Swedish group H2 Green Steel will produce decarbonized steel from green hydrogen. The global steel industry generates between 7% and 9% of global CO emissions2according to the World Steel Association. Decarbonizing the sector is a major challenge in the fight against climate change. Swedish H2 Green Steel announced in early September that it had completed its financing to produce decarbonized steel. The group raised €1.5 billion in equity from a group of investors led by Alto, GIC, Hy24 and Just Climate. This round of funding will finance a green steelworks in Boden, Sweden. The steel produced by this new plant…
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Publication of a new study Trajectory for ua great hydrogen ambition for 2030 showed that the objectives of the hydrogen strategy were achievable, even surpassable. When the document was revised, with manufacturers and regions ready to make the ambitions a reality with more than 250 hydrogen projects identified, two objectives emerged: hydrogen must enable the deep decarbonization of sectors of the economy while reindustrializing the regions, two challenges that contribute to France’s energy and industrial sovereignty. And they are not incompatible, on the contrary. “If the massive decarbonization of large industrial sites that emit the most in France is necessary…
The key to deploying decarbonized hydrogen is to reduce costs, industrialize and mass-produce electrolyzers. What technologies should be used, and how can they be made economically acceptable? Some answers. La Fuel cell works on the reverse electrochemical principle of electrolysis which aims to produce electricity using hydrogen by releasing only heat and water. This technological building block is central to the adoption of hydrogen in mobility because it replaces the thermal engine. Three main PAC techniques exist, for different uses: – the PEM technique (Proton Exchange Membrane) – the alkaline technique (used rather stationary in the data centers) – reversible…
The revision of the National Hydrogen Strategy represents a fantastic opportunity for France to transform the test of the first solid milestones laid since the launch of this strategy in September 2020, and to make it the world leader in decarbonized hydrogen. AIn the first half of 2023, industry players and regional representatives, united within France Hydrogène, called on the government to design a revised strategy combining deep decarbonization and reindustrialization of the regions. For France Hydrogène, “France has the assets in hand: the gigafactories of key hydrogen equipment is being built; a network of SMEs and SMIs is rapidly…
In partnership with France Hydrogène, Ademe organized a webinar whose objective was to present the call for projects “Territorial hydrogen ecosystems – EcosysH2 » which has just been relaunched. LThe meeting highlighted the impact of the European framework in anticipation of a new regulation that imposes more competition. This EcosysH2 call for proposals is intended for all companies in the energy, industry, transport or construction sectors, communities or public actors in charge of operating transport networks and port areas. Territorial dynamics For this call, carried out within the framework of the France 2030 investment program and which should be renewed…
Teams from the company La Française de l’Énergie (FDE) have reportedly discovered colossal reserves of natural hydrogen in the Folschviller mining basin in Lorraine. A discovery that could support the energy transition in Europe. The FDE company has revealed the discovery of an exceptional deposit of white hydrogen in the subsoil of the Folschviller well site in Moselle. Estimated at 46 billion tonnes, these reserves were discovered in collaboration with researchers from the CNRS and the University of Lorraine, as part of the Regalor (Lorraine Gas Resources) research project. Initially, this carbon-negative energy producer was carrying out drilling work there…
The deployment of hydrogen fuel in France seems to be going through mobility for buses. In France, the points concerning agglomerations or “hydrogen bus” cities are multiplying slowly… but surely. EIn France, the local motorization, production and distribution of green hydrogen are still in their infancy. And the high cost of investing in a hydrogen bus solution requires strong motivation from local authorities. Deployment is done more from stations and “local” fleets captive by local authorities accompanied by developers, to ensure a territorial ecosystem of production and use. The idea of a national network of stations, which would involve much…
Several new products were presented at Busworld, the 2023 edition of which was held in Brussels from 7 to 12 October 2023. With the European desire to favour zero exhaust emissions rather than an LCA approach, hydrogen is establishing itself alongside electricity as one of the major trends at Busworld. Here are some new products. DThe latest generation of hydrogen buses from the manufacturer Safra, the Safra HyCity, successor to the Businova H2, will be on the roads from 2024 with a range of more than 350 km and a more modern design. Equipped with two electric motors each developing…
What are the needs and prospects in France for the transition of coaches to zero-emission technologies? France Hydrogène and Avere-France have published a study that presents the coach market, the supply of zero-emission vehicles, the solutions envisaged by the different Regions, the obstacles encountered but also the levers to be activated so that battery-electric and hydrogen solutions penetrate the passenger transport market in France more quickly (1). Sur a fleet of 66,000 coaches in operation in France, 90% are divided between school transport and regular lines. The remaining 10% provide tourist transport or freely organized service. A non-decarbonized park Nearly…
The European Council has just adopted a new regulation on the “ReFuelEU Aviation” initiative. By using more renewable and low-carbon fuels, the aviation sector will reduce its carbon footprint and create a level playing field for sustainable air transport in the EU. C”The new provisions will provide aircraft operators and aviation fuel suppliers in Europe with legal certainty,” the EU Council said in a statement. With this kick-start to the large-scale production of sustainable aviation fuels, the EU aviation sector will soon become much greener. Objectives of the new legislation The main objective of the ReFuelEU Aviation initiative, which is…