Regulatory News:
Air Liquide (Paris:AI), Airbus and Groupe ADP have signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to prepare for the arrival of
hydrogen in airports by 2035 as part of the development of
hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft. The partners will leverage
their respective expertise to support the decarbonization of the
aviation industry and to define the concrete needs and
opportunities that hydrogen can bring to the aeronautics sector.
This partnership reflects the three partners’ shared ambition to
contribute to the emergence of an innovative and strategic French
sector dedicated to achieving climate-neutral aviation
worldwide.
To prepare for the arrival of the first hydrogen-powered
commercial aircraft by 2035, airports will need to be adapted,
in particular to include the specificity of liquid hydrogen
supply. The partnership announced today focuses on carrying out
feasibility studies aimed at developing this
infrastructure.
As a first step, a study involving a representative panel of
around 30 airports worldwide will be launched to assess
potential configurations for liquid hydrogen production, supply and
distribution. Detailed scenarios and plans will then be drawn up
for the two main Paris airports: Paris-Charles de Gaulle and
Paris-Orly. These scenarios will be essential in defining the
required infrastructure, including scope and location, and in
identifying and integrating the constraints relative to both
industrial and aviation safety standards.
This partnership brings together complementary expertise
with the ambition to support – starting today – the transformation
of airports and to pave the way for a new era of sustainable air
travel.
Matthieu Giard, Vice President, member of the Executive
Committee, supervising Hydrogen activities, said: “Air Liquide
recently announced ambitious commitments to achieve carbon
neutrality by 2050. We must act now, notably by accelerating the
development of the hydrogen sector and preparing the future. To the
aviation industry, Air Liquide brings its unique expertise in the
hydrogen supply chain, in particular with regards to liquid
hydrogen, which requires advanced mastery of extreme cryogenics.
This partnership, led by three major players, reflects a shared
desire to accelerate the energy transition and to build the future
for a more sustainable aviation.”
Antoine Bouvier, Airbus Head of Strategy, Mergers &
Acquisitions and Public Affairs, added: “This partnership
between an aircraft manufacturer, an airport authority and a
hydrogen expert is an important and necessary step to prepare for
the entry-into-service of a zero-emission aircraft by 2035. By
starting to introduce hydrogen at Paris airports now, we underscore
the shared ambition of an entire ecosystem to make the
decarbonization of the aviation sector possible and to achieve our
emissions-reduction targets.”
And Edward Arkwright, Groupe ADP Deputy CEO, concluded:
“With our partners, we are ready to launch feasibility studies
to enable the gradual introduction of hydrogen at Paris airports.
We must prepare – starting today – to welcome hydrogen aircraft by
2035 by transforming our airports into hydrogen hubs, which, along
with other solutions, such as sustainable aviation fuel, will
enable the decarbonization of air travel. "
The partners’
commitment to hydrogen
For Air
Liquide
In full support of the 2015 Paris
agreement, the Air Liquide commitments address the urgency of
climate change and energy transition, targeting carbon neutrality
by 2050. As a pioneer in hydrogen, the Group is convinced that
hydrogen is a cornerstone of the energy transition. In the past 50
years, the Group has developed unique expertise enabling it to
master the entire supply chain, from production and storage to
distribution, contributing to the widespread use of hydrogen as a
clean energy carrier for a wide range of applications such as
industrial usages and clean mobility.
Air Liquide is committed to reaching
several goals, investing approximately 8 billion Euro in the
low-carbon hydrogen full value chain by 2035, and a total of 3-GW
electrolysis capacity by 2030.
For
Airbus
At Airbus, we are committed to leading the
decarbonization of the aerospace sector. This includes reducing the
CO2 emissions of our aircraft, satellites and launch vehicles, as
well as our industrial environmental footprint at sites worldwide
and throughout our supply chain. To this end, we are contributing
to meet key industry-wide environmental performance targets. We are
also focused on delivering on our ambition to bring the world’s
first zero-emission commercial aircraft to market by 2035.
For Groupe
ADP
The Group brings together a unique
ecosystem to enable the gradual introduction of hydrogen at Paris
airports. We must prepare – starting today – to welcome hydrogen
aircraft by 2035 by transforming our airports into hydrogen hubs,
in which we can develop multiple uses, alongside our stakeholders,
around land mobility. The deployment of hydrogen, along with other
solutions, such as sustainable aviation fuel, aims to accelerate
the decarbonization of air travel.
About Air Liquide A world
leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health,
Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500
employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients.
Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for
life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific
territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities
since its creation in 1902. Air Liquide’s ambition is to be a
leader in its industry, deliver long-term performance and
contribute to sustainability - with a strong commitment to climate
change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy. The
company’s customer-centric transformation strategy aims at
profitable, regular and responsible growth over the long term. It
relies on operational excellence, selective investments, open
innovation and a network organization implemented by the Group
worldwide. Through the commitment and inventiveness of its people,
Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in
healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its
stakeholders. Air Liquide’s revenue amounted to more than 20
billion euros in 2020. Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris
stock exchange (compartment A) and belongs to the CAC 40, EURO
STOXX 50 and FTSE4Good indexes. More information on:
www.airliquide.com and on Twitter: @airliquidegroup
About Airbus Airbus pioneers
sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company
constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically
advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services.
In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient
airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader
in defence and security and one of the world's leading space
businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient
civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.
More information on: www.airbus.com and on Twitter: @Airbus &
@AirbusPress
About Groupe ADP Groupe ADP
develops and manages airports, including Paris-Charles de Gaulle,
Paris-Orly and Paris-Le Bourget. In 2020, the group handled through
its brand Paris Aéroport about 33.1 million passengers and 1.8
million metric tons of freight and mail at Paris-Charles de Gaulle
and Paris-Orly, and nearly 96.3 million passengers in airports
abroad. Boasting an exceptional geographic location and a major
catchment area, the Group is pursuing its strategy of adapting and
modernizing its terminal facilities and upgrading quality of
services. The group also intends to develop its retail and real
estate businesses. In 2020, group revenue stood at €2,137 million
and net income at €1,169 million. Registered office: 1 rue de
France - 93290 Tremblay en France, France. A public limited company
(Société Anonyme) with share capital of €296,881,806. Registered in
the Bobigny Trade and Company Register under no. 552 016 628. More
information on: www.groupeadp.fr and on Twitter: @GroupeADP
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