Haffner Energy's Cutting-Edge Hydrogen Production Center in Vitry-le-François
Key Ideas
- Haffner Energy inaugurated a hydrogen production, testing, and training center in Vitry-le-François, France, utilizing patented biomass thermolysis for renewable hydrogen.
- Backed by significant public funding, the center aims to produce mobility-grade hydrogen, decarbonize industry and mobility, and avoid/capture 2,400 tonnes of CO2 annually.
- The facility boasts new-generation industrial equipment, enabling continuous operation for 8,000 hours yearly and processing various biomass types effectively, ensuring energy security and lower primary energy costs.
- Haffner Energy's innovative solutions like HYNOCA®, SYNOCA®, and SAFNOCA® make the site the world's first continuous solid biomass-to-hydrogen production unit, attracting international interest and boosting order intakes.
Haffner Energy has officially opened a cutting-edge hydrogen production, testing, and training center in Vitry-le-François, France. The center will utilize the company's patented biomass and organic waste thermolysis process to produce renewable hydrogen. This project has received substantial public funding through programs like France 2030 and Territoires d'industrie, amounting to over 1 million euros to date. The facility serves as a showcase for Haffner Energy's expertise and strategic tool for its commercial and industrial growth. Notably, the center will not only produce hydrogen for sale but also conduct tests on various biomass types and offer training opportunities. With newly installed industrial production equipment capable of operating 8,000 hours per year, the center has already begun producing renewable gas and is on the verge of starting hydrogen production. Situated in Marolles Champagne near the company's headquarters, the site will produce mobility-grade hydrogen at a rate of 15 kg/hour, aiding in decarbonizing mobility and industry and avoiding/capturing 2,400 tonnes of CO2 annually. Haffner Energy's solutions are designed to process different types of biomass and organic waste efficiently, ensuring energy security, reduced primary energy costs, and enhanced project financing. The CEO, Philippe Haffner, expresses excitement about the site's potential to boost order intakes and attract international customers and partners. The innovative solutions like HYNOCA®, SYNOCA®, and SAFNOCA® make this facility the world's first continuous unit for hydrogen production from solid biomass, setting it apart on a global scale.
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Utilities
Renewable Energy
Decarbonization
Biomass
Technology Showcase
Waste Management
Industrial Development
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