flexible, and scalable hydrogen deployment, supporting energy transition goals and complementing existing infrastructure.