ABB will supply the production site with its Freelance distributed control system (DCS) and ABB Ability Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) digital platform. These solutions will control all the elements involved in the hydrogen production process at the Bouin site in the Vendée region, France, and ABB’s automation technology is also being installed to deliver improved efficiency, safety and productivity across the operation.
Bruno Roche, local business manager for Industrial Automation at ABB France, says: "Lhyfe is pioneering a revolutionary process that makes green hydrogen production possible on an industrial scale - a big step towards tackling the world’s carbon footprint. This is a win-win technical partnership and ABB is thrilled to be a helping Lhyfe to deliver this important clean energy milestone.”
In coordination with Lhyfe and ABB, the system integrator Bossard, ABB's partner in the Vendée, will be responsible for the design, construction, programming and commissioning of the entire solution.
Matthieu Guesné, founder of Lhyfe, adds: "Around the world, ABB's innovative solutions are improving industrial efficiency, productivity and quality, while minimising environmental impact. In addition, ABB is already very active in the world of hydrogen and renewable activities. Their experience and broad portfolio will hopefully mean we are in a position to partner on future projects. We are pleased to be working with a business so committed to renewable energy.”