Equans provides multidisciplinary engineering and technical services for hydrogen projects, offering end-to-end project support from conception through to delivery.
Hydrogen is a highly combustible but zero carbon molecule, which makes it a suitable fuel to replace natural gas and petroleum as the world decarbonises. It will play a significant role in delivering net zero as it complements electrification as a decarbonisation tool for hard-to-abate sectors such as high-temperature heat for industrial processes, or for heavy duty or long-distance transport applications like buses, HGVs and aviation.
As part of our broader aim of accelerating our customers’ transition to a low carbon and resilient world, Equans works with local authorities, project developers and end-users to help realise their hydrogen ambitions and, as an established contractor, has experience in designing and building electrolytic hydrogen production systems and e-fuel projects.
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How will renewable hydrogen be produced and where will it be used?
Currently, almost all hydrogen produced globally is derived from fossil fuels without carbon capture making it a highly polluting industry - however new methods of producing hydrogen without this detrimental environmental impact are maturing.
CCUS-enabled (‘blue’) hydrogen is created by capturing the carbon that is generated when splitting fossil fuels. If a high enough level of carbon is captured, it is deemed renewable. Electrolytic (‘green’) hydrogen involves separating water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen using a technology called an electrolyser. If renewable electricity is used to power it, then it is zero carbon.
The UK Government has set a 2030 target of 10GW low carbon hydrogen production capacity and it estimates that 20-35% of final energy demand could come from hydrogen by 2050.
Find out more about the uses of renewable hydrogen below. Click on the headings below to expand the text.
Hydrogen can replace natural gas in industrial processes. Electrolytic hydrogen can replace the grey hydrogen currently used in the petrochemical sectors.
Hydrogen can support electrification by providing inter-seasonal energy storage and dispatchable power.
Hydrogen or e-fuels can decarbonise heavy duty surface transport applications such as buses, HGVs, as well as maritime and aviation.
Some residential and commercial properties may be heated using hydrogen in the future.
Empowering our customers' low carbon transition
Global scale with local precision
Equans prides itself on combining its global scale with local precision for expert delivery. As a major EPC contractor and O&M provider, Equans’ tried and tested approach will ensure the successful realisation of your hydrogen project.
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- Safety FirstEquans employees embed safe working practices into operations at all levels to drive-up standards in safety performance.
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- Global ExpertiseEquans has extensive hydrogen experience in the UK, France, Germany, Netherlands and Belgium and delivers projects using an international team of experts with strong links to electrolyser manufacturers.
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- PeopleWith 15,000 employees in the UK & Ireland, Equans has deep expertise and a strong culture of proactive service delivery. #ProudtoMakeitReal
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- Integrated ServicesEquans can provide adjacent services to facilitate the adoption of hydrogen solutions, such as, renewables EPC and fuel switching support.
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- Supply ChainEquans has a strong, diverse and local network of subcontractors across the UK. Equans ensures the quality of supply chain partners through its Supplier Charter.
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- Customer-centricEquans works closely with its customers to understand their decarbonisation requirements and develop practical solutions.
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Equans is a pioneer in demonstrating the use of hydrogen as a fuel in multiple sectors. Equans has successfully delivered over 20 hydrogen projects across Western Europe, at varying stages of maturity from innovation projects through to operational commercial projects, including several live and completed projects in the UK.