France is supporting the development of subsurface energy applications, including native hydrogen research, through its France 2030 plan and the PEPR programme, backing the collaboration between BRGM and VEMA Hydrogen.
The French government's territory hosts the Lorraine region where natural hydrogen deposits have been discovered. France is positioned as a leader in white hydrogen exploration.
The French government is implementing policy measures to boost geothermal energy and lithium projects while reviving copper mining to reduce dependency on electricity and fuel imports.
Original partner in the H2Med project; French President Emmanuel Macron co-signed the Franco-German declaration supporting hydrogen development and the expanded pipeline.
France has identified hydrogen mobility as a major element of its National Hydrogen Plan, with initiatives to build hydrogen stations and deploy hydrogen-powered vehicles.
The French government has launched an ambitious new hydrogen plan, committing significant funding to establish a decarbonized hydrogen sector and become a leading global supplier.
The French government is introducing an ambitious plan to embrace hydrogen energy across multiple sectors and establish France as a leader in fuel cell technology.
The French government passed legislation banning all exploration for and production of oil and natural gas by 2040 as part of its environmental and climate commitments.
The country has announced a ban on gas and diesel vehicles by 2040 as part of its plan to become carbon neutral by 2050 and is offering financial aid to support the purchase of clean vehicles.
