HYDROGEN VALLEY

HYDROGEN VALLEY

Steel Decarbonization for Chemical Processing in Lyon

Steel production accounts for 7-9% of global CO2 emissions. Lyon and the Rhone-Alpes corridor form one of France's primary hydrogen valleys, combining chemical industry demand with nuclear and renewable electricity for electrolysis.

Local Brief

Lyon

Industry Focus

Chemical ProcessingRefiningNuclear-to-H2Transport

0.1

Ω·cm²

350

μm

3x

Lower

Logistics

Air freight from India in 5-7 business days

Reduce H2 Cost for DRI

Direct reduction of iron consumes approximately 55 kg of hydrogen per tonne of DRI. IONZERA's lower electricity consumption per kg H2 directly improves the economics of H2-DRI steelmaking.

GW-Scale Membrane Supply

A single green steel plant may require hundreds of MW of electrolyser capacity. IONZERA's scalable, mesh-free manufacturing is designed to meet these large-volume membrane demands.

Reliable Continuous Output

Steel furnaces operate continuously. IONZERA's mechanical strength of 2.7 MPa and chemically stable PSU-TiO2-GO matrix support the uninterrupted electrolyser operation that steel plants demand.

Steel Decarbonization in Lyon

Lyon and the Rhone-Alpes corridor form one of France's primary hydrogen valleys, combining chemical industry demand with nuclear and renewable electricity for electrolysis. The region hosts hydrogen mobility projects and industrial decarbonization initiatives.

For Lyon's hydrogen valley projects, IONZERA provides 3x lower resistance than conventional separators, improving electrolysis efficiency. Air freight from India takes 5-7 days, with competitive pricing from Indian manufacturing.

Chemical ProcessingRefiningNuclear-to-H2Transport
20%

Thinner Profile

3x

Lower Resistance

TECHNICAL ADVANTAGE

IONZERA Performance for Lyon

Direct reduction of iron consumes approximately 55 kg of hydrogen per tonne of DRI. IONZERA's lower electricity consumption per kg H2 directly improves the economics of H2-DRI steelmaking.

Membrane Thickness

20% THINNER
Membrane Thickness ComparisonIONZERA350-410 μmZirfon500 μm500 μm scale20-30%thinnerThinner membrane = More compact stacks= Higher power density

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get IONZERA steel decarbonization membranes in Lyon?

Yes. G-Hexa ships IONZERA membranes to Lyon, France. Air freight from India in 5-7 business days

Why use IONZERA for steel decarbonization in Lyon?

IONZERA delivers 3x lower ionic resistance than Zirfon, reducing cell voltage and electricity costs for steel decarbonization applications. For Lyon's hydrogen valley projects, IONZERA provides 3x lower resistance than conventional separators, improving electrolysis efficiency.

Can IONZERA support Lyon hydrogen valley projects?

Yes. IONZERA membranes are compatible with standard AWE systems used in French hydrogen valley deployments, offering 3x lower resistance for improved efficiency.

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