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Hydrogen Pipeline Project Delayed Amid Environmental Concerns

4/16/2025

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Fluxys Pipeline Delay

The hydrogen pipeline project connecting Zelzate and Kallo in Belgium may be delayed by a year after its environmental permit was suspended. This decision came from the Permit Disputes Council, siding with fruit growers worried about PFAS contamination. Fluxys is now in talks with the Flemish government to find a resolution.

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Bayrou Revises Hydrogen Strategy

France's hydrogen ambitions are in jeopardy as Prime Minister François Bayrou unveils a revised strategy, now due on April 15. With just 0.4 gigawatts of electrolysis capacity achieved, the nation lags behind its 2026 goals. Industry leaders are calling for urgent clarity and support as low demand and soaring production costs threaten project sustainability.

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Fluxys Pipeline Delay

The hydrogen pipeline project connecting Zelzate and Kallo in Belgium may be delayed by a year after its environmental permit was suspended. This decision came from the Permit Disputes Council, siding with fruit growers worried about PFAS contamination. Fluxys is now in talks with the Flemish government to find a resolution.

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