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Earlier this year, Atmen is born to provide hydrogen producers with the technology and tools to raise and achieve their decarbonisation ambitions. Atmen does this by building software to trace sustainability attributes, scale certification practices and automate compliance.
Decarbonizing our global economy counts amongst the top challenges of our time. Direct electrification can take us far on this path, but not all the way. For entire segments of our economy – steel, glass, cement, chemicals, fertilizers, shipping, aviation sectors known as “hard to abate” and responsible for about 22% of global greenhouse gas emissions, hydrogen is the most straightforward energy carrier to achieve decarbonisation. As such, hydrogen stands out as an incredibly important piece of the net zero emissions puzzle. Hence the attention boom for hydrogen in the previous year. In 2022 some 680 large-scale hydrogen project proposals, equivalent to USD 240 billion in direct investment through 2030, have been put forward worldwide – an investment increase of 50% since November 2021 (1).
It is only as clean as the energy used to produce and ship it. If produced and shipped with carbon-rich energy sources, hydrogen will not be a boon to net zero agendas. Hydrogen needs to be produced using carbon free processes in order to contribute to decarbonisation. What does this mean?
If produced through the electrolysis of water, carbon-free electricity needs to be used as the primary energy source. If produced from natural gas, carbon capture needs to effectively take place in the process.
Then comes shipping: as large shares of hydrogen are expected to be traded globally by 2030, the industry will have to make sure that shipping-related emissions do not stifle the benefits of resorting to hydrogen vs. fossil fuels.
(1) Source: Hydrogen Council & McKinsey Report, September 2022
The bottom line
If done right, hydrogen can accelerate real decarbonisation. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), hydrogen has the potential to avoid up to 80 GT of carbon emissions by 2050. Yet, if done wrong, hydrogen could slow down the energy transition. This chemical engineering reality is the main reason for regulatory complexity being created around the topic of hydrogen. Governments and businesses are only interested in hydrogen to the extent that it enables decarbonisation. Therefore they need to make sure that the hydrogen turn is taken right.
Key Highlights:
Nantes (France) and Munich (Germany), 20 January 2025, 7:30 AM: Lhyfe (Euronext: LHYFE), a pioneering producer and supplier of green and renewable hydrogen for industry and mobility, and Atmen, an integrated compliance automation platform, have decided to collaborate to set a new standard of excellence in carbon footprint traceability and transparency within the hydrogen and Power-to-X (PtX) sectors.
Lhyfe, on the Path to RFNBO* Certification
Since its creation, Lhyfe has strived to meet the highest ecological standards for its hydrogen. It had been eagerly awaiting the approval by the European Commission of the first “RFNBO” (Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin) certification schemes for renewable hydrogen. Following their publication in December 2024, Lhyfe has begun the necessary steps to obtain RFNBO certification for its production.
* The RFNBO certification confirms that hydrogen is produced sustainably (via water electrolysis) and from 100% renewable electricity. It includes a comprehensive carbon footprint assessment of this production process. The certification ensures compliance with the strict criteria defined by the European Union and adherence to the highest environmental standards, thereby strengthening trust among partners, clients, and investors.
With a commitment to maximum transparency and its rapid expansion in multiple European countries, Lhyfe sought to exceed current regulations even before obtaining its RFNBO certification. Thanks to its partnership with Atmen, Lhyfe now has a robust traceability system with unprecedented precision and granularity.
Each delivery of Lhyfe's green hydrogen can now be accompanied by a Digital Product Passport—an innovation that provides a complete and precise description of the carbon footprint of the hydrogen produced, including detailed information:
This collaboration starts with the production unit in Bouin (Vendée, France) and will be extended to other Lhyfe sites.
The company has also initiated steps to obtain RFNBO certification for hydrogen produced at its various sites. Once achieved, the digital passports will include the “RFNBO-compliant” label.
This partnership delivers unparalleled traceability and compliance for Lhyfe’s green hydrogen, equipping clients with the tools needed to align with their emission and decarbonisation goals transparently.
By combining Lhyfe’s expertise in renewable hydrogen production and Atmen’s advanced automation software, this partnership simplifies compliance with strict sustainability regulations such as RFNBO.
“Atmen is thrilled to partner with Lhyfe, one of the most innovative and fastest-growing hydrogen producers in Europe,” said Flore de Durfort, CEO of Atmen. “Together, we are setting a new standard in traceability, enabling the hydrogen sector to meet the strictest sustainability requirements with precision and transparency.”
“Our collaboration with Atmen is a major step in realising our commitment to transparency for our clients, both in terms of sustainability and traceability,” commented Antoine Hamon, Chief Operations Officer at Lhyfe. “With Digital Product Passports, we are enhancing trust in the sustainability of our hydrogen. We invite the sector to align with this practice, which will help develop the industry with the same spirit of trust.”
Lhyfe is a European group devoted to energy transition, and a producer and supplier of green and renewable hydrogen. Its production sites and portfolio of projects seek to provide access to green and renewable hydrogen in industrial quantities, and enable the creation of a virtuous energy model capable of decarbonising entire sectors of industry and transport.
In 2021, Lhyfe inaugurated the first industrial-scale green hydrogen production plant in the world to be interconnected with a wind farm. In 2022, it inaugurated the first offshore green hydrogen production pilot platform in the world.
In 2023, it inaugurated two new sites, and currently has several sites under construction or expansion across Europe.
Lhyfe is represented in 12 European countries and had 200 staff at the end of June 2024. The company is listed on the Euronext market in Paris (ISIN: FR0014009YQ1 – LHYFE). Lhyfe.com
Atmen simplifies and automates green certification for energy-intensive industries through its integrated compliance platform. Atmen enables producers to track renewable energy usage, carbon intensity, and supply chain sustainability with unparalleled precision. By automating complex workflows related to green compliance, Atmen helps industries meet regulatory requirements efficiently and transparently.
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From among 29 selected companies pitching their solutions at the European Hydrogen Valleys Investment Forum in Riga on 5–6 September 2024, Atmen was chosen as one of the winners. This honour reflects both the innovation of our solution and the strength of our presentation. award underscores our dedication to excellence in regulatory solutions for hydrogen certification and beyond.
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