Lhyfe, one of the world’s pioneers in the production of green hydrogen for the decarbonisation of industry and mobility, and STRABAG, a leading European technology group for construction services, have announced the signing of a strategic co-development partnership agreement for hydrogen projects. This Framework agreement aims to accelerate the development and implementation of green hydrogen projects in Germany, in an environment marked by the transposition of the Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III). Over time, it could be extended to other European countries.
Germany at the forefront of a structured and predictable European hydrogen market
This announcement comes at a pivotal moment for the hydrogen sector in Europe. Germany is currently transposing the Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III) into national law and is positioning itself among the most advanced markets in structuring demand for renewable hydrogen (RFNBO). The German Bundestag officially adopted the national implementation on April 23, 2026, setting specific, binding mandates for green hydrogen in the transport sector and accelerating permitting procedures for renewable energy projects
The introduction of binding targets encouraging the use of RFNBOs for certain industrial players is creating a regulated and predictable market framework.
This regulatory development marks a turning point for the sector as it significantly strengthens long-term demand visibility, thereby helping to accelerate investment decisions across the industry.
Combining Lhyfe’s operational expertise in green hydrogen with STRABAG’s recognised and long-standing expertise in construction to accelerate project development
The agreement between the two companies establishes a framework for collaboration, aimed at facilitating the identification, development and execution of future green hydrogen projects by combining their complementary expertise.
In 2025, Lhyfe became Europe’s largest producer of bulk RFNBO hydrogen from water electrolysis, meeting the EU’s highest sustainability standards. With four green hydrogen production sites already installed and RFNBO-certified, two additional sites under construction, a fleet of more than 80 Type 4 hydrogen containers—one of the largest and most modern bulk hydrogen transport fleets in Europe—and around fifteen storage sites, Lhyfe is one of Europe’s pioneering producers and suppliers of green hydrogen, with unmatched operational experience.
STRABAG is able to cover the entire lifecycle of construction projects — from structuring, planning and engineering through to execution and long-term operation. The Group also has extensive experience in financing and investment, helping to ensure the economic viability of projects and secure their long-term financing. At the same time, STRABAG actively advances modern infrastructure solutions and supports the development of more sustainable energy systems.
This partnership enables faster project planning and implementation, targeted reduction of development and execution risks and the advancement of hydrogen projects in Germany and, in the longer term, across Europe.
Wolfgang Zechmeister, Division Manager at STRABAG told The Voice of Renewables: “This framework agreement is an exciting start to our partnership with Lhyfe that will deepen our project development in hydrogen. Green hydrogen is a valuable tool for decarbonising energy-intensive industries. STRABAG already has extensive experience in the construction of renewable energy infrastructure and will contribute to its further development.”
Luc Graré, Chief Strategy Officer at Lhyfe: “This partnership comes at a decisive moment for the market. Combining STRABAG’s industrial and construction expertise with Lhyfe’s experience as Europe’s largest producer of RFNBO hydrogen creates a strong foundation to accelerate project development and execution. This partnership with a leading player such as STRABAG also reflects the level of maturity reached by Lhyfe and the confidence placed in our industrial know-how.”
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