Paris, March 28, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory news:
Showcase of Air Liquide's network of stations in Ile-de-France (Paris metropolitan area) (Paris:AI) The hydrogen station, located in the heart of the capital, is an integral part of the aim to host a more sustainable Games. With just over 100 days until the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this network of stations will enable him to refill his 500 hydrogen cars, helping to accelerate the use of hydrogen in mobility.
Air Liquide, the official hydrogen supporter of Paris 2024, designed this station and installed it in Place d'Alma (Paris). The group will supply renewable energy-derived hydrogen to the official Paris 2024 fleet, including, inter alia, 500 hydrogen Toyota Mirai cars.
For vehicles in frequent use, hydrogen offers significant advantages, allowing quick filling times and long autonomous operation. It takes about 5 minutes to fill up with hydrogen and has a cruising range of up to 650 kilometers.
armel levieuxA member of Air Liquide's Executive Board, which oversees hydrogen activities, emphasizes:Paris 2024 is an exciting opportunity to accelerate the development and deployment of hydrogen, a key solution for CO reduction.2 Emissions, especially in the case of intensive transport. Located in the heart of the French capital, the Plaza de l'Alma station embodies a showcase of an outstanding network that leaves its mark as a lasting legacy. Air Liquide is present throughout the hydrogen value chain, contributing to the development of hydrogen, an essential molecule for the energy transition. ”
Hydrogen is an important solution for decarbonizing various sectors such as industry and mobility. The transportation sector accounts for one-fourth of the total1 C.O.2 In two years, Air Liquide has increased the amount of hydrogen supplied to mobility around the world tenfold. Our group supplies hydrogen to approximately 15,000 passenger cars, 500 buses, and 1,000 trucks around the world.
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The Alma Square Hydrogen Station was funded by the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Venture (now the Clean Hydrogen Partnership) under Grant Agreement No. 700350 as part of the H2ME2 program. This public-private partnership is supported by the EU's Horizon 2020. Research and Innovation Program, Hydrogen Europe and Hydrogen Europe Research. |
Air Liquide is a global leader in industrial and medical gases, technology and services. The Group has 67,800 employees in 72 countries and serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen are small molecules essential for life, matter, and energy. They embody Air Liquide's scientific discipline and have been at the heart of the Group's activities since its creation in 1902.
Taking action today while preparing for the future is at the heart of Air Liquide's strategy. With its strategic plan “ADVANCE” for 2025, Air Liquide aims for a global performance that combines financial and external finance. Located in new markets, the Group benefits from key assets such as a business model that combines resilience and strength, innovation capabilities and technological expertise. The Group develops solutions that contribute to climate change and the energy transition, especially with hydrogen, and takes action to advance progress in the fields of healthcare, digital and high technology.
Air Liquide's revenue reached more than 27.5 billion euros in 2023. Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (compartment A) and belongs to the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, EURO STOXX 50, FTSE4Good and DJSI Europe indices.
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1SoUrs: www.statistiques.development-durable.gouv.fr/edition-numerique/chiffres-cles-du-climat
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