Haffner Energy launched new C-iC modular industrial units to help medium-sized and decentralized biofuel projects overcome funding and deployment hurdles. The company said the new approach lowers costs and allows projects to move forward without depending on government subsidies.
The C-iC product line is based on Haffner Energy’s H6 technology, which was introduced in November 2025. Each unit is designed to produce 1,700 kilowatts of renewable syngas for heat use or for conversion into biomethane or biomethanol. The units can also generate up to 50 kilograms of renewable hydrogen per hour, or about 400 tonnes annually.
The company said the product line is intended specifically for medium-sized projects that have struggled to secure financing due to high upfront costs.
The C-iC line is offered in three configurations, all built on the same standardized industrial platform. The SYNOCA® C-iC model focuses on syngas production for industrial heat and energy needs and is positioned as an alternative to traditional biomass boilers, while cutting carbon emissions compared with direct biomass burning. The SYNOCA®+ C-iC version produces syngas suitable for conversion into biomethane or biomethanol, while maintaining cost competitiveness. The HYNOCA® C-iC configuration is designed to produce renewable hydrogen for industrial and transport uses, with production costs below €2.34 per kilogram and purity levels that meet market requirements.
Haffner Energy said the modular design allows the same technology base to serve multiple markets, offering lower production costs for syngas and hydrogen than typically seen in this project size range.
At the core of the offering is a fully modular and standardized design. Each unit is assembled and equipped at the factory before being shipped as standard modules. On-site work is limited to basic connections, allowing installation and start-up in less than two weeks, with little need for major construction work. The units can also be relocated, which the company said opens the door to leasing options and improves access to financing.
According to Haffner Energy, the modular setup cuts total project costs by about 30% to 40% by reducing construction time and civil work. Overall project timelines are shortened by three to four months, with on-site installation taking less than two weeks.
Philippe Haffner, Chief Executive Officer of Haffner Energy, said medium-sized projects have long been stuck because high costs made them too risky to finance. He said the new C-iC line changes that by making projects viable without public subsidies, noting that the first unit is set to begin operations this quarter in Marolles. He added that the company expects a positive financial impact starting from the next fiscal year in April.
The company said the units can operate with a wide range of biomass types and can handle feedstock with moisture levels of up to 55%, making local sourcing easier. Each unit requires about 3,200 tonnes of dry plant biomass per year.
Haffner Energy said orders for the C-iC line will open through a reservation system starting February 18, 2026. The first units are expected to be commissioned in the summer of 2027, with more details on the ordering process to be shared at launch.
