About us
Governance & Members
The European Hydrogen Safety Panel (EHSP) is guided by a structured governance model that brings together leading hydrogen safety experts, project managers, and technical specialists. The panel is responsible for providing technical advice, risk assessment, and knowledge-sharing to advance hydrogen safety across Europe.
Governance
Structure
IDOM and Ariema were mandated by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership for the set up and coordination of the EHSP under a public procurement contract.
Key governance components:
Governing Body: Clean Hydrogen JU
Public Procurement Contract Consortium: IDOM and ARIEMA
EHSP governance committee:
Supervises the panel’s strategic direction and effectiveness
EHSP Chair: Leads expert discussions and contributes to hydrogen safety policies
Technical Secretariat: Manages day-to-day administration, communication, and project coordination
Task Force Leaders (TFLs): Head four specialized safety task forces, each focusing on a different aspect of hydrogen safety.
How we
work
The EHSP is structured around four specialized Task Forces (TFs), each addressing a critical area of hydrogen safety.
TF. 1
Support at Project Level
Improving hydrogen safety in CleanHydrogen JU projects.
- Conducting safety plan assessments and technical risk evaluations.
- Developing safety templates, checklists, and guidelines.
- Delivering tailored safety training for project coordinators.
TF. 2
Support at Programme Level
Strengthening hydrogen safety across Clean Hydrogen JU programs.
- Advising on regulatory and policy matters.
- Offering cross-program safety training.
- Collaborating with EU institutions to reinforce hydrogen safety standards.
TF. 3
Data Collection and Assessment
Expanding the European Hydrogen Incident and Accident Database (HIAD 3.0).
- Investigating hydrogen-related incidents.
- Extracting key lessons learned to improve safety measures.
- Proposing preventive strategies based on data analysis.
TF. 4
Communications
Raising awareness and strengthening stakeholder engagement.
- Organizing training sessions, workshops, and educational campaigns.
- Sharing best practices and safety reports.
- Hosting public events to promote hydrogen safety culture.
EHSP
Expert
Chair of the EHSP & Task Force Leaders.
Technical Expert Pool
Click through the experts to access their technical expertise
