France Hydrogène Clashes with Cour des Comptes Over National Hydrogen Strategy
Key Ideas
- France Hydrogène criticizes Cour des Comptes for incomplete analysis of hydrogen sector, citing omission of updated National Hydrogen Strategy targeting 4.5 GW by 2030 and 8 GW by 2035.
- Disagreement over cost control strategies as Cour des Comptes emphasizes tight public investment control, while France Hydrogène argues for private sector involvement to offset cost gaps.
- France Hydrogène highlights economic benefits of decarbonised hydrogen, projecting creation of 66,000 jobs by 2035 and almost EUR6bn savings on France's energy bill.
- Urgent call for accelerated infrastructure development by France Hydrogène to support industrial and heavy transport uses in hydrogen sector for economic balance and growth.
The recent report by the Cour des Comptes in France on the decarbonised hydrogen sector sparked a response from France Hydrogène, criticizing the incomplete analysis presented. The revised National Hydrogen Strategy aiming for 4.5 GW by 2030 and 8 GW by 2035 was omitted in the report, leading to disagreements on cost control and investment strategies. France Hydrogène advocates for private sector involvement to bridge cost gaps without heavy subsidies, pushing for tailored obligations to manage additional costs effectively. Moreover, the organization underscores the economic advantages of hydrogen development, forecasting substantial job creation and energy bill savings. Highlighting the potential of decarbonised hydrogen to create jobs and boost economic growth, France Hydrogène calls for swift infrastructure development and activation of essential tools like the Carbon Intensity Reduction Instrument for Consumption. The urgency of action is emphasized by Philippe Boucly, President of France Hydrogène, who stresses the importance of supporting industrial and heavy transport applications in the hydrogen sector for sustained economic equilibrium.
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