Founded in France, Lhyfe has developed and installed six green hydrogen production plants on the continent. In 2021, it inaugurated the first industrial plant connected to a wind farm , and in 2022, the first floating offshore production platform . Today, it operates in 12 European countries, with a 99% service rate and a logistics fleet of 70 containers for bulk distribution.
The HAR2 program and green hydrogen plants
Lhyfe has been shortlisted in the UK’s Hydrogen Allocation Round 2 ( HAR2 ), setting up two of its strategic projects to receive financial support through contracts for difference ( CfD ). This mechanism guarantees a long-term fixed price per kilogram of hydrogen produced, strengthening the viability of new production plants in the UK.
The Kemsley plant , located in north Kent, will have an installed capacity of 80 megawatts. The facility aims to supply up to 32 tons of green hydrogen per day to a major industrial customer in the region. The hydrogen will be generated by water electrolysis powered by 100% renewable electricity.
In North Tyneside, the Wallsend plant will be located on the former site of Neptune Bank , a historic power station. With a capacity of 20 MW, the facility will be able to generate up to 8 tons of green hydrogen per day for use by the local transport and industrial sectors.
The British subsidiary, Newcastle-based Lhyfe UK , is leading these developments with the goal of reducing dependence on natural gas and boosting the country’s energy security. The company is considering installing offshore production to take advantage of the UK’s offshore wind potential.
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