Haffner Energy has announced a significant milestone in the expansion of its green hydrogen production, as H2 bois SA has signed a key contract for the development of a biomass-based hydrogen, electricity, and biocharBiochar is a carbon-rich material created from biomass decomposition in low-oxygen conditions. It has important applications in environmental remediation, soil improvement, agriculture, carbon sequestration, energy storage, and sustainable materials, promoting efficiency and reducing waste in various contexts while addressing climate change challenges. More production plant in Glovelier, Switzerland. This project marks a critical step toward decarbonizing industrial energy use and mobility in the region.

The plant, expected to be operational by July 2026, will produce 720 kg of hydrogen per day using locally sourced biomassBiomass is a complex biological organic or non-organic solid product derived from living or recently living organism and available naturally. Various types of wastes such as animal manure, waste paper, sludge and many industrial wastes are also treated as biomass because like natural biomass these More. The hydrogen will serve industrial consumers and mobility applications, while electricity will be fed into the grid. Additionally, biochar, a carbon sink by-product, will be used for soil enrichment.

This contract follows the successful launch of mobility-grade green hydrogen production at Haffner Energy’s Marolles site in France. The company sees this technological achievement as a catalyst for commercial expansion, demonstrating the viability of its Hynoca® biomass thermolysis and gasificationGasification is a high-temperature, thermochemical process that converts carbon-based materials into a gaseous fuel called syngas and solid by-products. It takes place in an oxygen-deficient environment at temperatures typically above 750°C. Unlike combustion, which fully burns material to produce heat and carbon dioxide (CO2​), gasification More process.

The Glovelier plant is being developed by H2 bois SA, a company formed by Swiss firms Corbat Group, Planair, and Romande Energie. The project is backed by secured land rights, an approved building permit, and ongoing pipeline construction to facilitate hydrogen distribution. The site’s proximity to the A16 motorway and an industrial zone with hydrogen consumers further enhances its strategic importance.

With an estimated contract value of up to €8.3 million, this project underscores Haffner Energy’s growing role in the clean hydrogen market, which remains in early stages but holds significant potential for transformation.