Lhyfe launches UK Green hydrogen operations
By:
Tom Russell
07/09/2022
Lhyfe
Green hydrogen supplier
Lhyfe announced the launch of its first UK operation to identify opportunities
to deploy production facilities to support the country’s net zero ambitions.
Lhyfe is developing green hydrogen solutions for regions, industry, transport
and fuel distribution. It has ambitions for more than 3 GW of electrolytic
hydrogen in operation by 2030.
In 2021, France-based Lhyfe inaugurated the world’s first plant supplying
a renewable green hydrogen produced using wind power to customers in western
France.
Lhyfe produces its renewable green hydrogen by using water and wind or
sun to power its electrolysers. Water is fed into the electrolyser, which
is split into hydrogen and oxygen meaning the only by-product is oxygen.
The hydrogen is then compressed and transported locally from the production
unit to various consumers across the region, providing an alternative to
fossil fuels and building a local eco-system.
Lhyfe’s pioneering unit in Bouin, France, produces up to 300kg per day,
ramping up to 1,000kg per day in 2023 – enough to run a fleet of around
25 buses.
Production units are currently being deployed onshore, but Lhyfe has an
aim to take electrolysis offshore. It is preparing to launch the
world’s first offshore renewable hydrogen production demonstrator, off
the coast of Saint-Nazaire in France.
Colin Brown, UK country manager of Lhyfe, said: “Renewable green hydrogen
production at scale is one of the key solutions to help the UK reach its
net zero targets.
“It’s an enabler that offers a solution to all sectors and parts of society,
and the good news is it’s available to be deployed today.
“We are exploring exciting opportunities across the UK to enable local
decarbonisation.
“Lhyfe has a strong ethos of working with partners to deliver projects
that create real local value, and this is a key focus for the newly formed
UK business.
“The UK can become a global leader in the production of green hydrogen,
moving away from our reliance on fossil fuels, improving energy security,
contributing to net zero and helping drive the economy.
“Our mission is to deploy green hydrogen production at scale and grow
our operations in line with demand.
“We encourage any UK industry or organisation seeking to decarbonise to
get in touch with us.”
Matthieu Guesné, CEO and founder of Lhyfe, said: “The opening of our
UK subsidiary is in line with our international deployment plans.
“The speed with which this deployment is taking place - this is our sixth
European subsidiary in two years - confirms the growing enthusiasm of European
countries for renewable hydrogen, while our position as leader naturally
amplifies the interest for Lhyfe.
“Through this subsidiary, we will be able to offer decarbonisation solutions
that meet the specific uses and constraints of the British market.”
Back in June Lhyfe and Chantiers de l’Atlantique announced the signing
of a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of offshore hydrogen
production platforms. Lhyfe and Chantiers de l’Atlantique will collaborate
on offshore renewable hydrogen production projects with on-grid or off-grid
wind farms. Chantiers de l’Atlantique will design, build and install the
platforms, while Lhyfe will be in charge of the design and operation of
the renewable hydrogen production facilities.
