Full report: IFRF Comité Français General Assembly
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The French Committee of the IFRF held its annual General Assembly on November 12 and 13, 2025.
The first day, hosted by GRDF in Saint-Denis, focused on technical presentations addressing hydrogen and decarbonization. The program began with Jean-François Brilhac (UHA) presenting works on hydrogen production through aluminum-water reactions in swirl-stabilized flames. Next, Julien Cancès and Victor Deroo (Spark Cleantech) introduced methane plasmolysis technology, a process that produces hydrogen and carbon black while reducing emissions.
The discussion continued with David Honoré (CORIA-CNRS) who presented an integrated approach to hydrogen combustion for decarbonizing the brick and tile industry. Finally, Stéphane Hody (GRDF) shared GRDF’s initiatives in carbon capture, illustrating ongoing efforts to support the energy transition.
These sessions encouraged constructive exchanges among participants and highlighted the importance of collaboration between research and industry.
The second day was dedicated to a technical visit at Villers-Saint-Paul. Participants discovered the Ch0C boiler installation, dedicated to oxy-fuel combustion and carbon capture, at VSPU, guided by Nicolas Favre (Engie Solutions). The visit included a detailed presentation by Sylvie Jadoul, focusing on the system’s design and its role in reducing industrial emissions.
This project was presented at the last IFRF Conference last June in Sheffield. This on-site experience provided a clear view of how innovative combustion technologies are applied in practice, closing the event on a practical and collaborative note.
Presentations are available on request from Sébastien Caillat (sebastien.caillat@fivesgroup.com).
The French Committee of the IFRF held its annual General Assembly on November 12 and 13, 2025.
The first day, hosted by GRDF in Saint-Denis, focused on technical presentations addressing hydrogen and decarbonization. The program began with Jean-François Brilhac (UHA) presenting works on hydrogen production through aluminum-water reactions in swirl-stabilized flames. Next, Julien Cancès and Victor Deroo (Spark Cleantech) introduced methane plasmolysis technology, a process that produces hydrogen and carbon black while reducing emissions.
The discussion continued with David Honoré (CORIA-CNRS) who presented an integrated approach to hydrogen combustion for decarbonizing the brick and tile industry. Finally, Stéphane Hody (GRDF) shared GRDF’s initiatives in carbon capture, illustrating ongoing efforts to support the energy transition.
These sessions encouraged constructive exchanges among participants and highlighted the importance of collaboration between research and industry.
The second day was dedicated to a technical visit at Villers-Saint-Paul. Participants discovered the Ch0C boiler installation, dedicated to oxy-fuel combustion and carbon capture, at VSPU, guided by Nicolas Favre (Engie Solutions). The visit included a detailed presentation by Sylvie Jadoul, focusing on the system’s design and its role in reducing industrial emissions.
This project was presented at the last IFRF Conference last June in Sheffield. This on-site experience provided a clear view of how innovative combustion technologies are applied in practice, closing the event on a practical and collaborative note.