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Hydrogen molecules
Innovation and Industry
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 H2GEN JIP (Joint Industry Project), aimed at validating the final steps in the development of a new reliable and rapid analysis tool: HYDROGEN-EVAL.

Chemistry Laboratory
Innovation and Industry
News 16 January 2026

Analytical chemistry: for more open access to data

Chemists examine numerous mixtures of substances using increasingly sophisticated analytical tools that enable them to produce an identity card for the samples (gas, liquid, solid) analyzed. Unfortunately, to store test results, instruments utilize proprietary formats that are difficult to read and use outside of the software provided with these instruments. To simplify access to data, initiatives such as that of the Allotrope Foundation are emerging. An IFPEN team is participating in this initiative and developing open source utilities for chromatography data. Explanations.