Review of the French hydrogen ecosystem in France | May 2026
Here are the key highlights for May 2026 :
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Gemesis secures nearly €1 million in funding to launch APERIO, an industrial neutron imaging platform for the non-destructive testing of hydrogen systems, fuel cells, electrolysers, and batteries.
Hauts-de-France
FertigHy is awarded the EU “Net Zero Strategic Project” label for its low-carbon fertiliser plant in Languevoisin-Quiquery.
Ile-de-France
Mesure Process successfully completes the first hydrogen trailer loading at the H2 Créteil site.
NamX is granted European Patent from the European Patent Office for its vehicle-dedicated hydrogen capsule technology.
Occitanie
Qair inaugurates its second renewable hydrogen station in Narbonne.
Beyond Aero announces that it has exceeded $2 billion (€1.71bn) in Letters of Intent across 192 aircraft and 40 customers.
NaTran, Teréga and Enagas launch in Gruissan the preliminary public consultation on the BarMar project.
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
GravitHy is awarded the EU “Net Zero Strategic Project” label for its low-carbon iron production plant in Fos-sur-Mer.
Unlocatable News
The BRGM (Bureau de recherches géologiques et minières) is collaborating with start-up VEMA Hydrogen under a CICo (Collaborative Research Tax Credit) R&D contract to model stimulated geological hydrogen production.