HYnframed
The first large green hydrogen corridor in Europe
Description of project
HYnframed is a hydrogen grid project covering the Fos-sur-Mer region, near Marseille, and extending up to Manosque. It will connect producers and consumers to storage capacities, thus guaranteeing security of supply to the many industrial companies in the region.
This project was financed by the State as part of France 2030 operated by ADEME:
This project also received financial support from the South Region:
Hydrogen uses
The use will mainly be industrial with industries such as refining, petrochemicals, steelworks, e-fuels and others.
The other use being considered is mobility (road, river and air).
First stages
- Q2 2022: Feasibility study, carried out with the support of the Southern Region and the regional ADEME.
- Q2 2022: Project integrated into the ZIBaC call for projects.
- Q1 2023: Call for expressions of interest (Open Season).
Next stages
- S2 2023: Basic engineering studies initiated in co-financing with industrialists in the basin.
- 2025: Investment decision.
- 2028: Forecast commissioning date for first stage of project.
Grid sizing
- Length: About 150 km in total.
- Capacity: 25 GWh/day.
Project’s environmental impact
According to an initial assessment, this project could contribute to averting approximately 4 Mt CO2eq/year in emissions in key industrial sectors.