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French Green Hydrogen Production Project

Government-funded green hydrogen production project in France receiving €149 million grant. Site location not yet disclosed.

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Electrolytic Hydrogen Production

A method of producing hydrogen by using electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.

Hydrogen Liquefaction

The process of cooling hydrogen to a very low temperature to turn it into a liquid, facilitating its storage and transport for mobility and industrial applications.

Hydrogen produced from renewable electricity sources, considered a critical component for hydrogen's long-term credibility as a clean fuel.

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Southwest France

Southwest France

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Storegga Kintore Hydrogen Facility

Proposed hydrogen production facility near Kintore in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 15 miles northwest of Aberdeen. Designed to produce green hydrogen using renewable power.

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Paris Zero-Emission Vehicle Transition (2030 target)

A long-term policy initiative to transition Paris to exclusively electric or hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2030, phasing out all gas and diesel-powered cars.

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Hanwha Ammonia Cracking Project

Ammonia cracking project in South Korea using KBR's technology. Project details and specific location not yet disclosed.

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Storegga Kintore Hydrogen Facility

Hidrogenii 15 TPD Liquefaction Plant

HDF Energy Fuel Cell Manufacturing Facility

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Fuel Cell Vehicles

Vehicles powered by fuel cell systems that consume hydrogen to produce electricity. These vehicles operate using electricity generated by the fuel cell system and produce only water vapor and oxygen as byproducts, making them environmentally friendly.

Fuel cell range extender

A fuel cell system used to extend the range of electric vehicles, specifically mentioned for the Renault Kangoo ZE commercial utility vehicle.

Ammonia cracking technology

Proprietary technology that converts imported ammonia into clean hydrogen fuel by decomposing ammonia at high temperatures (700–900°C) and purifying the resulting hydrogen to levels exceeding 99.97% purity suitable for fuel cells and industrial applications.

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Soil Gas Survey Technology for Subsurface Hydrogen Detection

Alkaline water electrolysis and next-gen hydrogen production technologies

Co-development of new electrolyzer technology

In the news (9)

Hydrogen Infrastructure Takes a Leap with H2med’s Flagship BarMar Pipeline

9 months 27 days ago

The French government has promoted H2med as a flagship green hydrogen project and is a co-sponsor of the broader Southwestern Hydrogen Corridor initiative in coordination with Germany, Spain, and Portugal.[3]

Green Hydrogen Projects Gain Momentum Across Europe, USA, and India

1 year 2 months ago

The French government committed €149 million to support the creation of a new green hydrogen production facility in Forbach, aligning with France's national net-zero strategy.

Hydrogen Infrastructure Expands Across Europe, Korea, and the U.S. with New Liquefaction, Electrolysis, and Ammonia Cracking Projects

1 year 2 months ago

Announced €149 million grant for domestic green hydrogen production project as part of net-zero roadmap.

France opens massive HDF Energy 1GW green hydrogen facility

2 years ago

The French government will provide financing for the green hydrogen fuel cell facility following approval of EU state-aid.

Large scale electrolyzer for sustainable hydrogen headed to Normandy

5 years 4 months ago

Provides funding support for the Air Liquide and Siemens Energy electrolyzer project under the IPCEI hydrogen initiative.

A Paris car ban has gone into effect as pollution worsens in the city

7 years ago

National government that established the Crit'Air emissions standard across major French cities starting in 2017.

Air Liquide installs to hydrogen fuel station in France

11 years ago

The French government, through numerous agencies, supports the HyWay project, which aims to launch fuel cell vehicles.

French public shows support for renewable energy

13 years ago

Government officials have expressed wariness about a major transition to renewable energy due to potential economic impacts, despite public enthusiasm.

Hydrogen vehicles tested in France surpass expectations of government officials

14 years 7 months ago

Government officials attended an event testing hydrogen-powered cars and were surprised by the performance of the vehicles.

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