Lhyfe and Fives have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to provide a fully decarbonized offer for industry, from hydrogen production to combustion. This initiative makes it possible to usehydrogen in processing industries without requiring major modifications to existing equipment.
A Promising Solution for CO2 Reduction
In recent years, the combustion of hydrogen, which emits no CO2, has emerged as one of the most promising solutions for reducing the carbon footprint of industrial processes. For example, a secondary aluminum furnace, which currently produces 120 tonnes per day using natural gas, could reduce its annual CO2 emissions by over 4,000 tonnes by switching to hydrogen.
Strategic targets in Europe and North America
Recognized experts in their respective fields, Lhyfe and Fives will focus their efforts primarily on the metals, glass and cement industries, as well as on certain industrial heating processes in Europe and North America.
The concrete benefits of Green Hydrogen
The hydrogen produced by Lhyfe is generated by water electrolysis, a reliable and proven technology powered by renewable energy sources. This method guarantees stable, long-lasting production of green hydrogen to meet the needs of heavy industry. Lhyfe also launched its innovative platform to simplify exchanges between producers and consumers of green hydrogen across Europe.
Applications and Implementation
Fives brings its expertise in industrial combustion to bear with a range of burners adapted to the use of hydrogen. This makes it possible to integrate this new energy source quickly and efficiently into existing processes. The metal, glass and cement industries are particularly targeted, where the need for high temperatures and reduced emissions is crucial.
Directors’ declarations
Matthieu Guesné, founder and CEO of Lhyfe, comments: “We’re at a turning point in the industrial sector, particularly in industrial combustion. After several years of development, hydrogen solutions are now mature and available on the regional market. We are proud and delighted to sign this agreement with a company like Fives, which is helping to accelerate the energy transition in the glass, cement and metals industries, thanks to turnkey solutions for their processes.” Frédéric Thrum, Executive Vice President of Fives and President of the Energy Division, added: “As a pioneer in decarbonization, Fives supports industrial companies in their energy transition, in particular their switch to hydrogen. Our unique and innovative combustion systems are developed to reduce the environmental impact of our customers worldwide. We are proud to partner with Lhyfe to respond together to the urgency of climate change and make industrial processes more sustainable and efficient.” This strategic partnership between Lhyfe and Fives represents a major step forward in the decarbonization of industry. By combining their respective expertise, these two leaders offer a complete, integrated solution that could transform industrial processes and significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
