Enjoy an immersive experience at the heart of Air Liquide’s Port-Jérôme low-carbon hydrogen production site

Published on August 04, 2025

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In the pursuit of a sustainable energy future, hydrogen is positioning itself as a key solution. Air Liquide, a major player in this transition, opens the doors to its hydrogen production site in Port-Jérôme, Normandy (France) through a unique immersive experience.

By moving around using the arrows at the top left of the screen, follow our reporter and discover in our 360° video how we deploy innovative solutions for low-carbon hydrogen production, optimizing steam methane reforming (SMR) thanks to our cutting-edge Cryocap™ technology.

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The reforming process and Cryocap™ technology

The Port-Jérôme site is a concrete illustration of Air Liquide's commitment to a more environmentally-friendly hydrogen production. Here, steam methane reforming (SMR) is implemented to transform methane (CH₄) into hydrogen (H₂) under the effect of steam, while our Cryocap™ technology captures the CO₂ emitted, thus significantly reducing the carbon footprint of the process. The 360° video will allow you to visualize in detail the integration of these technologies and understand their synergy within our industrial site.

Port-Jérôme: a technological flagship

The Port-Jérôme site is one of the largest natural gas reforming hydrogen production units operated by Air Liquide in France. Most of the hydrogen produced is piped directly to the nearby refinery, helping to reduce the sulfur content of fuels. Cryocap™ cryogenic capture technology was installed here in 2015: a world first!