Deciphering the revised National Hydrogen Strategy
The first part is divided into three points. It presents, in general terms, the reaffirmed strengths of France and the sector, the clear and realistic course set by the text for the coming years with updated objectives, and the financial resources mobilized.
The second part focuses on French production of carbon-free hydrogen. It recalls the ambitions and commitments of SNH II, the various production methods such as electrolysis, carbon capture and storage, and natural hydrogen. France Hydrogène regrets that other production methods such as biomass thermolysis and methane plasmalysis
are not included in SNH2.
The third part concerns the uses of hydrogen in industry. It first reviews the ambitions of SNH II, demonstrates the role of carbon-free hydrogen for basic industries in France, and outlines the measures set out in the text to support the drive to maintain and relocate strategic industries.
The fourth part is devoted to e-fuels for aviation and maritime transport, which are a major challenge. It highlights the new and central recognition of e-fuels in the text, highlights the prospects for growth in demand for these fuels, provides an overview of projects currently underway in France, and explains the measures planned by SNH II on the one hand, and those supported by France Hydrogène on the other.
The fifth section addresses hydrogen-powered road transport. It highlights the need to accelerate its development through its many advantages and specific uses, demonstrates its prospects for growth, provides an overview of short-term projects for the deployment of heavy vehicles in France, and explains the SNH’s means of deploying this sector.
Finally, the sixth part addresses the imperative of structuring an export-oriented hydrogen sector. The ambitions of SNH II on this subject are reaffirmed, and the means are explained, emphasizing the need for both financial and diplomatic leverage.