A look back at the hydrogen projects selected as PCIs by Europe
A look back at the hydrogen projects selected as PCI in Europe In addition to the H2MED project, a number of projects located in France or its neighbours have been…
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The H2MED project has been selected as PCI by Europe
The H2MED project, destined to transport hydrogen between Portugal, Spain and France has been added to the list of Projects of Common Interest (PCI). This step formalises the strategic role…
The Sealhyfe platform heads back to the French shore
Lhyfe has announced that its pilot offshore hydrogen production platform, Sealhyfe, will return to the harbour of Saint-Nazaire (western France) between this evening and tomorrow morning. Inaugurated in September 2022,…
France will have to wait a couple more months for the review of its hydrogen strategy
France will have to wait a couple more months for the review of its hydrogen strategy In a video message broadcast at the European Hydrogen Week conferences in Brussels, French…
French SMEs want to be included in the national hydrogen strategy
French SMEs want to be included in the national hydrogen strategy While the French hydrogen sector is still waiting for the national hydrogen strategy to be updated, a collective opinion…
Siemens and Air Liquide launch their gigawatt electrolyser factory
Siemens and Air Liquide launch their gigawatt electrolyser factory As we mentioned earlier, the new gigawatt electrolyser factory of Siemens Energy and Air Liquide was officially inaugurated today, November 8,…
Gas analysis 2024 will be held in conjonction with Hyvolution in Paris
The 12th edition of the world symposium for gas analysis will be held in conjunction with Hyvolution. The event will also be taking place from January 30 to February 1,…
Universal Hydrogen showcased its hydrogen capsules in Blagnac
This week, Universal Hydrogen gave an operational demonstration of the loading and unloading of its modular hydrogen capsules on board an ATR 72. At the same time, it also unveiled…
France eases regulations on retrofit of internal combustion engines
As part of the Retrofit National Action Plan, French ministers Agnès Pannier Runacher (Minister for Energy Transition), Roland Lescure (Minister Delegate for Industry) and Clément Beaune (Minister Delegate for Transport)…
H2MED project: a new partner jumps on board
On October 19, decision-makers from France, Spain and Portugal gathered at the Spanish Embassy in Berlin. Representatives of the five transmission system operators (TSO)* involved in the H2MED project signed…
Belfort goes zero-emission with its hydrogen-powered buses
When we arrived in Belfort for the Hydrogen Business For Climate forum, we took a ride in one of the city's hydrogen-powered buses. The adoption of this type of vehicle…
What future for hydrogen trains in Europe?
The anti-hydrogen campaigners were so very happy last summer when the Lower Saxony transport authority (LNVG) announced that it will use battery-powered trains instead of hydrogen-powered ones (read our article).…
Hy24: major investment in InterContinental Energy
Hy24, the French manager of the world's largest investment fund dedicated entirely to low-carbon hydrogen, continues to make its mark on the green hydrogen sector with a new strategic investment.…
RHYn project: Franco-German consultation on hydrogen transport
RHYn project: Franco-German consultation on hydrogen transport Three gas operators are launching a consultation to assess the needs of French and German manufacturers for a hydrogen transport infrastructure. More than…
EHM unveiled its hydrogen engine as part of the BrittanHy Day
As part of the BrittanHy Day, held on 22 September, the French start-up EHM unveiled their famous 5-stroke hydrogen engine. The 265 kW (360 hp) unit is designed for coaches…
Toyota and VDL have revealed their hydrogen fuel cell demo truck
Toyota Motor Europe and VDL Groep have unveiled their inaugural hydrogen fuel cell demo truck, marking a significant leap forward in their mission to reshape sustainable logistics in Europe. Following…
France: €4 billion for the production of low-carbon hydrogen
In Le Figaro, a French daily newspaper, the French Minister for Energy Transition, Agnès Pannier-Runacher, has announced the signing of a decree launching a support mechanism for the production of…
Beyond trains, Alstom is also working on the fuel cell
Through its subsidiary Helion Hydrogen Power, Alstom is targeting heavy mobility with a high-power fuel cell. As you can see, the French company is not limiting itself to hydrogen trains.…
France has an ambitious roadmap for low-carbon aviation
Since the Paris Air Show is in full swing, now is a good time to talk about the roadmap for low-carbon aviation. The sector, which accounts for 2.5% of CO2…
Paris Air Show: Air France goes beyond regulations on SAF
As the Paris Air Show opens today, Air France is speaking out on SAF (sustainable aviation fuels). Air France makes an announcement on SAF at the Paris Air Show Air…
HySiLabs becomes HSL Technologies
On the occasion of the VivaTech trade show, HySiLabs, a company based in Aix-en-Provence, is changing its name and becomes HSL Technologies. A progress reflecting the maturity of the technology…
France Hydrogène contributes to the National Hydrogen Strategy
Just a few days before the review of the National Hydrogen Strategy, France Hydrogène has published a small booklet. On May 31, France Hydrogène had already published a manifesto calling…
Opening of the Hydrogen Days in Pau
The 10th edition of the "Hydrogen Days in the Territories" event opened its doors in Pau (France) yesterday, June 13. The event will last until June 15. It is being…
An XXL Hydrogen village at the heart of 24H Le Mans
The Hydrogen Village occupies a much larger area within the overall village, at the heart of the 24H Le Mans circuit. This is a sign of the importance of hydrogen…
Hydrogénies 2023: hydrogen trophies to be handed over in 3 weeks
Hydrogénies 2023: hydrogen trophies will be handed over in 3 weeks The President of the French region Nouvelle Aquitaine, Alain Rousset, was keen to personally give their prizes to the…
Comeback on the French hydrogen refuse collection vehicle
Comeback on the French hydrogen refuse collection vehicle When presenting France Hydrogène's guide, the Touraine Vallée de l'Indre (TVI) local authority mentioned the Hector project. The latter has enabled the…
Inovyn will supply hydrogen trucks in Eastern France
Inovyn will supply hydrogen trucks in Eastern France Inovyn, the London-based subsidiary of the Ineos group, is going to invest in its Tavaux site (Jura, France) to produce hydrogen and…
Punch displayed its dual fuel pick-up in France
During the special day organised by the SIA* (Société des Ingénieurs de l'Automobile), in Orleans, Punch Hydrocells exhibited a pick-up capable of running on both diesel and hydrogen. It is…
Meet4hydrogen: to be followed in Canada (and in France)
Two editions in 2024 around the ports, an extension towards aeronautics... The platform continues to put in relation the actors of hydrogen around federative topics. While the 2023 edition continues…
Exclusive : Namx will be at Global Industrie in Lyon
The French start-up founded by Faouzi Annajah will be present next week in Lyon (South-eastern France), as part of a trade show that will focus on hydrogen this year. An…
A call for project to produce ‘clean’ vehicles in France
As part of France 2030, the French government is launching the call for projects (AAP) "Support for investment projects to produce in France the road vehicles of tomorrow and their…
Europe : hydrogen from nuclear has been recognised as renewable
On Friday, the European Commission published a Delegated Act that authorises, under certain conditions, the use of low-carbon electricity to produce hydrogen labelled as "renewable." This is a victory for…
A new fundraising for Hysilabs
HySiLabs has successfully closed a €13 million financing (about $14 million). Through this funding, the company will be able to further develop its unique process of enclosing hydrogen molecules in…
Hyvolution: hydrogen’s key figures in France
At the opening of the show, France Hydrogen took stoke of the main figures about hydrogen in France. They are progressing. "The place to be", "the largest exhibition in Europe":…
Inovyn is to acquire a hydrogen truck in France
Inovyn, the subsidiary of the Ineos group, involved in hydrogen, is going to become a consumer by using a hydrogen fuel cell truck for its operations in the Bourgogne Franche…
Discover France Hydrogene’s program for Hyvolution
France Hydrogene's program is very dense with several speeches planned during Hyvolution next week. On the first day, February 1st, France Hydrogene will primarily present on its stand the first…
Hydrogen is at the heart of the Franco-German friendship
At the Franco-German Council of Ministers on Sunday, Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz discussed their common vision on hydrogen. In a joint declaration, which you can read on the French…
A fire broke out at the UTBM when testing an hydrogen prototype
Engineers from UTBM were testing a prototype of a small hydrogen vehicle, developed with an industrial partner, when a valve yielded. A fire then broke out, causing only minor burns.…
Extra 10 millions for the ZEV project in France
As one of the pioneers in France, this hydrogen mobility deployment project has just received additional money from ADEME. The ZEV (Zero Emission Valley) project was launched in 2019 by…
The Chemours Company invests $200 million to develop PEM in France
The Chemours Company wants to increase its production capacity of materials for PEM. A boon for the Villers-Saint-Paul site located in the Oise region. If you have never heard about…
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Hype taxis in the French city of Lyon?
Hype, the company founded by Mathieu Gardies, wants to extend its fleet of hydrogen taxis to around 15 cities in France and Europe by the end of 2024. Lyon could…
The founding stone has been laid for Sunrhyse in the Var department
The foundation stone for a green hydrogen production plant has been laid in the French city of Signes by the Hy2Gen group. The latter is already present in Germany, Norway…
2.5 billions for the pipeline between Barcelona and Marseille
Today, France, Spain and Portugal have unveiled their plans for a pipeline to transport green hydrogen from the Iberian Peninsula to France and the rest of Europe. The pipeline, called…
Limoges to switch to H2 buses in 2025
The urban community of Limoges has decided to put 13 hydrogen-powered buses to use between 2025 and 2028. They will be powered by green hydrogen, produced by electrolysis. Limoges Métropole…
225 refuelling stations in France in 2025?
This is the calculation made by France Hydrogène following an enquiry, as revealed by the Journal du Dimanche. While by the end of the year, France should have 58 stations…
Stellantis’ H2 vans will be produced in France
The transition to series production is already under its way. Managing Director Carlos Tavares has announced that a hydrogen version of the Peugeot, Citroën and Opel vans will be produced…
The France-Belgium hydrogen network takes shape
GRTgaz and Fluxys Belgium are pleased with the success of their call for tenders. No less than 17 companies have expressed their interest in connecting their production or consumption site to the…
A hydrogen pipeline for Lyon in 2025
The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes French region and the Compagnie Nationale du Rhône (CNR) have announced the construction of a one-kilometer hydrogen pipeline between the Pierre-Bénite dam and the Saint-Fons chemical valley by…
France, Portugal and Spain start the European backbone
In a press release, the government announced that President Macron, his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez and Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa met in Brussels last Thursday and decided to interlink…
Borne: France means to be a hydrogen leader
While paying a visit to Plastic Omnium in Oise, the Prime Minister spoke about the H2 plan. Elisabeth Borne visited Plastic Omnium's Alphatech site in Compiègne (Oise) on Wednesday 28th September. Ministers Bruno…
Symbio will invest €1 billion in France
The joint venture between Faurecia and Michelin will invest a total of €1 billion in France over 7 years as part of its HyMotive project, which is supported by France…
McPhy to launch its gigafactory in Belfort
McPhy to launch its gigafactory in Belfort The long-awaited electrolysers plant has finally been approved by Europe under the framework of the IPCEI Hy2Tech and is to be installed in…
Seabubbles in hydrogen mode at Cannes 
During the Cannes Yachting Festival, Seabubbles introduced its electro-hydrogen powered flying boat, a world premiere. This unusual actor revealed its new model at a dedicated exhibition held from September 6…
Greengt H2 truck shows off at the 24h of Le Mans
The Cathyope truck was exhibited and even took a lap around the track during the 24 h of Le Mans Trucks. This 44-tonne hydrogen-powered truck (26-tonne carrier + 18-tonne trailer),…
New IPCEI on hydrogen
As a clear sign of its interest in hydrogen, the Brussels Commission has announced a new IPCEI worth more than €5 billion (about $5 billion). This new project is called…
Touring the Savoy on a hydrogen bike
After a record-breaking driving a hydrogen-powered car, the director of the Val Thorens circuit (Savoy*) travelled across the region on a bicycle to promote this low-carbon mode of transport. In…
France urges Brussels to label nuclear-produced hydrogen ‘green’
According to the Euractiv* website, the French Minister for Energy, Agnès Pannier-Runacher, wrote to the European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, asking her to include nuclear power in the energy…
Low-carbon hydrogen: an opportunity for France?
As part of the think tank La Fabrique Ecologique* held on September 13th, a lecture was delivered regarding low-carbon hydrogen. This energy source is purported as "an opportunity for France…
ADEME is to launch a new call for projects in autumn
The French ecological transition agency (ADEME) is preparing a new round of calls for projects, one of the essential criteria being the price. In an article published by the ‘Gazette…
EODev partner of SailGP in France
The subsidiary of Energy Observer had deployed two hydrogen generators in Saint Tropez to supply energy to part of the reception areas until September 11. Energy Observer Developments (EODev), which…
French government orders the first hydrogen buoy tender vessel
Buoy tender vessel docked at the port As part of the recovery strategy, the general directorate of the French Maritime Affairs, Fisheries, and Aquaculture (DGAMPA) placed an order for a new…
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Birth of the greater hydrogen region
French, German and Luxembourg industrialists have decided to form a European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG) to create the "Greater Hydrogen Region". The signatories are Creos Deutschland, Encevo, GazelEnergie, GRTgaz, H2V,…
France 2030 Plan : Key figures
The France 2030 Plan, recently unveiled by the Head of State, presents a comprehensive and forward-thinking strategy aimed at shaping the nation's future. With a substantial allocation of €30 billion…
France wants to be the leader in green hydrogen by 2030
Emmanuel Macron took the floor this morning to present France 2030: an investment plan that amounts to 30 billion euros over 5 years. It aims to develop industrial competitiveness and…
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Lyon Saint-Ex airport gets ready for hydrogen
Following a similar agreement with the group ADP (Paris Airports), Airbus and Air Liquide have announced a partnership with VINCI Airports. These three major players are going to work together…
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Hyundai on tour in the French AURA region
The Korean manufacturer took the floor last week -at a press conference hosted by Hydrogen Today- to share its ambition to widen access to hydrogen mobility. It has planned a…
Alstom’s German hydrogen train to come to France
The hydrogen-powered train Coradia iLint will be visible in France as of September. Alstom has just sent out invitations so as to make it known to the railway world in…
Lhyfe has started producing green hydrogen in the Vendée
According to Ouest France the French start-up based in Nantes has started producing green hydrogen from electricity "generated by windmills on the seashore at the Bouin site in the Vendée.…
Launching of a H2 cluster in the Côtes d’Armor
On 31 August, 270 decision-makers from the French department attended the birth of the Côtes d'Armor H2 cluster, supported by the CCI, the SDE22, the St Brieuc Agglomeration, the Brittany…
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Floating wind and green hydrogen fostering future Scottish-French collaboration
Following a study, undertaken for the Scottish Government, a report concludes to opportunities for Scottish and French organisations to work together to deliver collaborative innovation in floating wind and hydrogen.…
France: More than 150 Parliamentarians are Calling for “a Massive Hydrogen Plan”
Dear Hydrogen Today readers, As you are all aware of, H2 is really becoming now a strategic part of the energy transition in the world, and notably in Europe since…
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Occitanie Region, France, makes the hydrogen case with a 150 million euros plan
It’s been a long way until now to make the case for hydrogen, and still, a long way to go remains. But hydrogen energy cannot be hidden under the carpet…
The French Occitania Region joins the worldwide hydrogen concert
Since yesterday, Occitania, the new French region which merges the former Midi-Pyrénées and Languedoc Roussillon regions, has officially and publicly become a “Hydrogen Territory”. At the Hotel de Region in…
HyVolution 2016, the Hydrogen Summit in Paris
After a first successful edition in 2013 in Albi, France, HyVolution will take place in Paris this time, early next year, on February 4 & 5 2016. The venue (Parc…
Smart H2 demo with hydrogen bikes at ITS World Congress in Bordeaux
In october, Bordeaux will welcome the 22nd ITS World Congress. It's a huge event, dedicated to the future of mobility. Main topics will cover autonomous driving, the connected car and…
French bill on energy transition opens the road to hydrogen
Driven by Ségolène Royal, the french minister of Environment and sustainable development, a new bill on energy transition has been adopted at the Parliament. It's mainly about air quality, low carbone zones,…
Normandy welcomes a network of hydrogen stations
Considered as a pioneer in the field of hydrogen in France, lower Normandy has received a 4M€ funding from Europe for the EAsHyMob project, led by SymbioFCell and backed by EHD2020 association.…
Toyota Mirai shown in Paris this summer
Although the car won't be sold in France in the first wave of deployment in Europe, because of the lack on a refuelling infrastructure, Toyota has decided to display…
80 DR : Zero emissions vehicles to race around the world in 2017
Inspired by Jules Verne’s famous book (Around the world in 80 days), the 80 Day Race will be the first of its kind to ban fossil fuels. The vehicles will…
Hydrogen energy for backpackers on top of a french mountain
Hydrogen energy for backpackers on top of a french mountain In next June, the shelter of the Col du Palet (2600 m above sea level) will experience a revolution in…
Forklifts turn to hydrogen in France, thanks to Air Liquide
Forklifts turn to hydrogen in France, thanks to Air Liquide Air Liquide has been chosen by FM Logistic, an international group whose expertise lies in logistics and supply chains, to…
France is reconsidering hydrogen for the future
France is reconsidering hydrogen for the future You may have heard about the new industrial plan for France, pushed by former economy minister Arnaud Montebourg. 34 plans had been announced,…
Lyon is rolling for hydrogen with HyWay project
In early march, Lyon welcomed a fair dedicated to renewable energies (salon EnR). It was the opportunity to showcase the HyWay project, which aims to put on the road a…
Hyundai fuel cell car now on sale in France
Hyundai fuel cell car now on sale in France What a nice Surprise! Hyundai has announced the public pricing of its fuel cell car: the ix35 FC for France. The…
