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Lhyfe Tests Green Hydrogen Combustion

Key highlights
  • Lhyfe delivered three tonnes of green hydrogen to Valencia in three weeks.
  • Lhyfe's Bessières site produces up to two tonnes of green hydrogen daily.
  • A 15 MW project in Vallmoll, Spain, will produce up to 5 tonnes of green hydrogen daily by 2027.
  • The Vallmoll project received a €14 million grant from the Spanish government.

Green Hydrogen in Ceramics

Lhyfe has successfully conducted combustion tests using green hydrogen to replace fossil gas in the ceramics industry. This initiative aims to reduce CO2 emissions, as burning green hydrogen emits no CO2 compared to natural gas.

Industrial Applications

The tests involved a mixing kit developed by Lhyfe, allowing hydrogen-natural gas mixtures up to 100% hydrogen. This technology can be applied in various sectors, including cement, steel, and glass, which require high-temperature gas combustion.

Operations in Spain

Lhyfe delivered three tonnes of green hydrogen to the Valencia region in Spain over three weeks, marking its first delivery to the Iberian Peninsula. The hydrogen was produced at Lhyfe's Bessières site in France, which has a daily production capacity of up to two tonnes.

Future Projects

Lhyfe is working on a 15 MW project in Vallmoll, Spain, set to produce up to 5 tonnes of green hydrogen daily by 2027. This project has been selected under the H2 Pioneros programme and received a €14 million grant from the Spanish government. The initiative aims to decarbonise industrial uses, particularly in the chemicals sector, and support mobility applications.