- Delivery of first high-power fuel cells
- Inauguration of the industrial site
- Confirmation of €172 million in support from France
| Key figures | 2024 | 2023 |
| Number of projects at an advanced stage of development1 | 16 | 13 |
| Total investment budget (USD bn) | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Revenues (€000) | 11,126 | 3,935 |
| Average headcount2 | 125 | 89 |
| Gains on disposal of securities3 (€000) | - | - |
| Consolidated net income/(loss) (€000) | (10,860) | (7,839) |
| Shareholders' equity (€000) | 89,944 | 100,695 |
| Cash and cash equivalents (€000) | 39,248 | 62,668 |
- Revised 2023 scope to cover solely projects at an advanced stage of development
- Employees and contractors in countries where the Company has no dedicated legal entity
- Sale of shares to investors in SPVs
Bordeaux (France), 20 March 2025 - Hydrogène de France (HDF Energy), a developer of large-scale hydrogen infrastructure and manufacturer of high-power fuel cells, presents its business activity and financial statements for the 2024 financial year. The consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 19 March 2025. The audit procedures on the consolidated financial statements have been completed and the auditors' report will be issued shortly. The annual financial report will be published by April 30, 2025.
2024 revenues: delivery of first fuel cells
Consolidated revenues for 2024 amounted to €11.1 million (compared to €3.9 million in 2023), including €9.7 million from the invoicing of two fuel cells for the CEOG project. Work on the CEOG plant remains on track for commissioning in mid-2026.
Revenues generated from project management assistance totalled €1.3 million (compared to €3.2 million in 2023, excluding re-invoicing, without margins, for services outsourced to external service providers) and mainly concerned the development contracts for RSB in Barbados and NewGen in Trinidad and Tobago, as well as the construction assistance contract for the CEOG power plant.
Selection of priority projects and shift in focus
After significant growth since 2021, the portfolio of projects at an advanced stage of development is stabilising. In 2024, the Group conducted a systematic review of the portfolio in order to earmark priority projects over the short term, thereby opening the doorway to investors and allowing construction work to begin on some projects by 2025.
The headway made on in-depth studies on these projects helped achieve significant tangible progress despite a challenging overall context. The pricing structure was thus confirmed for the Caribbean projects (Barbados and Trinidad). More recent projects have seen improvements in terms of sizing and the findings of environmental studies have been taken into account. As a result, the average size of projects has decreased (with a total investment budget shrinking from $3.2 billion to $3 billion following the reduction in the South Africa project's footprint to preserve areas inhabited by endemic species), while the model's economic relevance and the Group's ability to attract prospective third-party investors have improved.
The Group's investments in these projects totalled €9.3 million at 31 December 2024.
Projects not included on the priority shortlist nonetheless remain active and represent significant potential for growth in the future.
Portfolio monitoring provides the earliest indicator of HDF's value creation for both the Group and all project stakeholders. HDF estimates that it is able to generate revenues representing between 12% and 17% of the cost of construction during the development and construction phases, including via the provision of engineering services and supply of fuel cells during the power plant construction phase.
Operational launch of industrial project
On 28 May 2024, the European Commission, within the framework of the IPCEIs (Important Project of Common European Interest), approved France's financial support for HDF's industrial project, which aims to develop and industrialise high-power fuel cells dedicated to electricity generation and heavy maritime and rail mobility. The French government grant was confirmed for a maximum amount of €172.7 million.
The financing agreement with Bpifrance is currently being finalised. As such, no income has been recognised in relation to this item in the full-year 2024 financial statements.
The arrival of the French teams at the industrial facility in Blanquefort dedicated to the design, manufacture and testing of fuel cells marks the operational launch of the industrial project. At 31 December 2024, expenses incurred by HDF under the programme since October 2022 totalled €9.2 million. Capital expenditure including investments in industrial and testing facilities comes to just under €35 million.
Earnings and cash position under control
The cost price of fuel cells is high, as this is a first-time manufacture. New sales therefore only had a minor impact on earnings.
The increase in operating expenses reflects the launch of development work for the industrial project.
The average workforce (employees and contractors) reached 125 people in 2024 versus 89 in 2023, mainly due to the hiring of key skills for the development of new-generation fuel cells and implementation of the supply chain and quality procedure. As a result, personnel costs increased from €6.9 million in 2023 to €8.3 million in 2024.
External expenses, which mainly comprised prospecting costs and subcontracting services for the IPCEI, reached €6.9 million in 2024 compared to €5.9 million in 2023.
Operating expenses remained stable excluding the IPCEI.
After net financial items and tax effects, the loss for the period amounted to €10.9 million compared to a €7.8 million loss in 2023.
The Group's cash position at 31 December 2024 remained comfortable at €39.2 million (compared to €62.7 million at 31 December 2023) after allowing for a €10.2 million investment on the construction of the Blanquefort plant and testing facilities for the industrial operations.
Fresh momentum
At 31 December 2024, the Group was firmly placed to take this step with conviction based on a sound financial position, commercially and technically proven projects and a clear financed industrial ambition.
Under the leadership of Damien Havard and Hanane El Hamraoui, the latter appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer in 2024, the team is fully mobilised to achieve significant and rapid progress towards the decarbonisation of energy production and heavy mobility using hydrogen.
Damien Havard, Chairman and CEO of Hydrogène de France, said: "I am extremely proud of the calibre of the teams we have hired across the various business lines on all continents. Together, we are fully prepared to meet the challenges that lie ahead."
ABOUT HYDROGÈNE DE FRANCE (HDF Energy)
HDF Energy is a leading global player in the hydrogen industry, dedicated to developing large-scale hydrogen infrastructure and advanced multi-megawatt fuel cell technology.
These fuel cells generate electricity from hydrogen, driving the decarbonization efforts across the power generation, heavy maritime and rail mobility sectors. Set to commence production in 2025 at HDF Energy's facility near Bordeaux (France), these fuel cells serve as the cornerstone of the power plants and heavy mobility decarbonization solutions developed by HDF Energy.
HDF Energy's Renewstable® power plants deliver non-intermittent renewable, stable and baseload power by seamlessly integrating intermittent renewable energy sources with substantial on-site energy storage in the form of green hydrogen. HDF Energy is also developing extensive infrastructure for the mass production of carbon-free hydrogen.
Backed by a team of over 150 hydrogen experts boasting more than a decade of operational experience across the value chain, HDF Energy is currently developing a portfolio of projects valued at over €5 billion.
Headquartered in France, HDF Energy has regional offices in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region with 35+ nationalities among its staff. Since 2021, the Group has been listed on the Euronext Paris stock market.
More information, visit: www.hdf-energy.com
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