Consortium
The DelHyVEHR consortium, comprising 13 leading partners from 4 countries across the European Union, the United Kingdom and Switzerland spans the entire value chain from component development to system demonstration and assessment. Additionally, the project benefits from the guidance of a distinguished advisory board comprised of global leaders in hydrogen end-user industries. The team consists of the following partners:
ENGIE
ENGIE is historical leader in gas marketing in France and is the first operator of gas infrastructure in Europe with a portfolio comprising transport networks, distribution networks and storage. ENGIE is a demonstrator of green hydrogen injection into the gas distribution network in France and coordinating the project. ENGIE has contributed to the construction and maintenance of the hydrogen station for 100% hydrogen buses in the North of France. As operator of future stations, ENGIE will be key for the future deployment of LS-LHRS for HDV applications.
Elengy
Elengy, an expert in the LNG sector for more than 50 years, operates three regulated LNG terminals in France. It also develops its services, innovates, and paves the way for the use of tomorrow’s sustainable energies for and with its clients. Elengy already offers services for the operation of LNG terminals for HDV transport.
ArianeGroup
ArianeGroup is an industrial company delivering critical missions for the space and defence sectors. With 8,300 highly qualified employees in France and Germany, ArianeGroup has unique expertise in access to space, covering the full spectrum of civil and military launch systems, including design, development, manufacturing, integration, flight preparation, operational readiness and end-of-life decommissioning. ArianeGroup is lead contractor for the Ariane 6 European launcher for the European Space Agency (ESA), and for the French oceanic deterrent force M51 strategic missile for the French Defence Armament Procurement Agency (DGA). ArianeGroup, equally owned by Airbus and Safran, posted consolidated revenues of €2.3 billion in 2023. Internationally recognised for its innovative, competitive solutions, ArianeGroup has expertise in state-of-the-art technologies, from the chemistry of propellants and composite materials, to liquid, solid and electric space propulsion systems. ArianeGroup also offers a broad range of space, defence and industrial equipment and services, both individually and together with its subsidiaries Sodern, Pyroalliance, Nuclétudes and APP.ArianeGroup has 50 years of experience in Liquid Hydrogen Technologies.
Fives
Fives designs and manufactures machines, process equipment and production lines for the world's largest industrial groups. From the first railway lines to the Eiffel Tower lifts and factory 4.0, for over 200 years Fives has been designing the disruptive solutions and technologies that make up industry. By responding to the specificities of each market locally, Fives combines economic and environmental performance in 25 countries thanks to its +8,500 employees. For the project DelHyVEHR, Fives will supply the Cryomec® cryogenic pump at the heart of the refuelling station.
Absolut System
Absolut System is a French industrial engineering SME founded in 2010 and based in Grenoble. A subsidiary of the Groupe Absolut, AS is a major player in the development and supply of innovative cryogenic systems and provides technological solutions to create a new ecosystem around liquid hydrogen, particularly in the energy and mobility sectors. AS develops and markets customized cryogenic equipment for a wide range of applications, including superconductivity, detection systems, on-board applications (aeronautics, marine, space), cryogenic space launchers and space propulsion.
DEKRA
DEKRA, a company founded in 1925, has been active in the field of safety for almost 100 years. The company currently employs over 48,000 people in approximately 60 countries on all continents. With qualified and independent expert services, they work for safety on the road, at work and at home. These services range from vehicle inspection and expert appraisals to claims services, industrial and building inspections, safety consultancy, testing and certification of products and systems, as well as training courses and temporary work.
Benkei
Benkei, is a French consultancy company supporting its clients in defining, financing, and implementing their R&I projects and innovation strategy. Benkei has particular expertise in open and collaborative innovation, and in setting up and managing collaborative projects (H2020, Horizon Europe, EIC accelerator, EUROSTARS, France 2030, etc.).
TRELLEBORG
TRELLEBORG, founded in 1905, is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments. Trelleborg is located in 40 countries with almost 17,000 employees. Trelleborg brings to the project expertise in cryogenic liquid transfer, sealing solutions, hose and coupling technologies.
CESAME EXADEBIT SA
CESAME EXADEBIT SA is the French designated institute for medium and high gas flows metering. Cesame holds, maintains and develops national standards in this field. Cesame is involved in EURAMET hydrogen projects (e.g., JRP 16ENG01 MetroHyVe, 19ENG04 MetroHyVe 2 and 20IND11 MetHyInfra) and brings its expertise in hydrogen flow measurement to the project.
Ulster University
Ulster University, a multi-campus university, the largest in Northern Ireland is composed of 15 research institutes including Engineering research institute with excellent research profile and strong international collaborations. Their research focuses on development of nanotechnology, clean technology, tissue engineering, composites, metal forming and connected health technologies. The HySAFER centre is carrying out research, consultancy, knowledge and technology transfer in the area of safety of hydrogen as an energy carrier and fuel cell technologies.
Energy Policy Group
The Energy Policy Group (EPG) is a Bucharest-based non-profit, independent think-tank specializing in energy and climate policy, market analytics and energy strategy, grounded in February 2014. EPG promotes a technologically advanced, secure, environmentally friendly and socially acceptable energy system. EPG’s views are self-standing and science-based. It relies on the best available data sources, as well as on its own research into energy security and strategy, technology, markets, geopolitics and political risk.
ERIG a.i.s.b.l.
ERIG, European Research Institute for Gas and Energy Innovation a.i.s.b.l. is a European research and development organisation with the objective to guide gas in the transition process towards a future renewable based energy system. It is a non-profit association for European cooperation in research and innovation in the field of sustainable and innovative gas technologies and the use of natural gas with renewable energies.
