Advanced Process Safety Considerations for Hydrogen Projects

Online | Face-to-face | In-company

Overview

Explore the hazardous characteristics of hydrogen and how to ensure the safe design, execution and operation of hydrogen projects. 

This course takes a detailed look at hydrogen and the hazards associated with it. You will explore the unique properties of hydrogen, how it differs from more common flammable gases such as natural gas, and the material challenges specific to hydrogen, for example upon loss of containment. Case studies from across the hydrogen value chain will help to illustrate learning.

You will also explore the specific risk assessment issues applicable to hydrogen (eg leak frequency, ignition probabilities), the control and mitigation measures commonly used to reduce the risk, and the regulations, codes and standards applicable to hydrogen projects.  

Given the detailed nature of the course, it is well suited to anyone working on the technical aspects of hydrogen projects or working in installations handling hydrogen, eg scientists developing new applications for hydrogen; engineers working across the value chain of hydrogen in any stage of the project lifecycle; industry body representatives or regulators that want to know where to focus their efforts when it comes to safety; plant technologists and plant managers who need a fundamental understanding of hydrogen safety to ensure their plants are run safely.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, you will:

• understand the unique properties of hydrogen, and how it differs from more common flammable gases such as natural gas
• recognise the different hazards presented by hydrogen and its carriers
• have developed an understanding of the hazards and risks associated with the use of hydrogen within the context of a new project design
• be aware of control and mitigation measures that can be used to reduce the risk in a variety of hydrogen applications.

Who will benefit

Anyone working on the technical aspects of hydrogen projects or working in installations handling hydrogen, including:

• process safety engineers
• process engineers
• HSE professionals
• project engineers
• plant technologists and plant managers
• others involved in the design, operation, modification or maintenance of hydrogen handling equipment and processes.

Course outline

• Review of process safety incidents involving hydrogen and the learnings that have been derived from past accidents
• Physical and hazardous properties of hydrogen, including the latest knowledge from research programmes
• Safety challenges associated with common uses of hydrogen in new energy applications
• Hazards presented by hydrogen, ammonia and other energy vectors across the hydrogen value chain
• Awareness of the life cycle of process safety, from concept development to project execution, including an overview of the types of study that should be considered
• Basics of fire and explosion science – the relevant physical properties, the causes of fires and explosions, and their consequences
• Risk assessments for each type of hydrogen application and common hazards/control measures
• Common pitfalls of hydrogen risk assessments
• An overview of some international regulations, and the regulatory expectations

What delegates say

"Karina was a really great trainer! I was fully engaged throughout and learned so much from her. Her ability to talk around the topic was really impressive and she provided great answers to questions."
R Hobson, Carrington Power Station, Ireland 

"Very clear structure and reminders of the process safety principles as well as application to hydrogen/ammonia etc. Lots of examples and visuals."
J Durling, Environment Agency, UK

"I have worked with hydrogen for many years and took this course to formalise some of my knowledge and I felt the content was excellent and very well done."
R Boocock, Boocock Advisory Ltd, UK

Course delivery

Face-to-face.

Dates & location

• 24–25 September 2025, Rugby, UK
  (Day 1 – 10:00–17:00, day 2 –09:00–12:30)

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Fees 

• IChemE member: £1,500 + VAT
• Non-member: £1,800 + VAT

More than one person to train?

Multi-place discounts

Discounts are available to companies booking more than one place. Bookings must be made at the same time to receive the discount.

• 2 places – 10% discount
• 3 places –15% discount
• 4 or more places – 20% discount

In-company training

This course can be delivered to in-house teams, either on-site or online. This could be a cost-effective option if you have several people requiring the training. Content can be tailored to your specific requirements. Request a quotation.

Attendance certificate & CPD hours

An e-certificate will be issued at the end of the course to confirm attendance and CPD hours logged. Please note that you must attend all modules to receive the certificate.

CPD hours should be used as an approximate guide and will vary depending on the preferred approach of the delegate and to what extent additional learning is completed.