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Country / jurisdiction: France · Year: 2021 · Status: In force · Level: National · Type: Voluntary
The French Energy Code defines hydrogen as a gas composed of dihydrogen molecules produced industrially. It distinguishes between renewable hydrogen, produced via electrolysis using renewable energy, and low-carbon hydrogen, which meets specific emission thresholds but doesn’t fully qualify as renewable. Carbon-based hydrogen, not meeting these criteria, is excluded from decarbonization goals. The code aims to promote hydrogen production with minimal carbon emissions supporting France's broader environmental objectives.
Official source: https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/section_lc/LEGITEXT000023983208/LEGISCTA000043154067/
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