Hy2gen Secures €47 Million to Accelerate Renewable Hydrogen and Clean Fuel Projects
Key Ideas
- Hy2gen raises €47 million from existing shareholders to advance renewable hydrogen and clean fuel projects across Europe, Canada, and South America.
- Funding will support projects with a total of 2 GW electrolysis capacity, requiring over €5 billion in investment by 2027.
- Projects include ammonia plants in Canada, hydrogen facilities in Germany, renewable ammonia project in Norway, and an e-SAF project in France for sectors like shipping and aviation.
- The demand for renewable hydrogen and its derivatives is increasing, driving the need to decarbonize industries according to Hy2gen's CEO, Cyril Dufau-Sansot.
Renewable fuels developer Hy2gen has secured an additional €47 million from existing shareholders to expedite its portfolio of e-fuels projects. The funding aims to propel the advancement of renewable hydrogen and clean fuel projects in Europe, Canada, and South America, all of which are in the pre-Final Investment Decision (FID) stage. These projects, totaling approximately 2 GW of planned electrolysis capacity, are set to receive over €5 billion in investment by 2027. Notable projects include a €2 billion ammonia plant in Canada, expanded hydrogen facilities in Germany, a renewable ammonia project in Norway, and an e-SAF project in France's Fos-Marseille region developed with H2V. The e-fuels generated from these initiatives are destined for sectors like shipping and aviation. Hy2gen's CEO, Cyril Dufau-Sansot, emphasized that the demand for renewable hydrogen and its derivatives is on the rise, aligning with the long-term economic imperative to decarbonize industries. This latest funding injection serves as a critical milestone in transitioning major projects from the planning to the construction phase, showcasing Hy2gen's commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions.
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