Commission approves EUR 144 million French State aid to support HyforSeeds in the production of hydrogen
The measure provides support to HyforSeeds, a subsidiary of hydrogen production firm Hynamics. HyforSeeds’ project will install and operate a 50 MW renewable and low-carbon hydrogen production unit on the site of fertiliser and industrial chemicals producer LAT Nitrogen in the Ottmarsheim-Chalampé industrial zone, in Haut Rhin, France. The project will contribute to decarbonisation of the ammonia production.
The project is expected to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 70%, avoiding release of over 46,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually. The aid will be provided as a direct grant covering part of the investment costs, including the construction of an electrolyser and related infrastructure. The aid will contribute to achieving the targets of the EU Hydrogen Strategy and the Renewable Energy Directive for the use of hydrogen in industry. The Commission has found the measure necessary, proportionate, and with limited impact on competition, while supporting a strategic sector. For more information, see Commission´s PR.