(AOF) – Hydrogène de France (HDF Energy), developer of large hydrogen infrastructures and manufacturer of high-power fuel cells, is taking a significant stake alongside CLYD, naval architect, in the new company Hynaval. The two companies are combining their skills to design hydrogen boats and convert existing boats to hydrogen (retrofit).
Located within the naval center of the Grand Port Maritime de Bordeaux, at Bassins à flot, Hynaval will have a hangar dedicated to its activity.
On this site, Hynaval will operate a shipyard specializing in the design, manufacture and retrofit of hydrogen-powered boats, thus offering an alternative free of CO2 emissions.
This collaboration will merge CLYD’s expertise in naval architecture with HDF Energy’s expertise in the field of hydrogen.
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