Arkema’s site in Jarrie, France, has reached a new milestone with the commissioning of a hydrogen production unit based on steam methane reforming (SMR) technology. Arkema is a leading producer of hydrogen peroxide, with an industrial network of four production sites across Europe and North America. The Jarrie site plays a central role within this network, as it is the group’s largest hydrogen peroxide production facility.

Officially inaugurated on September 22, the new SMR unit marks the first phase of a major investment plan extending through 2028. Representing an investment of approximately €10 million, the unit supplies hydrogen to the site. It was commissioned in July 2026, on schedule.