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France unveils 55 ‘turnkey’ sites for clean industry

On Tuesday 16 April, the French government unveiled the list of the first 55 new sites it is making to host green industries.

read more... 19/04/2024

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EC clears EUR-2.9bn French tax credit scheme for green industries

The European Commission (EC) on Monday approved, under state aid rules, a EUR-2.9-billion (USD 3.17bn) French tax credit scheme to support the production of solar panels, batteries, wind turbines and heat pumps, as well as associated key components and critical raw materials.

read more... 10/01/2024

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France Uncovers Massive White Hydrogen Deposit

The green hydrogen revolution has an energy problem. For years, green hydrogen – the industry term for hydrogen produced from renewable and clean energies – has been touted as a silver-bullet solution for hard-to-decarbonize industries. But producing green hydrogen is energy-intensive, making it a pricey endeavor that is often suboptimal in terms of efficient resource use. But yet another kind of hydrogen, white hydrogen, could finally provide the kind of climate panacea that green hydrogen has long promised – and failed – to deliver.

read more... 03/11/2023

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EU tries to unblock France, Germany spat over industrial competition

A stand-off between France and Germany over the future competitiveness of their industries will be the central point of discussion when EU energy ministers meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday, EU diplomats said.

read more... 17/10/2023

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Eni, Snam set ambitions for Italy's first carbon storage hub

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology is key to ensuring the survival and the competitiveness in Italy of industries including steel, cement and chemicals, energy group Eni and gas grid operator Snam  said on Friday.

read more... 04/09/2023

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