Phillipe Samat

Senior Consultant, ATEX Expert and Hydrogen Facility Safety Expert. An engineer from the École des Mines d’Albi-Carmaux (Process Engineering – Eco-Industry option), he has over 25 years of experience in industrial safety, energy gases (hydrogen, NGV, biogas), and the design, operation, and compliance of complex facilities. Since 2016, he has worked as a consultant, focusing primarily on ATEX studies and compliance missions for maintenance and repair workshops accommodating NGV and hydrogen vehicles. In this capacity, he has conducted numerous ATEX studies for public and private transport network operators, as well as specific ATEX adaptation studies for hydrogen activities in workshops located notably in Belfort, Dijon, and Rouen. These assignments cover risk analysis, the definition of ATEX zones, technical and organizational requirements, and supporting operators through to regulatory compliance.

Philippe SAMAT has a strong command of hydrogen regulations, having led the regulation and safety working group within France Hydrogène from 2019 to 2023, contributing to national discussions on the sector’s regulatory framework. Recognized for his educational skills, he regularly acts as an ATEX trainer, providing training for personnel from industrial companies, operators, and research centers. Certified as an ISM ATEX Level 3E, ATEX Risk Assessment Referent, ATEX Level 3M Trainer, and Cofren VT-NGV Level 2, he now puts his expertise to work securing buildings and facilities accommodating hydrogen and NGV activities, helping bus and decarbonized fleet operators master risks, achieve regulatory compliance, and ensure the long-term sustainability of their infrastructure.