France Introduces IRICC for Hydrogen in Transport Fuels: Boosting Market Competitiveness
Key Ideas
- France is replacing TIRUERT with IRICC to set national targets for renewable and low-carbon hydrogen in transport fuels.
- The IRICC mechanism aims to align with RED III and enhance hydrogen's market competitiveness through carbon intensity reduction incentives.
- A public consultation on IRICC will run until June 10, 2025, with a webinar planned for May 20 to discuss the draft plan.
France has initiated the replacement of the existing TIRUERT system with the new IRICC (Incentive for the Reduction of Carbon Intensity of Fuels). The IRICC mechanism introduces the first-ever national targets for renewable and low-carbon hydrogen in transport fuels. This move is part of the country's efforts to align with the European RED III directive by emphasizing hydrogen and other renewable fuels in transport decarbonisation. The public consultation for IRICC will continue until June 10, 2025, allowing stakeholders to provide feedback and suggestions. A detailed presentation of the draft plan is scheduled for May 20 through a webinar, where key aspects of the IRICC mechanism will be discussed. The shift to IRICC is seen as a positive step towards boosting the market competitiveness of hydrogen and promoting the reduction of carbon intensity in transport fuels in France.