Lhyfe Inaugurates First Green Hydrogen Production Site in Germany

Nantes, France / Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany — October 14, 2025:
French green hydrogen producer Lhyfe (EURONEXT: LHYFE) has inaugurated its first commercial production site in Germany, marking its fourth overall facility and the first outside France. The site, located in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg, was opened in the presence of senior state and local officials, including Winfried Kretschmann, Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg, and Thekla Walker, Minister for the Environment, Climate, and Energy.

10 MW Electrolysis Plant Producing 4 Tons of Renewable Hydrogen per Day

The new facility spans one hectare and features a 10 MW electrolyser capable of producing up to 4 tons of renewable hydrogen daily. The hydrogen is generated through water electrolysis powered by renewable electricity, supplied under power purchase agreements (PPAs) with German renewable energy producers such as EDPR.

The modular, container-based system integrates all stages of hydrogen production and distribution — including electricity conversion, water treatment, electrolysis, purification, compression, and on-site filling. Trucks and tube trailers can collect filled containers directly for delivery to Lhyfe’s customers.

According to Lhyfe, the site will primarily serve heavy-duty mobility and industrial users. The company noted that 4 tons of hydrogen is enough to power around 100 trucks for 400 km daily, providing a carbon-free alternative to diesel.

Supporting Decarbonisation in Baden-Württemberg

The Schwäbisch Gmünd facility will supply renewable hydrogen to regional hydrogen refuelling stations operated by H2 MOBILITY, Germany’s largest hydrogen station operator, and to industrial customers across southern Germany. The plant is also expected to support the future H2-Aspen industrial zone, aimed at enabling hydrogen-powered manufacturing.

The €6.4 million project was co-funded by the State of Baden-Württemberg (€2.1 million) and the European Union (€4.3 million) via the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), under the “H2-Wandel – Model Region for Green Hydrogen Baden-Württemberg” initiative.

RFNBO-Certified Renewable Hydrogen

In September 2025, the Schwäbisch Gmünd plant achieved RFNBO (Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin) certification — the European Union’s highest standard for renewable hydrogen under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III). The certification confirms that Lhyfe’s production is 100% renewable, traceable, and compliant with EU Taxonomy sustainability criteria.

The RFNBO certificate also ensures that Lhyfe’s customers can qualify for national and EU funding schemes tied to verified low-carbon energy sourcing.

Five Years of Hydrogen Operations in Germany

Lhyfe has operated in Germany since 2020, initially through its collaboration with Deutsche Bahn on the “H2goesRail” project. The company began hydrogen deliveries in 2023 and has since expanded its logistics network to include 70 tube trailers with capacities ranging from 380 to 1,000 kg — one of Europe’s largest container fleets.

In 2024, Lhyfe made over 470 deliveries across Europe with a reported 99% service rate, underscoring its logistics capability in renewable hydrogen distribution. The new German site will strengthen the company’s supply network for both industrial and mobility sectors requiring off-site, continuous hydrogen deliveries.

Leaders Highlight Regional and European Impact

Winfried Kretschmann, Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg, said:

“With the production site by electrolysis of water in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg is taking an important step forward in ramping up hydrogen technology. This flagship project, supported by the state, sends a strong signal: we are ready for a sustainable future.”

Thekla Walker, Minister for the Environment, Climate, and Energy, added:

“We have to play an important role in the international hydrogen market. To do so, we need to overcome challenges, from infrastructure to costs. I am delighted to see such pioneers paving the way to a sustainable and climate-neutral future.”

Nicolas Gibert-Morin, representing the European Commission’s DG REGIO, said:

“Developing a green hydrogen economy can boost innovation, create jobs, and foster growth across the European Union. This project demonstrates the impact of the ERDF in supporting model hydrogen regions.”

Luc Graré, Head of Central & Eastern Europe at Lhyfe, commented: “We are proud to inaugurate Lhyfe’s first site outside France, here in Baden-Württemberg. With our three units in operation and advanced logistics network, we’re ready to open a new chapter for renewable hydrogen in Germany.”