Breakthrough Technology for Affordable Green Hydrogen
The world needs cheap, green hydrogen but traditional methods are expensive, inefficient, or not scalable. Industries like transportation, data centers, and industrial heating struggle with high costs and limited access to truly sustainable, resilient and secure energy solutions.
Hydrox Solutions has cracked the code.
Our patented, high-pressure technology converts methanol to hydrogen at a fraction of the cost: projected at ~ €1 per kg at industrial scale — with zero CO₂ emissions. This isn’t just theory: we’re already building a pilot plant for a renowned Technical University and are in the process of building a larger demonstration plant for an industrial company.
This is green hydrogen, made real.
Why it matters
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Investment Opportunities
A first-of-its-kind technology, validated by Germany’s top technical minds. We’re not just another startup—we’re scaling fast with paid projects, grants, and investment opportunities in both our company and high-potential hydrogen projects.
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Enabling Business
Affordable, reliable hydrogen to enable customers to move fast on transport, heating & cooling, and decentralized power supply projects. No more waiting for the future—it’s here.
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Resilience & Climate
Decarbonization without compromise. Our process inherently separates CO₂, making hydrogen truly green, reliable and secure.
We engineer, construct and operate compact modular hydrogen plants tailored for our customers’ needs
Target Applications
With cost parity to fossil fuels, each target customer group’s total energy market becomes addressable, enabled by scale and best-in-class technology. We design and build hydrogen plants working in close partnership with other companies to provide fuel cells, heating systems, and other applications
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TRANSPORTATION
Target Applications
Public transport (buses etc.)
Logistics fleets (trucks etc.)
Maritime shipping operators
Adoption Drivers
Diesel (fossil) parity achievable without subsidy
Decarbonization targets and CO₂ price
Long-term offtake contracts
Energy security and independence
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GRID INDEPENDENT POWER SUPPLY¹
Target Applications
Charging stations and depot charging
Data centers
Critical infrastructure (hospitals, airports, rail, defense etc.)
Production and construction sites
Adoption Drivers
Resilience and uptime
Missing grid capabilities
Critical infrastructure requirements
Energy security and independence
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HEATING AND COOLING²
Target Applications
Campuses and institutional buildings
Commercial and residential buildings
Utilities
Local utilities
Adoption Drivers
Gas (fossil) parity in reach without subsidy
Decarbonization targets and CO₂ price
Electrification limits
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INDUSTRIAL
Target Applications
Industrial clusters
Utilities
Grid operators
Refineries
Adoption Drivers
Gas (fossil) parity in reach without subsidy at lower investment cost
Price stability
CO₂ price penalties
Note(s):
1) For electricity generation, hydrogen plants are combined with fuel cells
2) For heat generation, hydrogen is fully converted into usable heat within the plant; for cooling, the heat is used in an absorption cooling device
How it works
1. Methanol In → 2. Our Tech → 3. Hydrogen Out
We produce low-cost green hydrogen from modular plants, based on our highly efficient Hydrox Methanol Reforming and full CO₂ Recycling process, a simple, unique new technology.
Our plants provide fully RFNBO compliant green hydrogen through methanol conversion and full CO₂ recycling. Moreover, we own the IP rights for our proprietary technology. Finally, all process steps have high technology maturity.
The Green Hydrogen Cycle
Hydrox technology enables production of e-methanol from captured CO₂ and renewable energy, unlocking circular carbon fuels that accelerate the transition to net-zero industry
Compared to conventional steam reforming, our technology is simpler, and more energy efficient. The clear economic and operational benefits:
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Lower operating costs (OPEX) by reduced fuel and energy consumption
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Low investment costs (CAPEX) through simplified reactor design, efficient hydrogen purification and phase separation
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Modular plants with small footprints; ideal for decentralized applications
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Fast deployment and shorter construction times
The Leadership Team
Jörg Linsenmaier
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
Jörg brings 30+ years of global experience in hydrogen and large-scale engineering, having led projects for industry giants like Linde, Air Products and SUEZ Group. When he met Manfred, he was immediately struck by the technology’s potential—but it was Manfred’s relentless problem-solving and Jörg’s own hands-on experience in building plants that sealed the partnership. Jörg’s corporate background provides the operational rigor needed to turn Manfred’s invention into a scalable business. Together, they balance innovation with execution, ensuring Hydrox doesn’t just dream big—it delivers.
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35+ years of experience in chemical, gas and clean energy plants
Member of the SUEZ Group Executive Committee
Corporate Vice President at Air Products (USA) and multiple Senior Management positions (CEO, COO, EVP) at Linde Engineering
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at TU München
Project management, engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) and manufacturing expert for multiple plants around the globe with contract volumes between €10m to €8bn contract value.
Designed and implemented major change projects. Member of Execution Board of the world´s largest green hydrogen project at NEOM, Saudi Arabia.
Extensive leadership experience in all major energy markets.
Broad international network with 35+ years of experience in conducting business in USA, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Dr. Manfred Stefener
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
Manfred has spent 33 years at the forefront of hydrogen and fuel cell innovation. After founding and scaling multiple energy companies—including taking one public—he stepped back to tackle a new challenge: making green hydrogen affordable. His breakthrough came from a simple but radical question: How can we produce green hydrogen as cheaply as gray hydrogen, while inherently separating CO₂? The answer became Hydrox’s core technology. Manfred’s deep technical expertise and entrepreneurial spirit make him the visionary behind the company’s innovation.
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30+ years of experience in fuel cells, electrolyzer, hydrogen and methanol
Founder, CEO and Board Member of SFC Energy AG (listed)
General Manager of Freudenberg e-Power Systems
Shareholder of Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH
Master in Chemical & Mechanical Engineering, PhD in Electrochemistry
Founded and scaled multiple companies and manufacturing sites, with cumulative investments exceeding €1bn in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
As the founder of SFC Energy, he built one of the world’s leading and profitable fuel cell enterprises, successfully taking it public and establishing a benchmark in the industry.
Together with his team, he maintains a robust international network across Europe, Asia, and North America; encompassing suppliers, service providers, logistics partners, funding institutions, and certification bodies ensuring seamless execution of complex industrial projects.
Real-World Impact
We’re not just talking—we’re building the future
“Our mission is to accelerate the green hydrogen revolution by making hydrogen production clean, scalable, and affordable. We provide solutions that enable mobility, infrastructure and industry to transition toward a sustainable future."
— Manfred Stefener
“We envision a world where green hydrogen is accessible to everyone, everywhere. Our innovative, scalable technology empowers our clients to achieve even their most ambitious sustainability goals."
— Jörg Linsenmaier