Phase One toolkit

Everything you need to build an early-stage business case and benchmark costs before committing to full engineering.

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LCOH calculator

  • Model cost drivers with ready-to-edit assumptions.
  • Compare scenarios and export CSV/PDF outputs.
  • Designed for investor and board briefings.
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CAPEX tool

  • Configure plant scope, storage, and compression.
  • Generate an indicative CAPEX breakdown.
  • Align suppliers and budgets early.
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Engineering tools

  • Flow, energy, and purity conversions.
  • Storage sizing and quality checks.
  • Fast answers for early design work.
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Playbooks & benchmarks

  • Scrutiny-grade LCOH benchmarking guide.
  • Investor-ready assumptions and validation checks.

Why BuckleBridge

We focus on early-stage decisions where the wrong assumption can derail a project. Our tools and playbooks are grounded in real commissioning and operations data from Europe's largest hydrogen assets.

Use the toolkit to stress-test your concept, align your internal team, and build an evidence-backed path to FID.

Minimum LCOH. Fast to FID.

Phase one is about clarity, not complexity. We make cost drivers visible so you can move quickly and confidently.

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Phase one outcomes

Move from concept to investment-grade assumptions without weeks of bespoke modelling.

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Bankable LCOH

Clear sensitivities and outputs ready for board packs.

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CAPEX clarity

Scope-driven estimates to align suppliers and budgets.

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Engineering shortcuts

Fast conversions and checks that speed early design.

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Playbooks that ship

Templates and benchmarks built from real project data.

Built for early-stage teams

Used by developers and operators who need fast, defensible economics before committing to full studies.

H2 news & insights

Short reads on LCOH assumptions, commissioning lessons, and policy shifts.

Playbooks that close the gap to FID

Scrutiny-grade LCOH benchmarking built for Phase One decisions.

LCOH benchmarking guide

EUR 250 download with cost curves, sensitivities, and investor-ready validation checks.

Start with the toolkit

Run the calculators, download the benchmarks, and book a short scoping call if you need help.

Get the LCOH guide