Equans is part of the Bouygues group and is a world leader in providing multi-technical services to support the energy, digital and industrial transitions. Equans is comprised of 90,000 people, across 20 core countries, and is rooted in a history of decentralised and sustainable energy, with engineering, design, construction and operational capabilities across industrial energy generation and efficiency, process engineering and safety management, embedded renewables, and low carbon infrastructure.
Equans provides multidisciplinary engineering and technical services for hydrogen projects, offering end-to-end project support including consultancy services, engineering & design, construction, and O&M. Equans works with local authorities, project developers and end-users to help realise their hydrogen ambitions and, as an established principal contractor, has experience in designing and building electrolytic hydrogen production systems, e-fuel projects, and an ammonia cracking facility.
Equans offers end-to-end technical services for hydrogen projects (consultancy, Pre-FEED, FEED, EPC & O&M) and is a pioneer in demonstrating the use of hydrogen as a fuel. Equans has successfully delivered over 20 hydrogen projects across Western Europe, including several live and completed projects in the UK.
Equans prides itself on combining its local presence with global expertise. As a major EPC contractor and O&M provider, Equans has 15,000 people in the UK and a strong network of sub-contractors. This is complemented by centralised specialist engineering expertise and a strong global supply chain.
Lee is an independent hydrogen and clean energy consultant and founder of Verray Consulting. He has worked in hydrogen, fuel cells and clean energy for more than 30 years, with experience spanning technology development, commercialisation, hydrogen infrastructure and business leadership.
Most recently, Lee was CEO of Fuel Cell Systems Ltd, where he led the business across its fuel cell and hydrogen refuelling activities. Prior to this, he spent eight years with UK fuel cell manufacturer Intelligent Energy, completing his time there as Chief Sales Officer. He led the global commercial team and supported the commercialisation of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies across automotive, power generation and aviation markets.
Lee’s involvement with hydrogen dates back to 1995, including early work supporting field trials of solid oxide fuel cell combined heat and power systems. Since then, his career has combined engineering, commercial leadership and the practical deployment of emerging clean energy technologies.
Through Verray Consulting, Lee now works independently with organisations across the hydrogen value chain, providing technical, commercial and strategic support.
