GravitHy

🏆Alors que se tient à Paris, le Comité interministériel de l'innovation #C2i, nous sommes fiers de faire partie de l’aventure #France 2030 pour rapprocher le futur et contribuer à l'excellence française dans l’industrie sidérurgique.  Merci à l’Etat de son soutien avec #France2030 pour GravitHy à Ville de Fos-sur-Mer, qui ambitionne de produire 2Mt/an de fer réduit à faible teneur en carbone, accélérant ainsi la #décarbonation de l’industrie sidérurgique, pour répondre aux objectifs de réduction des émissions de CO2 liés à ce secteur difficile à abattre. 🚀 Depuis la Région Sud - Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur nous agissons dans la chaîne de production de l’acier, pour mettre à la disposition des aciéristes du DRI (ou « fer de réduction directe ») et HBI (ou « fer briqueté à chaud ») bas-carbone : des produits intermédiaires obtenus par l’utilisation d’hydrogène. ➕ Pour en savoir plus sur #France2030, c’est là 👉 https://lnkd.in/dYjMFkra __ Gouvernement, Ministère de l’Économie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté industrielle et numérique, Ministères Aménagement du territoire Transition écologique, Secrétariat général pour l'investissement, Bruno Bonnell, Direction Générale des Entreprises, Direction générale de la recherche et de l'innovation (DGRI), DGEC – Direction générale de l’énergie et du climat, Bpifrance, ADEME, Groupe Caisse des Dépôts, Géraldine Leveau, Werner Pascal, Marc-Antoine Lacroix

📅Le 26 mars nous annoncions notre levée de fonds avec des acteurs clés, leaders mondiaux et complémentaires de la chaîne de valeur, dont Ecolab. Les équipes de GravitHy et d'Ecolab se sont récemment rencontrées à Ville de Fos-sur-Mer pour discuter de notre projet d'usine de DRI (Direct Reduced Iron) et identifier les synergies possibles. Jose Noldin, notre CEO, a eu l'opportunité de présenter en détail à Darrell Brown, COO d'Ecolab, notre vision pour décarboner la filière acier grâce à l'utilisation d'hydrogène produit par électrolyse.   💧L'expertise d'Ecolab dans la gestion de l'eau représente un atout majeur pour notre projet et garantir une utilisation durable et efficace des ressources en eau.    🌱Nous sommes impatients de voir les fruits de cette collaboration et de contribuer ensemble à un avenir durable ! Merci au Grand Port Maritime de Marseille - Port de Marseille Fos pour leur accueil à l'occasion de cet échange. #GravitHy #Ecolab #Hydrogène #Décarbonation #IndustrieVerte #Innovation

🌟 GravitHy at Hannover Messe 2025. Our Head of Digitalization, Bertrand Orsal-Reams was on stage at one of the world's largest industrial technology fairs, the HANNOVER MESSE in Germany. Specifically at the panel discussion: "Accelerating low-carbon hydrogen and cutting costs with digital technology" held at the Capgemini booth. Joining Alberto Carpita (Siemens) and Dr. Sayed S. (Statkraft) to discuss the crucial role of digitalization as low-carbon hydrogen gains momentum in #Europe, alongside the need to reduce costs. 📣This panel, moderated by Oliver Hegen (Capgemini Engineering), highlighted the importance of digital twins for optimization, energy efficiency, and the integration of hydrogen facilities across an entire plant. Don't miss this unique opportunity to discover how digital technology is revolutionizing the development of future assets and the hydrogen industry! (A link to the replay will be added in the upcoming days). #HM25 #GreenIndustry #Digitalization

🗣️ "We must decide whether we have the courage to build a bridge that allows us to overcome the challenges ahead and continue driving prosperity for Europeans, or if we simply give up and look the other way. The European Commission is determined to face this with bold action." With these words, Teresa Ribera, Vice-President of the European Commission, set the tone for The 13th Global Annual Energy Meeting, hosted by #EsadeGeo in collaboration with the European Commission and InnoEnergy. The event brought together key energy leaders to discuss the European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal and its impact on shaping Europe’s sustainable energy future. 💡 ♻️   Ribera opened the event with a powerful statement: "Security isn’t just about defense, energy must be part of the equation." She emphasized the urgency of investing in Europe, strengthening competitiveness, and driving a sustainable transition.   The conversation, led by Angel Saz-Carranza (#EsadeGeo), featured insights from experts, including Javier Solana (#EsadeGeo), Elena Bou (InnoEnergy), María Canal Fontcuberta (European Commission in Spain), Antoni BALLABRIGA (BBVA), Blanca Perea Solano (Naturgy), and Jose Noldin (GravitHy). Together, they explored how Europe can balance industrial growth with sustainability in an era of energy transformation.   At #Esade, we are proud to foster critical discussions that bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and academia to shape the future of energy. The choices we make today will define Europe’s energy landscape for generations to come. 🙌 Keep reading: https://lnkd.in/dghzXa2e

🚀 Excited to announce my participation for GravitHy in the upcoming panel discussion at HANNOVER MESSE on "Accelerating Low-Carbon Hydrogen and Cutting Costs with Digital Technology"! 🌍💻 Join us on April 1, 2025, as we dive into the crucial role of hydrogen in achieving climate neutrality and explore how digital technologies can accelerate project development and reduce costs, with Alberto Carpita from Siemens, Dr. Sayed S. from Statkraft and Oliver Hegen from Capgemini Engineering. 📈🔬 With only 4% of global hydrogen projects reaching a positive Final Investment Decision, there's an urgent need to bridge the gap between concept and operation. Let's discuss innovative solutions and pave the way for a sustainable future together! 🌱🤝 Looking forward to insightful conversations and collaborations. See you there! 🌟 🔗 https://lnkd.in/em8FfB7v #HydrogenEconomy #Sustainability #ClimateAction #DigitalTransformation #Innovation

🚀 GravitHy raises €60 million to accelerate the decarbonization of the steel industry! We are excited to announce that we have successfully raised €60 million, including public funding from the French program "Première Usine". This fundraising round attracted prestigious new investors: Advantage Partners, Inc., Ecolab, Marcegaglia, Rio Tinto, Siemens Financial Services, and also following reinvestment from our existing shareholders, InnoEnergy and ENGIE New Ventures. We believe this is a crucial milestone in the development of our company, and a bright light for all the European cleantech ecosystem. 📈Under Jose Noldin’s leadership, with this capital injection we will be able to finance our action plan, targeting a final investment decision after completing project development in 2026. It will also accelerate growth by securing key contracts, completing engineering, obtaining permits, and attracting top talent. 🌟 Sharing our CFO Nicolas Chabannes’ insight: "This fundraising marks a crucial step in securing the necessary financing for the construction of our plant. The interest shown by the market and commitment from our investors demonstrates the relevance of our industrial vision and our ability to attract capital. We are actively continuing our discussions with all the market stakeholders, to reinforce and finalize the financing of the project." 🌟Sharing our Growth Officer Alice Vieillefosse’s insight: “We are committed to driving innovation, fueling low carbon DRI/HBI to our valued customers and forging strategic partnerships to ensure competitive growth” 🏭Our future plant is scheduled to start commercial production in 2029, after an exhaustive commissioning phase and progressive pre-commercial ramp up, creating up to 500 direct jobs with an overall investment of €2.2 billion. Located in Ville de Fos-sur-Mer, it will produce 2 million tons of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) and Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) per year, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional methods. Together with our investors, we are revolutionizing the steel industry and contributing to a more sustainable and decarbonized future. Thank you for the trust and support! 👉Our full press release here for more details: https://lnkd.in/dyZp26we #GravitHy #Fundraising #Decarbonization #GreenIndustry #CO2Killers

📣I was a panel speaker today at an event organized by E3G around the launch of “The State of the European Steel Transition” report, prepared by a broad community of experts and civil society groups such as Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe, SteelWatch and Sandbag. 📍I pointed out that while the measures from the #European Green Deal that were set by the previous European Commission puts the #steel #decarbonization on good tracks (ex. revision of the ETS, creation of the CBAM, RED update, etc.), it was not yet sufficient to ignite the large movement of investment decisions needed to “leave the crossroad on the right side”. 🪴The Clean Industrial Deal and the Steel & Metals Action Plan should be doing just that. I shared what I considered to be good progress (ex. simplification and reinforcement of CBAM, EIB pilot programme on corporate PPAs for electro-intensive industries …) and what I see as being potential shortfalls which, to my sense, will need to be corrected (ex. unequal treatment of renewable vs low-carbon hydrogen in terms of PPA accounting and eligibility to the EU H2 Bank, absence of lead markets for green steel in the automotive and defence sectors) ⏱️No spoil, but stay tuned for some exciting news regarding GravitHy’s project in Ville de Fos-sur-Mer tomorrow! 👉Access the report here : https://lnkd.in/enRrY9-K

📅The International Iron Metallics Association Ltd. (IIMA) spring meeting is on! Bringing together key stakeholders from the ore-based metallics industry to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the sector.   📣“Navigating EU policy to pioneer the green steel revolution” was the presentation made by Jose Noldin where he shared GravitHy’s perspective on the regulatory and industrial conditions required to accelerate the deployment of hydrogen-based DRI in Europe and, ultimately, the decarbonisation of the sector.   His presentation focused on: 👉The role of key European frameworks — such as the European Green Deal, the EU ETS, the CBAM, and the Net-Zero Industry Act — in supporting the scale-up of low-carbon technologies. 👉The persistent challenges (despite the recent encouraging announcements in the Clean Industrial Deal & Steel Action Plan), including the lack of clarity regarding the status of nuclear-based hydrogen, the absence of harmonised definitions for green steel, and the need to foster lead markets to ensure the viability of early-stage projects.   Drawing on #GravitHy’s experience, the presentation contributed to ongoing reflections on how to build a competitive, climate-neutral steel industry while providing long-term investment certainty and reinforcing industrial resilience across Europe.   #GreenIndustry #Decarbonisation #Sustainability 

The European Commission released its Steel and Metals Action Plan, a long-awaited roadmap for strengthening the competitiveness and resilience of the European steel and metals industry. We welcome the recognition of green lead markets, the reinforcement of trade defense measures, and the focus on energy affordability—crucial levers to accelerate the clean transition. Ensuring a competitive and decarbonized European steel sector requires a clear regulatory framework and long-term policy visibility. 🔎 Where does the final plan stand on key industrial challenges? ✅Green lead markets are recognized as a key driver of the transition, reinforcing the role of low-carbon steel. The plan also highlights the importance of increasing recycled content in the automotive sector, which we welcome as a step toward circularity. 🔄 However, recycling alone cannot be the only solution. To achieve deep decarbonization, it must be complemented by strong demand-side incentives for H₂-DRI-based steel, ensuring a fair transition across all low-carbon production routes. ✅The Hydrogen Bank is referenced, reaffirming its role in facilitating access to hydrogen for industrial users, including steel. 📌 Yet, uncertainty remains on whether future auctions will be open to low-carbon hydrogen projects or restricted to renewable hydrogen. A technology-neutral approach, aligned with industrial needs, will be essential to ensure hydrogen availability at scale. ✅The upcoming delegated acts on low-carbon hydrogen will provide much-needed regulatory guidance. ⏳ However, further delays in their publication continue to slow down industrial decision-making. It is still unclear whether nuclear PPAs will be recognized in the final document ✅Compensation of Indirect carbon cost beyond 2030 is mentioned, which is an important step for energy-intensive industries. 📉 Yet, instead of a firm commitment to its continuation, the plan only refers to a future assessment. A predictable, long-term compensation mechanism is needed to maintain industrial competitiveness in a high-carbon-price environment. 📍 GravitHy will continue working with policymakers and industry leaders to turn this ambition into concrete action. #GreenIndustry #GreenTransition #HydrogenEconomy #IndustrialCompetitiveness

🎥 À l'occasion de la Journée Internationale des Femmes, je partage ce témoignage inspirant de Bertrand Orsal-Reams chez GravitHy, qui nous parle de son expérience en tant que mentor pour les étudiantes de CentraleSupélec. 🌟Dans cette vidéo, il aborde notamment la question du déséquilibre paritaire que j’ai souvent eu l’occasion de constater dans le secteur #industriel. Au-delà de son engagement à coacher des jeunes talents et à les accompagner dans leurs premières années professionnelles, ce type d'initiative me paraît intéressante pour contribuer à l'émergence des prochaines générations de femmes leaders. 👏 Bravo pour l’implication et pour le soutien à construire un avenir #inclusif et équitable ! #JournéeInternationaleDesFemmes #Mentoring #LeadershipFéminin 👉Voir la vidéo : https://lnkd.in/eAatG_hD