Michel Hardy, 45, works in the field of R&D for gas infrastructure over 20 years. He was involved in many international projects, in Europe and North America. He is now head of innovation and  strategic department within RICE, the R&D center for gas infrastucture in France. He is responsible for the R&D program of the french TSO GRTgaz, and also VP within GERG, the Gas European Research Group.