Green Coast: France's Ambitious E-Methanol Project Powered by Renewable Hydrogen
Key Ideas
  • Lhyfe and Elyse Energy collaborate on the 'Green Coast' project in France to produce e-methanol from green renewable hydrogen, aiming to produce 150,000 tonnes annually.
  • The initiative is part of the Loire Estuaire Décarbonation program supported by France 2030 and led by various associations and industrial partners in the Nantes Saint-Nazaire region.
  • The project involves setting up an industrial unit for green hydrogen production and distribution with an installed electrolysis capacity of 210 MW by 2028, focusing on decarbonizing maritime transport and local mobility.
  • The development is contingent on regulatory approvals and investments, with the final study outcomes expected to be released in 2025, showcasing a commitment to sustainable practices in the region.
Lhyfe and Elyse Energy have revealed their joint project 'Green Coast' in the Nantes Saint-Nazaire Port area in France, aiming to produce e-methanol from renewable green hydrogen. Elyse plans to produce 150,000 tonnes of e-methanol annually at the Montoir-de-Bretagne industrial port hub. This initiative is part of the Loire Estuaire Décarbonation program supported by France 2030 through the ZIBaC call for projects. The project involves various partners like ADELE, Saint-Nazaire Agglomération, and the Pays de la Loire Region. The development is still in progress and awaits operating licenses, building permits, and financial decisions, with study conclusions expected in 2025. In late 2023, Lhyfe was selected by Nantes Saint-Nazaire Port for an industrial production and distribution setup for green hydrogen, planning an industrial unit with a capacity of 85 tonnes per day. Elyse Energy aims to produce renewable fuel in the same industrial port zone, fostering the transition to sustainable practices. The exclusive agreement between Lhyfe and Elyse Energy focuses on the feasibility of producing e-methanol from green hydrogen to decarbonize maritime transport and local industries. This project aligns with the region's sustainability goals and showcases a significant stride towards green initiatives in France's industrial landscape.
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