Bureau Veritas, Inthy And The Burgundy Franche-comté Region Launch The First Large-scale Test Site Dedicated To Hydrogen Storage In Europe.
Supported by the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region, the Industrial Revitalization Fund, the ISTHY project initiated by Rougeot Energie, now taken over by Inthy , producer of renewable energy and hydrogen and solutions provider of carbon-free mobility, will be able to become a reality thanks to the partnership between Inthy and Bureau Veritas. Ultimately, ISTHY will constitute the first test site dedicated to hydrogen storage technologies in Europe.
While hydrogen is a key fuel for mobility and sustainable industry, the security of hydrogen storage is today a major issue. One of the requirements to ensure the use of Hydrogen is the implementation of tests in order to limit the risks. ISTHY, which is part of the Future Investment Program (PIA) set up by the State, will be without equivalent in Europe. It will meet regulatory requirements for marketing and will support future industrial successes.
Facilities capable of carrying out development or certification testing are very limited. ISTHY will thus make it possible to carry out development and manufacturing tests and ensure the certification of large quantity tanks, up to 1,400 liters intended for mobility.
David CARLE, Managing Director of Bureau Veritas Exploitation:
We are delighted with this partnership. The project is unique in Europe in its scale. Thanks to him, Bureau Veritas is actively participating in the development of hydrogen in Europe.
“Member of the Hydrogen Council, Bureau Veritas has just created a Center of Excellence dedicated to Hydrogen and Derivatives. This additional initiative demonstrates our commitment to supporting our customers’ responsible progress and building a world of trust. »
Dominique DARNE, President of Inthy:
The protocol concerning the construction and operation of the ISTHY test center that we signed with Bureau Veritas confirms our commitment,
“to developing the project for several years with the support of the Region and the Industrial Revitalization Fund and beyond the maturation of hydrogen mobility in France, in Europe and more generally in the world. Our association will allow France to equip itself with a unique testing and certification tool which is key for the road, maritime and rail mobility industry using hydrogen. »
Marie-Guite Dufay, President of the Burgundy-Franche-Comté Region:
The entry of Bureau Veritas into the ISTHY project alongside Inthy is excellent news, which marks the launch of the ISTHY project, an essential European referencing center for our industrial, and will strengthen our region as a stronghold of hydrogen in France.
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Bureau Veritas, Inthy And The Burgundy Franche-comté Region Launch The First Large-scale Test Site Dedicated To Hydrogen Storage In Europe. source
