That’s according to Antoine Huard, CEO of French e-fuel producer Verso Energy, who told H2 View that while policymakers generally support domestic e-SAF production, some are still considering import strategies, over concerns about power availability.
“Two years ago in Le Bourget, President Macron confirmed France’s commitment to e-SAF development in front of the worldwide airline industry,” Huard said. “However, on the ground, we sometimes still perceive hesitation about the appropriateness of such developments”.
This shift is largely driven by concerns over electricity supply shortages, Huard said. France, which has historically relied on nuclear power to meet much of its energy demand, experienced significant disruptions from late 2021 to 2023.
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