Lhyfe to Supply Green Hydrogen to BMW’s Steyr R&D Centre

Lhyfe has signed a multi-year agreement with BMW Group to supply green hydrogen to its research and development site in Steyr, Austria, supporting the development of next-generation hydrogen fuel cell systems.

The Steyr facility plays a central role in BMW’s hydrogen strategy and is preparing for the series production of fuel cell systems for future models, including the next-generation BMW X5, from 2028. The hydrogen supplied by Lhyfe will be used for development, testing, validation, and industrialisation of these systems.

BMW’s third-generation hydrogen propulsion technology is designed to deliver improved efficiency, greater power, and longer driving range, while reducing overall energy consumption. The development of such systems highlights the growing role of hydrogen as a complement to battery-electric solutions, particularly for applications requiring long range, fast refuelling, or operation in regions with limited grid capacity.

Lhyfe was selected based on its combined capabilities in hydrogen production and logistics. Since launching operations in 2021, the company has built one of the largest hydrogen transport fleets in Europe and carried out more than 850 deliveries across the continent in 2025 alone. Its current production network spans multiple sites in France and Germany, with a combined capacity of up to 8.5 tonnes per day, alongside further expansion plans.

All of Lhyfe’s operational facilities are certified under European renewable hydrogen standards, ensuring compliance with sustainability requirements. The deliveries to BMW will mark the company’s first hydrogen supply operations in Austria, further expanding its European footprint.

The partnership reflects increasing collaboration between industrial players and energy providers as hydrogen technologies move closer to large-scale deployment. For BMW, the agreement supports the continued advancement of fuel cell mobility, while for Lhyfe it represents a significant step in establishing itself as a key supplier of green hydrogen for the automotive sector.