Rhino HySafe Ltd exhibited at the recent Hydrogen Industry Leaders Scotland event in Glasgow. Now in its fourth year, the conference brought together the most influential figures building the hydrogen economy in Scotland to discuss progress, the vision for the future, and the acceleration of the hydrogen transition in the UK and beyond.
The event provided a valuable platform for sharing knowledge, learning about new technologies, and building partnerships across the hydrogen value chain.
Rhino HySafe would like to thank Michael Hasson for representing the Rhino HySafe development team by attending the HIL Scotland conference and presenting on our behalf. We also wish to give our appreciation for his contribution to the development of our Vertex panels.
Michael is a Chartered Engineer with over 25 years’ experience in steel structure design under extreme and accidental loads. He has worked extensively on blast-resistant systems across the oil & gas, petrochemical, and commercial sectors. His hydrogen safety expertise spans early fuelling trials in Europe and the US to projects combining carbon capture and hydrogen-fuelled power. He collaborated with Rhino on developing the rapid-acting VERTEX relief panel, integrating advanced modelling with full-scale testing at DNV’s Spadeadam facility. Michael is currently the Structural Technical Manager at McLaughlin & Harvey, a large civil engineering and construction contractor.
As part of the conference program, Michael delivered a fantastic presentation on explosion safety. His talk, “Explosion Hazard Mitigation by Venting,” examined the anatomy of an explosion, the factors that affect explosion severity, and the role of venting in mitigating the serious consequences of a hydrogen explosion.
Michael also presented the development story behind the Rhino HySafe Vertex Explosion Relief Panel, a product designed specifically to enhance safety in hydrogen and other flammable gas environments. The Vertex panel combines precision engineering and ease of integration to provide reliable explosion relief for enclosures and process equipment. The Vertex panel is available in several models and is suitable for roof-mounted installation or integration with concrete or steel structures. Additionally, Rhino HySafe can design custom-built explosion venting solutions. This next-generation venting solution reflects Rhino HySafe’s focus on advancing practical, engineered safety systems for the hydrogen industry.
During the Hydrogen Industry Leaders Scotland conference, the Rhino HySafe team engaged with a diverse range of delegates throughout the event, including operators, engineers, researchers, and technology developers. Discussions focused on the growing demand for effective explosion protection systems, the challenges of scaling hydrogen safely, and the importance of design-led safety from the earliest stages of project development.
Feedback from attendees was positive, with many expressing strong interest in the company’s approach to venting solutions. The event also provided valuable opportunities to connect with new partners, exchange ideas, and identify potential partnerships to help shape the next generation of hydrogen safety standards.
Rhino HySafe would like to thank the organisers of Hydrogen Industry Leaders Scotland for hosting an excellent event and providing a platform for meaningful discussion and engagement.
As the hydrogen sector grows, Rhino HySafe remains focused on supporting safe and sustainable development through innovative products, technical expertise, and engineering excellence.
