Patrick Pouyanne

Energy

Energy

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The process used to produce green hydrogen by splitting water using electricity.

A synthetic ether compound produced near Lyon, France, blended with bioethanol to create the Excellium Racing 100 fuel.

ZeroAvia's zero-emission powertrains use hydrogen fuel cells that generate electricity through chemical reactions to power electric motors for aircraft propulsion.

France

Rhône-Alpes (Lyon area)

TotalEnergies' initiative to supply 100% renewable fuel for the FIA World Endurance Championship and Le Mans 24 Hours. The fuel is made from bioethanol derived from French winemaking residues and ETBE produced near Lyon.

An extensive hydrogen network spanning 9,700 km, integrating 60% of existing gas pipelines, to support the country's energy transition.

ACO's planned introduction of hydrogen-powered racing vehicles to the World Endurance Championship. Originally targeted for 2024 but delayed to 2025 due to pandemic-related setbacks in hydrogen technology development.

A 100% renewable racing fuel made from bioethanol derived from French winemaking residues and Ethyl Tertio Butyl Ether (ETBE). The fuel reduces CO2 emissions by 65% compared to conventional fuel and will be supplied to the FIA World Endurance Championship and Le Mans 24 Hours starting in 2022.