HRS, French designer and manufacturer, has announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, aimed at jointly developing integrated compression and hydrogen infrastructure solutions for the mobility and industrial markets.
This agreement establishes a three-year cooperation framework enabling the two companies to combine their respective expertise to meet the growing demand for hydrogen infrastructure across Europe and international markets.
As part of this collaboration, HRS will contribute its recognised expertise in hydrogen system integration, storage, distribution, and refuelling, while Baker Hughes will contribute its industrial compression technologies, notably its VerHy550 - vertical hydrogen reciprocating compressor designed for high-capacity hydrogen applications.
This collaboration agreement will cover, in particular:
- Hydrogen production centres.
- Filling and distribution centres.
- Hydrogen logistics platforms.
- Hydrogen refuelling stations.
- Storage facilities.
- Integration, installation, commissioning, and maintenance activities.
In particular, the agreement envisages the development of an integrated offering combining Baker Hughes' compression solutions with the infrastructure developed by HRS, with the primary objective of creating “Hydrogen Filling Centres” (BHRS-FC) and next-generation hydrogen refuelling stations.
The two companies will also work to optimise the technical and economic performance of hydrogen infrastructure, particularly in terms of energy efficiency, equipment availability, maintenance, reduction of total cost of ownership (TCO), and industrial standardisation.
This cooperation will also explore the potential for joint research and development projects, particularly within the framework of European funding programs for hydrogen-related innovation.
A shared commitment to support the development of the hydrogen economy
In response to the acceleration of investments in carbon-free heavy-duty mobility, industrial platforms, and hydrogen logistics hubs, HRS and Baker Hughes aim to offer robust and scalable solutions capable of meeting the market's growing demands for performance, availability, and safety.
This agreement is based on a non-exclusive cooperation model that allows both companies to collaborate on a project-by-project basis while maintaining their commercial and technological independence.
Hassen Rachedi, Founder and CEO of HRS, said: “This agreement with Baker Hughes marks an important step in HRS's development strategy. By combining our expertise as a leading integrator of hydrogen infrastructure with Baker Hughes' global industrial experience in compression technologies, we are strengthening our ability to offer high-performance, reliable, and competitive solutions to support the industrialisation of the hydrogen sector.”
Raimondo Giavi, Vice President of Hydrogen at Baker Hughes, commented: “Scaling the hydrogen economy requires integrated, industrial grade solutions scaled efficiently. Our cooperation with HRS combines complementary strengths in compression, integration, and infrastructure to help customers move from ambition to deployment. This is a clear example of how Baker Hughes is rewriting the Energy Equation™ by pairing our industrial capabilities with new energy solutions to accelerate the energy transition.”