Genvia Revolutionizes Industrial Processes with Breakthrough Hydrogen Production Technology
Key Ideas
- Genvia, a start-up backed by Schlumberger New Energy, Vinci Construction, Vicat, and the Occitanie Region, is industrializing a high-temperature solid oxide technology electrolyser for hydrogen production.
- The technology aims to decarbonize hard-to-abate industrial processes like cement and steel manufacturing, marking a shift towards clean energy.
- Genvia's first client, Arcelor Mittal plant in Saint Chély d’Apcher, is set to benefit from this innovative hydrogen production technology with support from an RFF grant of EUR 3.2 million.
- The project signifies a significant step in the energy transition from traditional oil and gas to sustainable clean tech solutions, leveraging years of R&D and over 40 patents from the CEA.
Genvia is making waves in the energy industry with its game-changing technology for hydrogen production. Founded on years of research and development within the CEA (French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission), the start-up is part of the IPCEI wave 'Hy2tech' and is supported by major stakeholders like Schlumberger New Energy, Vinci Construction, Vicat, and the Occitanie Region. Genvia's focus on industrializing a high-temperature solid oxide technology electrolyser sets the stage for a cleaner future by enabling the decarbonization of challenging industrial processes such as cement and steel manufacturing. The company's first major client, Arcelor Mittal plant in Saint Chély d’Apcher, is poised to benefit from this innovative hydrogen production technology, further supported by a substantial EUR 3.2 million grant from RFF. This project not only demonstrates a shift towards sustainable energy solutions but also highlights the importance of collaboration between industry players and regions to drive impactful change in the energy landscape.