Low Carbon Hydrogen Center of Excellence

At LEC Partners, we are proud to launch our Low Carbon Hydrogen Center of Excellence (LCH2 COE), a global initiative that guides businesses toward sustainable and profitable hydrogen solutions.

With a cross-functional team of experts across the hydrogen value chain, we provide deep insights and technical expertise to support decision-makers at every stage of their journey into hydrogen.

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Leading the Transition to a Low-Carbon Future

Clean hydrogen and its derivatives will help fuel the transition to a low-carbon economy. Our team of experts helps businesses navigate this evolving landscape by offering solutions for hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and market adoption.

From biomass-based green hydrogen to blue hydrogen via CCUS, our specialists ensure your projects align with the latest industry standards and technologies.

What Our Clients Say

"The LEC team did a phenomenal job managing the project, retaining a needed balance between professionalism and flexibility, and delivered results under an incredibly tight time frame."
- Feasibility Study for Energy Company Investors

Our Expertise Across the Hydrogen Value Chain

Whether you're a hydrogen producer, a technology innovator, or an end-user, we guide your business with expert insights. Our global team – with specialists in North America, Europe, and Asia – has 30+ years of average experience.

Global Market Analysis

Unstanding regional policies, emerging trends, and market conditions for hydrogen.

Technology Evaluation

Technical assessments of hydrogen technologies such as electrolysis, biomass gasification, and methane pyrolysis.

Techno-Economic Review

Comprehensive assessments of feedstocks, capital expenditures (CAPEX), operating expenses (OPEX), and associated risks.

Regulatory Guidance

Detailed review and recommendation on regulatory incentives, goals and mandates that are critical in understanding the functioning of low carbon hydrogen markets.

20+
Hydrogen Experts

30+
Average Years of Experience

95%
Advanced Degrees

7
Countries

How We Work

We make it easy to collaborate and quickly get started on your hydrogen project, forming multi-disciplinary teams with a single point of contact.

Individually, our experts stay abreast of developments in their respective fields. Collectively, we collaborate regularly to share ideas. This allows us to deliver the interdisciplinary advice, assessment, plans and solutions that best serve your needs.

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Meet our Hydrogen Experts

Our LCH2 Center of Excellence boasts a team of world-class hydrogen experts. Our multi-disciplinary teams are accessible through a single point of contact, enabling seamless collaboration with your team.

Peter Rocha, MBA

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE LEAD
H2 Market Analysis & Go-to-Market Strategies

Terry Mazanec, PhD

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Blue Hydrogen & Biomass Gasification

Kent Goeking, PhD

MANAGING DIRECTOR
Materials Science
Asia/India Market Development

Qi Chen, PhD

EXPERT

Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) & Concept Design

Jennifer LeRow

PROJECT DIRECTOR
U.S. Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

Andres Comba, MSIM

EXPERT
EU Green Hydrogen Market & Policy Analysis

Robert Starkey, MBA

EXPERT
Hydrogen Transportation & Logistics Systems

Jeff Reed, PhD

EXPERTS
Techno-Economic Analysis & Technology Evaluation

Case Studies: Delivering Results for Clients

We’ve worked with forward-thinking organizations in diverse industries, providing unbiased guidance and detailed analysis of hydrogen projects.

CASE STUDY

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Lumber Industry Hydrogen Feasibility

A lumber industry company sought to produce hydrogen from wood waste. Our experts analyzed the business case and identified lower-risk, more profitable alternative solutions.

CASE STUDY

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Biomass Gasification Due Diligence

A cleantech investor requested our team evaluate a biomass-to-hydrogen technology. Our in-depth analysis revealed significant risks, saving the client from a costly investment mistake.

Join the Hydrogen Revolution with LEC

The journey towards a clean hydrogen future starts today. Our Low Carbon Hydrogen Center of Excellence is here to guide you through the complexities of this evolving market. Let us help you unlock hydrogen's potential and create a sustainable, low-carbon future.

Our Services

Our LCH2 COE provides tailored services designed to meet the unique needs of hydrogen-focused businesses:

Funding & Due Diligence

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Identify the best funding sources and validate investment assumptions.

Engineering & Project Oversight

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Gain insights from engineering reviews to ensure your project’s financial viability.

Project Development & Operations

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Receive expert guidance through every phase 
of your project, from concept to completion.

Regulatory & Specialty Services

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Leverage our deep knowledge of global hydrogen regulations to ensure compliance and maximize market opportunities.

Market Strategy & Analysis

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Develop successful business strategies backed by comprehensive market analysis.