- Lhyfe aims to build a green hydrogen site in Epinal by late 2027.
- The site will produce hydrogen for transport and industry, including glassmaking, steelmaking, and chemicals.
- Lhyfe's hydrogen is produced via water electrolysis powered by renewable energy.
- Project implementation depends on operating authorizations, construction permits, and financial investments.
Project Overview
Lhyfe has been selected by Epinal Urban Community to create a green hydrogen production site, expected to be operational by late 2027. This initiative is part of a broader effort led by the local development association Vosj’Innove.
Production and Usage
The site will produce green and renewable hydrogen through water electrolysis powered by renewable energy. The hydrogen will be used in sectors that are challenging to decarbonize, such as transport (trucks, waste collection vehicles, buses) and various industries (glassmaking, steelmaking, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing).
Current and Future Projects
Lhyfe already operates a site in Pays de la Loire and is constructing five more in France, Germany, and Sweden. Additionally, Lhyfe is pioneering offshore hydrogen production, with its Sealhyfe pilot system producing hydrogen at sea since June 2023.
Local Impact
The new site in Epinal will have an installed capacity of several megawatts and will supply hydrogen for local, transregional, and cross-border uses. This project aims to create a cutting-edge industrial cluster in the Vosges department, enhancing the area's industrial and territorial ecology strategy.
Conditions and Approvals
The project's implementation is contingent on obtaining necessary operating authorizations, construction permits, and financial investment decisions.
