Within Experimental Plant Operations, Hybrit works to maintain and develop HYBRIT's pilot plants. By keeping the facilities well maintained, the foundation is laid for high quality research to be carried out and at the same time make safety and a good working environment a top priority.

HYBRIT's pilot plants include the pilot plant for direct reduction, hydrogen production and the pilot plant for hydrogen storage.

​Main focus areas:

• ​Maintain and manage the pilot facilities. This includes all the various plant parts, but also maintaining property, land and offices that are directly connected to the plant.
• ​Ensure that pilot facilities are in good condition so that planned trial campaigns can be carried out according to the decided trial plan.
• Contribute to the building of knowledge and developing competence to support Hybrit's owner companies in their transformation.

Experimental Plant Operation consists of Process Engineers and Process Technicians who form the basis for ensuring the continuity of the management of the pilot plants. In pilot campaigns resources from the owner companies and hired personnel are used to man the shift team. Normally, there are a total of 40 – 50 people involved during the operation of the pilot plant.