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A strategic partnership for low-carbon air transport in the south of France
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By signing an agreement to promote the deployment of e-kerosene at the airport, Marseille Provence Airport, H2V and Hy2gen are taking another step forward in the low-carbon transition of air transport.
Following their alliance last June, H2V and Hy2gen – two leading players in the production of green hydrogen and synthetic fuels – have signed an agreement with Marseille Provence Airport (AMP) to support the development of sustainable aviation fuels.
These fuels, known as e-SAF (electro-sustainable aviation fuel), can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 86% compared to conventional kerosene. Production is planned for the H2V and Hy2gen site under development in Fos-sur-Mer, on land owned by the Grand Port Maritime de Marseille, with commissioning targeted for 2030.
This date is strategic as the ReFuelEU Aviation regulation, adopted by the European Union in 2023, requires the progressive incorporation of e-SAF from 2030. These fuels are blended with kerosene, enabling aircraft to cut their carbon emissions without any modifications.
Hy2gen and H2V have joined forces to ensure that the Aix-Marseille-Provence metropolitan area will be able to supply this sustainable aviation fuel locally from 2030. The project is fully aligned with the decarbonisation plan for industrial and port activities, as well as the national low-carbon roadmap.
This is why Marseille Provence Airport – which has already undertaken efforts to further its energy and ecological transition and sustainable growth – expressed its support as early as the project’s development phase. Looking forward, AMP intends for e-kerosene refuelling to be available to airlines directly on the airport site, and in volumes exceeding the mandates set by the European Union. The airport also aims to play an active role in developing an industrial sector through production projects based in the region.
It is therefore only natural that AMP should give its full support to the industry, and today the three partners are announcing the signing of a partnership, starting from the development phase of the Fos-sur-Mer project, covering:
- Technical collaboration to facilitate the deployment of e-kerosene at the airport;
- Consideration of a possible equity stake by Marseille Provence Airport in the “project company” dedicated to the aviation sector.
This collaboration marks another step towards the creation of a French sustainable aviation fuel industry. It also paves the way for future cooperation with other stakeholders, with the aim of establishing a regional low-carbon energy hub.
Julien Coffinier, Chairman of the Executive Board of AMP: “We are proud of this first step, which will foster the development of synthetic fuels by 2030, produced close to the airport and helping to reduce CO₂ emissions. This agreement complements the forthcoming local production of fuels from biomass, available from 2026, enabling airlines to exceed European Union requirements. It is another milestone on the road to making Marseille Provence Airport a competitive hub in Europe for sustainable fuels.”
Julien Marteau, CEO of Hy2gen France: “This is a strategic partnership for an ambitious project that is vital to the future of air transport. The first of its kind to be launched in the Marseille Provence region, it reflects the commitment of all players in the sector, particularly airports, to deploying synthetic fuels as a means of decarbonising aviation. From 2030, Hy2gen and H2V will supply e-SAF to Marseille Provence Airport, enabling airlines to comply with European regulations.”
Alexis Martinez, CEO of H2V: “Our partnership strengthens the foundation and strategic importance of the H2V/Hy2gen project for the decarbonisation of aviation in the Southern Region, and we are convinced that this collaboration will accelerate the roll-out of the sector across the Marseille-Fos area.”
Press contacts
Marseille Provence Airport: Rosalie Floutier Givaudan - phone: +33 7 79 61 01 22 - e-mail: rosalie.floutier@mrs.aero
H2V: Ann-Katrin Bureau Jégo - phone: +33 6 64 68 84 81 - email: ann-katrin.bureaujego@h2v.net
HY2GEN: Gabriel Calvet - phone: +33 6 51 52 82 24 - email: gabriel.calvet@stanfrance.com
A strategic partnership for low-carbon air transport in the south of France
By signing an agreement to promote the deployment of e-kerosene at the airport, Marseille Provence Airport, H2V and Hy2gen are taking another step forward in the low-carbon transition of air transport.
Following their alliance last June, H2V and Hy2gen – two leading players in the production of green hydrogen and synthetic fuels – have signed an agreement with Marseille Provence Airport (AMP) to support the development of sustainable aviation fuels.
These fuels, known as e-SAF (electro-sustainable aviation fuel), can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 86% compared to conventional kerosene. Production is planned for the H2V and Hy2gen site under development in Fos-sur-Mer, on land owned by the Grand Port Maritime de Marseille, with commissioning targeted for 2030.
This date is strategic as the ReFuelEU Aviation regulation, adopted by the European Union in 2023, requires the progressive incorporation of e-SAF from 2030. These fuels are blended with kerosene, enabling aircraft to cut their carbon emissions without any modifications.
Hy2gen and H2V have joined forces to ensure that the Aix-Marseille-Provence metropolitan area will be able to supply this sustainable aviation fuel locally from 2030. The project is fully aligned with the decarbonisation plan for industrial and port activities, as well as the national low-carbon roadmap.
This is why Marseille Provence Airport – which has already undertaken efforts to further its energy and ecological transition and sustainable growth – expressed its support as early as the project’s development phase. Looking forward, AMP intends for e-kerosene refuelling to be available to airlines directly on the airport site, and in volumes exceeding the mandates set by the European Union. The airport also aims to play an active role in developing an industrial sector through production projects based in the region.
It is therefore only natural that AMP should give its full support to the industry, and today the three partners are announcing the signing of a partnership, starting from the development phase of the Fos-sur-Mer project, covering:
- Technical collaboration to facilitate the deployment of e-kerosene at the airport;
- Consideration of a possible equity stake by Marseille Provence Airport in the “project company” dedicated to the aviation sector.
This collaboration marks another step towards the creation of a French sustainable aviation fuel industry. It also paves the way for future cooperation with other stakeholders, with the aim of establishing a regional low-carbon energy hub.
Julien Coffinier, Chairman of the Executive Board of AMP: “We are proud of this first step, which will foster the development of synthetic fuels by 2030, produced close to the airport and helping to reduce CO₂ emissions. This agreement complements the forthcoming local production of fuels from biomass, available from 2026, enabling airlines to exceed European Union requirements. It is another milestone on the road to making Marseille Provence Airport a competitive hub in Europe for sustainable fuels.”
Julien Marteau, CEO of Hy2gen France: “This is a strategic partnership for an ambitious project that is vital to the future of air transport. The first of its kind to be launched in the Marseille Provence region, it reflects the commitment of all players in the sector, particularly airports, to deploying synthetic fuels as a means of decarbonising aviation. From 2030, Hy2gen and H2V will supply e-SAF to Marseille Provence Airport, enabling airlines to comply with European regulations.”
Alexis Martinez, CEO of H2V: “Our partnership strengthens the foundation and strategic importance of the H2V/Hy2gen project for the decarbonisation of aviation in the Southern Region, and we are convinced that this collaboration will accelerate the roll-out of the sector across the Marseille-Fos area.”
Press contacts
Marseille Provence Airport: Rosalie Floutier Givaudan - phone: +33 7 79 61 01 22 - e-mail: rosalie.floutier@mrs.aero
H2V: Ann-Katrin Bureau Jégo - phone: +33 6 64 68 84 81 - email: ann-katrin.bureaujego@h2v.net
HY2GEN: Gabriel Calvet - phone: +33 6 51 52 82 24 - email: gabriel.calvet@stanfrance.com