In a bid to propel the production of carbon-free hydrogen, the French government has allocated a substantial envelope of 4 billion euros. However, the eligibility criteria for this financial support reveal a stark reality: the doors are open only to entities boasting a minimum annual turnover of 100 million euros and a track record of five projects each exceeding 30 million euros.
Two researchers delving into France’s Lorraine mining basin with the intent of locating fossil fuels stumbled upon something far more revolutionary. What lay beneath the earth’s surface in northeastern France was a treasure trove of white hydrogen, a naturally occurring and renewable form of hydrogen, often referred to as green hydrogen.
The French government has taken a significant step towards accelerating the adoption of cleaner, greener transportation technologies by simplifying retrofit regulations. In a move aimed at expanding the possibilities and broadening the scope of retrofits, hydrogen engines have received a green light, potentially transforming the landscape of the automotive industry.
France on Wednesday repeated calls to class hydrogen produced with atomic power as “green”, lining up a new clash with Germany over nuclear’s role in Europe’s energy plans.
Forvia, a global leader in automotive technology, has announced the opening of its first mass production plant for Type IV hydrogen tanks in Allenjoie, France. The plant is the first of its kind in Europe and North America, and is expected to produce 100,000 tanks annually.
McPhy Energy has inaugurated what is hailed as France’s ‘first’ large-capacity, low-carbon hydrogen refueling station.
The French energy ministry has allocated €700 million ($737 million) for a support mechanism for hydrogen production in 2024. The funding allocation is part of a €10 billion package for ecological planning announced late Sept. 27, including €1.5 billion for nuclear in 2024.
France is taking a bold step forward in the world of hydrogen with a groundbreaking plan to invest €4 billion (approximately $4.2 billion) in the development of 1 gigawatt (GW) of electrolysis capacity over the next three years. This significant move aims to bolster the country’s position in the global hydrogen market and drive the adoption of green hydrogen produced through zero-carbon electricity sources.
Siemens Energy is set to supply 12 cutting-edge electrolyzers with a combined capacity of 200 MW to the Normand’Hy project in France, spearheaded by Air Liquide. This ambitious project aims to produce 28,000 tons of renewable hydrogen annually, starting in 2026, contributing to both industry and the mobility sector.
France and Brazil announce ambitious plans to bolster the production of low-carbon hydrogen. These two nations, with their distinctive approaches, are positioning themselves as global leaders in the race to harness the power of green hydrogen.
