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News 02 February 2026

Natural hydrogen: IFPEN and Vinci Technologies launch a consortium

Natural hydrogen is a promising energy resource that requires a significant geological exploration phase. Resource assessment depends on the ability to perform rapid analyses of rock samples potential to generate hydrogen. To meet this challenge, IFPEN and Vinci Technologies have pooled their expertise within the framework of the JIP (Joint Industry Project), aimed at validating the final steps in the development of a new reliable and rapid analysis tool: HYDROGEN-EVAL.

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Innovation in a few figures

  • active patents in IFPEN’s portfolio globally
    11 000
    active patents in IFPEN’s portfolio globally
  • French and international industrial partners
    More than 100
    French and international industrial partners
  • IFP Group's turnover
    €1 billion
    IFP Group's turnover
  • companies supported by IFPEN in the past 30 years
    400
    companies supported by IFPEN in the past 30 years