France awards 161.4 MW in first low-carbon hydrogen tender

France has selected three projects totaling 161.4 MW of electrolysis capacity in the first tender under its new support mechanism for low-carbon hydrogen. The tender is part of the country's strategy to scale up green hydrogen production for industrial decarbonization and transport. While the article is behind a paywall and does not disclose project names, developers, or subsidy levels, the headline confirms that France is moving from policy announcements to actual procurement. The 161.4 MW figure gives a sense of initial scale, though it is modest compared to national targets of several gigawatts by 2030. For those tracking European hydrogen deployment, this tender signals that French subsidy schemes are now operational. The key missing details are the strike price or contract terms, which will determine whether these projects actually reach financial close and produce hydrogen.