3. How do I apply for authorization to produce, store and distribute hydrogen?
To install hydrogen infrastructures, the necessary permit is an environmental authorization under the declaration (D) or authorization (A) procedure. To obtain this environmental authorization on French territory, you need to submit an ICPE declaration or authorization application to the DREAL, under the following ICPE headings.
3.1 ICPE heading 3420
This ICPE 3420 heading refers to the authorization to manufacture and produce hydrogen by the electrolysis process in France.
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Regulations
Directive n° 2010/75/UE du 24 novembre 2010 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control).
Normative references
ISO 19880-1:2020: Hydrogen gas fuel – Service stations – Part 1: General requirements.
ISO/TR 15916:2015: Fundamental safety considerations for hydrogen systems.
Websites
France Hydrogène federates the players in the French hydrogen industry, structured along the entire value chain.
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