Lhyfe, a leading producer and supplier of green renewable hydrogen, has successfully delivered 2.6 tonnes of renewable green hydrogen to Storengy at its Etrez-Bresse Vallons facility in the Ain region of France. The delivery, completed between November 19 and December 11, supports the innovative HyPSTER project, a key initiative backed by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership. The project aims to test and validate large-scale hydrogen storage to enhance Europe’s hydrogen value chain and support the industry’s growth.
The HyPSTER project is a pioneering effort exploring hydrogen storage in salt caverns, which are commonly used for natural gas storage. This innovative storage method allows large quantities of green hydrogen to be safely stored and released when demand spikes, offering a reliable and efficient solution for renewable energy integration. The stability and impermeability of salt caverns, combined with their depth and thermal insulation properties, make them ideal for long-term hydrogen storage.
Lhyfe’s successful completion of this delivery highlights the importance of hydrogen logistics and infrastructure development as the renewable hydrogen sector rapidly evolves. To overcome technical and logistical challenges, Lhyfe’s supply chain team designed a customized delivery system capable of meeting the specific needs of the HyPSTER project. This included delivering more hydrogen than initially required (4 tonnes instead of 2.6 tonnes) to match the minimum pressure of the cavern, using large-capacity containers to reduce transportation complexity, and ensuring the timely delivery of the required volume.
To transport the hydrogen, Lhyfe partnered with the Brun Group, leveraging its network of regional carriers to complete the five delivery runs across France. This bespoke system of hydrogen transport ensured that the project met its complex requirements, while reinforcing Lhyfe’s expertise in managing the logistics of renewable hydrogen.
Matthieu Guesné, Founder and CEO of Lhyfe, emphasized the company’s growing experience and ability to tackle logistical challenges: “We’re extremely proud to support this exemplary industrial project, and this achievement demonstrates the maturing of the renewable hydrogen sector in Europe. Our team’s expertise in managing complex logistics is a testament to the growing capability of the industry to meet the demands of the energy transition.”
The successful delivery of 2.6 tonnes of renewable hydrogen is another milestone in advancing Europe’s clean energy goals, showcasing how green hydrogen can contribute to decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors such as industry and heavy mobility. As part of the broader push for renewable energy solutions, projects like HyPSTER are vital in scaling up hydrogen storage and supporting the future of sustainable hydrogen infrastructure.
