French Ministry of Energy Transition allows exploration of natural hydrogen deposits for the first time TASSWith reference to the relevant order in the official government newspaper, the Journal Officiel.
“By the decision of the Minister of Energy Transition <…> The order states that TBH2 Aquitaine has been granted an exclusive license to explore for natural deposits of hydrogen, helium and related substances in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques region.
Approximately 225 square meters of area was reserved for exploration. km.
Natural or white hydrogen is found in the earth’s crust. The emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere during its production is significantly lower than during the production of gray hydrogen.
Alexander Amiragyan, formerly head of the “Economics of Fuel and Energy Sectors” department of the Center for Strategic Studies Foundation saidIt was stated that Europe’s main emphasis is on the development of solar energy, the expansion of the use of biomethane and the production and consumption of “green” hydrogen. According to him, renewable energy sources will reduce the EU’s dependence on Russian gas.
Formerly Russian Ambassador to Oslo Teimuraz Ramishvili stated About the indispensability of Russia in the European gas market.