CSSR Open webinar series- Martin Fernø
CSSR webinar #8/2026
We are pleased to invite you to the next webinar in the CSSR Open Webinar Series.
Webinar details
Title: Storing Hydrogen Underground: Midway Insights from the HyDRA Project
Speaker: Martin Fernø, UiB
Date & Time: 02 October 2026, 09:00-10:00 CEST
About the speaker Martin Fernø is Professor at the University of Bergen and a member of the Reservoir Physics Research Group. His research interests include CO₂ storage and underground hydrogen storage.He coordinates the HyDRA project and is a deputy director at Centre for Sustainable Subsurface Resources
About the webinar
Large-scale underground storage will be essential for hydrogen to contribute effectively to a future low-carbon energy system. HyDRA is a European research project funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme that aims to support the safe and reliable storage of hydrogen in porous geological formations. Now at its midway point, the project brings together researchers and industry stakeholders from across Europe to improve our understanding of underground hydrogen storage and develop practical approaches for assessing and managing potential risks. This presentation will introduce HyDRA, highlight the progress and key lessons from the first half of the project, and outline how its results will contribute to future site screening, risk assessment and guidance for storage operators.
Who should attend?
This webinar will be of particular interest to:
- Researchers and students in geoscience, reservoir engineering, microbiology and energy systems
- Industry professionals working with hydrogen storage, CO₂ storage and reservoir management
- Policymakers and stakeholders involved in the energy transition
- Anyone interested in sustainable subsurface resource use
Event format
The session will begin with a short introduction to CSSR, followed by the scientific presentation and an open Q&A session.
Please note: The introduction and presentation will be recorded and made available after the event. The Q&A session will not be recorded in order to encourage open discussion.
We would greatly appreciate it if you could also share this invitation with colleagues and relevant professional networks who may be interested in the topic. Help us spread the word and reach researchers, students, industry professionals and other stakeholders working within subsurface energy systems and the energy transition.
We look forward to welcoming you to the webinar and to an engaging discussion.