Helium recycling
RECYCL’He – Helium recycling: a circular, sustainable, and innovative solution
Give helium a second life
Helium is a rare, valuable resource that is mostly lost after use. With RECYCL’He, 45-8 ENERGY offers a unique service for collecting, purifying, and reusing used or degraded helium.
We enable helium users in France and Europe to reduce their dependence on imports, limit their environmental impact, and recover a gas that can still be reused.
We pay you to collect your helium!
Reduce your operating costs
Generate additional income
Réduction de vos frais de fonctionnement
Création d’un revenu supplémentaire
The RECYCL'He service: how does it work?
Step 1
Recovery of degraded helium
We collect your residual helium directly from your site or facilities.
Step 2
Purification and recycling
The recovered helium is then processed at one of our dedicated sites. It is separated from impurities (other gases) to achieve a purity of >95%.
Etape 3
Revaluation
This recycled helium is given a second life: it can then be used by new helium consumers under the same conditions as imported native helium.
Your recycled helium delivered in cylinder bundles!
At 45-8 ENERGY, we do everything we can to simplify your helium supply.
We now offer delivery in cylinder bundles, a practical solution tailored to your regular consumption needs.
Today, our cylinder bundles allow us to supply you with recycled helium. This delivery option ensures you have the volume you need and makes it easier to manage your helium requirements.
👉 Contact us now to take advantage of our cylinder bundle delivery solutions and ensure the continuity of your activities with a reliable supply of helium.
Some examples of our helium recovery and recycling operations
September 2024 | Recovery of helium contained in the balloon supporting the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron
Helium recovery operation using a gasometer that can be adapted to any industrial facility
Recovery of the volume of helium contained in the balloon in the town of Epernay
The RECYCL'He solution has been awarded the Solar Impulse label in recognition of its positive impact on the environment, while also being economically viable.
1 system, 2 solutions
At 45-8 ENERGY, we are developing a unique and sustainable approach to helium recycling in Europe with:
Mobile solution
Our mobile unit comes directly to your site and recovers helium from your captive balloon, gasometer, or any other installation.
Stationnary solution
We install a fixed and autonomous system that recovers helium after use. This helium is then collected at regular intervals by 45-8 ENERGY.
Solution proposed starting in 2026
Why is helium recycling with RECYCL'He a major opportunity for Western Europe?
To overcome the global shortage of native helium
By recycling and reusing this helium, we are securing a supply of this resource in Western Europe.
To meet growing needs
The uses of helium are multiplying. It is becoming necessary to supply increasingly large volumes of helium.
By introducing a recycling option, we are increasing the volume of helium available on the market.
To enable industries to recycle
Recycling helium requires significant technical and financial resources, making access to this technology difficult and costly.
With RECYCL’He, we offer every manufacturer the opportunity to recycle their degraded helium and contribute to preserving this resource.
A project supported by
45-8 ENERGY has received a grant of 439,000 euros to support the development of its mobile helium recycling unit.
Within the France 2030 Plan, a call for projects “AAP Innovation Project PIA4” was launched by the French government and th Grand Est region. This action is in line with the desire to support the projects of regional innovative companies to promote economic development support for innovation and employment in the Grand Est region.
Do you want to sell your degraded helium?
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