Lhyfe to Build First Green Hydrogen Production Site in Northern France

Lhyfe, a leading pioneer in green and renewable hydrogen production, has announced the construction of its fifth green hydrogen production facility in France, marking its first project in northern France.

The new site, located in Croixrault, Somme, Hauts-de-France, is set to provide manufacturers and mobility operators in the region with locally produced green and renewable hydrogen to support their decarbonisation efforts, the company said.

Strategic Expansion for Regional Growth

The project aligns with the broader ambitions of the Communauté de Communes Somme Sud-Ouest (CC2SO), a local authority comprising 119 member communities, which aims to boost local employment and create an attractive economic environment for businesses seeking sustainable solutions.

Lhyfe, founded in 2019, inaugurated its first production site in 2021 and currently operates four installed sites, with several more under construction across Europe. The company produces green hydrogen through electrolysis, using renewable electricity as an energy source.

Hydrogen Production Capacity and Impact

Set to commence operations in 2026, the Croixrault facility will be located in the Mine d’Or business park, near the A29 motorway, approximately 30 km southwest of Amiens. The site will have a 5 MW electrolysis capacity, enabling it to produce and deliver up to two tonnes of green hydrogen daily—a volume sufficient to power a hydrogen truck for 25,000 km without generating CO₂ emissions.

The green hydrogen produced at the site is expected to play a crucial role in reducing dependence on fossil fuels for heavy mobility and industrial sectors. The initiative is positioned as a step toward enhancing regional energy sovereignty and advancing sustainable re-industrialisation.

Decarbonisation of Industry and Transport

With Hauts-de-France recognised as a major industrial hub—home to chemical, metallurgy, steel, and glass industries—green hydrogen is expected to facilitate industrial transformation by replacing grey hydrogen and supporting new production processes.

Additionally, the region serves as a key logistics corridor, making it an ideal location for green hydrogen integration. Lhyfe’s hydrogen will be distributed to fuel stations, logistics platforms, and heavy-duty vehicles, including buses and refuse collection fleets, enabling a significant shift toward low-carbon transportation.

Industry Leaders Welcome the Initiative

Alain Desfossés, President of the Communauté de Communes Somme Sud-Ouest (CC2SO), expressed strong support for the project:

“Lhyfe’s green and renewable hydrogen production project aligns perfectly with our ambitions to foster innovation and create synergies using local resources. This site will help build a regional ecosystem around locally produced green hydrogen.”

Maud Augeai, Sales Director France at Lhyfe, emphasized the importance of the initiative in Europe’s growing green hydrogen sector:

“We’re excited to announce our new production site in Croixrault. Green hydrogen is emerging across Europe as a critical solution for decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors. This project will support the energy transition, reindustrialisation, and energy sovereignty of the region.”

The Croixrault site is set to accelerate the adoption of green hydrogen in northern France, reinforcing Hauts-de-France’s position as a leader in sustainable industrial transformation and clean mobility solutions.