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The Atlantic France regional council and the Nantes-based scale-up Lhyfe are playing a leading role in creating several ecosystems dedicated to the development of the hydrogen industry.
The latest hydrogen ecosystem, AdvancedH2Valley, has received major support from the European Union and is paving the way for large-scale collaboration between private and public players. As one of the first two valleys in France, the project places the region at the forefront of the hydrogen economy in France, while fostering inter-regional synergies.
The emergence of a new industrial sector requires the creation of synergies between different types of actors. In recent years, several joint initiatives have been launched to develop hydrogen ecosystems in the Atlantic France region, and the momentum continues to gain pace!
Projects already underway:
AdvancedH2Valley
since 2024
Atlantic France, Centre Val de Loire, Normandy, Brittany + international
Lhyfe, EnR44, Teréga Solutions, Hyliko, Loire-Atlantique departement, SAS Terminal du Grand Ouest – TGO, Fraikin France, Zamenhof Exploitation, Hype, Fundacion Tecnalia Research & Innovation (Spain), Orléans University, Bretagne Sud University, Warrant Hub Spa (Italy), Automobile Club de l’Ouest, Atlantic France regional council, Angers Loire Métropole, Normandy regional council, Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions of Europe.
Creation of up to 11.5 MW of new production capacity, deployment of a fleet of hydrogen-powered trucks, maritime applications, and port logistics. Target: 14,600 tonnes of CO² avoided in 2 years.
Winner of the European Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking call for projects (€8.9 million grant).
H2Ouest
Since 2020
Atlantic France (Vendée and Le Mans urban area)
Lhyfe, Syndicat Départemental d’Energie et d’équipement de la Vendée, Vendée Energie, Vendée Hydrogène, Le Mans Métropole, Automobile Club de l’Ouest (creator and organiser of the 24 Hours of Le Mans)
Development of a 100% green hydrogen industry in the Atlantic France region, focusing on mobility (32 vehicles: public buses, refuse collection vehicles, private transport) and an initial refuelling station network. Goal: 1,267 tonnes of CO2 avoided per year.
Winner of the Ademe call for projects “H2 – Mobility / Hydrogen mobility ecosystems”.
Vallée Hydrogène Grand Ouest 2 (VHyGO 2)
Since 2023
Brittany (Morbihan) with the possibility of supplying projects in Atlantic France
Lhyfe, Lorient Agglomération, Sydela énergie 44, HyGO (not exhaustive)
Creation of a complete ecosystem with a production site, stations, and land and sea mobility applications (19 buses and 2 ships targeted). Target: 1,900 t CO² avoided per year).
Winner of the Ademe call for projects “Hydrogen territorial ecosystems”.
Inauguration of the Buléon site at the heart of the Vhygo 2 project
Future projects:The ambition is to expand even further in the future by creating larger-scale ecosystems. At the last HyVolution show, a strategic partnership was announced between the Brittany, Normandy, and Atlantic France regions to create an integrated hydrogen cluster in Western France at a European level.
