France E-Fuel Market Overview, 2029

The e-fuel business in France is evolving as part of the country's larger push for decarbonisation and energy transition. E-fuels, or synthetic fuels, are regarded as critical for decreasing emissions in industries that are difficult to electrify, such as aviation, shipping, and heavy industry. France's e-fuel market is linked to its strong emphasis on cutting emissions and improving energy security, a movement that gained considerable traction with the Paris Agreement in 2015. The administration established lofty climate targets, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. One important breakthrough came in 2021, when TotalEnergies (a large French energy business) embarked in test projects to generate synthetic aviation fuel, utilising its cooperation with Siemens Energy. The move is part of France's overall goal to meet European Union emissions targets, specifically the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II), which requires a 32% renewable energy share by 2030.France's e-fuel expansion is also linked to bigger European projects, such as ReFuelEU Aviation, which establishes mandates for the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in the EU by 2030. Sunfire's power-to-liquid technology is a key effort for synthesising renewable fuels from collected CO2. Furthermore, ENGIE collaborated with Schneider Electric to create systems that use renewable energy to produce green hydrogen, a vital feedstock for e-fuels. TotalEnergies revealed intentions in 2020 to generate synthetic aviation fuel using renewable hydrogen and CO2 absorption.


According to the research report, "France E-Fuel Market Outlook, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the France E-Fuel market is anticipated to add to more than USD 1,130 Million by 2024–29. The French government has been proactive in promoting the use of e-fuels. In 2020, the government announced the France Relance plan, which included support for green hydrogen and renewable fuel initiatives. This involves major research and development funding for synthetic fuel technology. Furthermore, in 2021, the French Ministry for the Ecological Transition advocated e-fuel as part of its strategy to achieve the Paris Agreement's goals. TotalEnergies, France's largest energy firm, has spent extensively in e-fuel research and development, with a concentration on the aviation sector. The business has been working to create synthetic fuels that may be used without changing existing engines. As a leading energy firm, ENGIE has been creating green hydrogen projects, which are critical for producing e-fuels. Air Liquide, which specialises in gases and industrial services, is heavily invested in carbon capture technologies. It also focusses on manufacturing green hydrogen, which is required for e-fuel production. International collaboration has been critical to France's e-fuel sector growth. TotalEnergies joined forces with Siemens Energy and Sunfire, a German business, in 2021 to build large-scale power-to-liquid plants in France. France is also an important factor in the European energy network, regularly importing technology and experience from neighbouring nations such as Germany, which is a leader in synthetic fuel technology. The ReFuelEU Aviation program and other EU directives are likely to give a market boost in the coming decade, particularly as the European Union approaches its 2050 carbon neutrality targets.

Synthetic fuel uses in the UK e-fuel market encompass a wide range of industries, with transportation, industrial use, and power generation being the most prominent. E-fuels are very important in transportation, particularly in industries such as aviation, maritime, and heavy-duty vehicles, where complete electrification is not yet possible. E-fuels such as e-kerosene and e-diesel provide a sustainable alternative to traditional jet fuel and diesel, allowing airlines and shipping firms to minimise carbon emissions without changing their existing engines. Aviation is now the most common application of e-fuels in the UK, because of strict emission reduction targets and Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) standards. E-fuels are also playing an increasingly important role in the industrial sector, notably in heavy industries that rely on high-temperature processes like cement, steel, and chemical manufacture. In power generation, e-fuels provide a supplement to renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Surplus renewable energy can be stored in chemical form and later used to generate power when renewable sources are unavailable. Among all e-fuel kinds, e-kerosene is mostly used in the market in the United Kingdom, owing to its use in the aviation sector, which faces strict carbon reduction targets. Because of the aviation industry's reliance on liquid fuels and its quest for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), e-kerosene plays an important role in decarbonisation efforts. Airlines, airports, and policymakers are becoming interested in e-kerosene since it provides a drop-in replacement for current infrastructure.


The UK e-fuel market includes a variety of synthetic fuels, including e-kerosene, e-diesel, e-gasoline, e-methanol, and other hydrocarbons. E-kerosene is a synthetic aviation fuel made from green hydrogen and collected carbon dioxide. This form of e-fuel is critical to the UK's attempts to decarbonise the aviation sector, since lowering emissions is difficult. The UK government has promoted e-kerosene through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) requirements, with the goal of achieving net-zero aviation by 2050. Major projects, such as Velocys' waste-to-fuel plant, are geared towards manufacturing e-kerosene for UK airlines. E-diesel is a synthetic fuel intended for use in heavy-duty vehicles, ships, and industrial uses. It is created using Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, which combines green hydrogen with CO2. E-gasoline is an e-fuel alternative to traditional petrol that is predominantly utilised in internal combustion engines (ICE) for passenger automobiles. Although e-gasoline is compatible with existing infrastructure, demand is declining in the UK as the government strives for complete electrification of passenger vehicles by prohibiting the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. E-methanol is gaining popularity in the UK, particularly in the transportation and chemical industries. It is made from green hydrogen and collected CO2 and is a promising alternative for lowering emissions in marine transport where electrification is not feasible. E-kerosene is the most popular e-fuel in the UK, driven mostly by the need to decarbonise aircraft. The UK's Jet Zero Council and strong government mandates for SAF adoption have hastened progress.


In the UK e-fuel sector, various innovative technologies, such as hydrogen technology, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, and Reverse Water-Gas Shift (RWGS), are crucial in the production of synthetic fuel. Hydrogen technology is crucial to e-fuel generation, notably through the manufacture of green hydrogen by electrolysis, which uses renewable electricity (such as wind or solar) to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. Green hydrogen is a fundamental building element for the synthesis of e-fuels such as e-kerosene, e-diesel, and e-methanol. Hydrogen technology is critical to the UK's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, as green hydrogen provides a carbon-neutral feedstock for e-fuel generation. Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis is a chemical process that converts hydrogen and carbon dioxide (or monoxide) into liquid hydrocarbons. Domestic firms, such as Velocys, are pioneering Fischer-Tropsch technology for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, with ongoing projects such as the Altalto Immingham plant intending to manufacture e-kerosene from waste feedstock. The Reverse Water-Gas Shift (RWGS) reaction is essential for turning collected CO2 into carbon monoxide, which can then be used in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis or other fuel production processes. The process uses RWGS and green hydrogen to synthesise various hydrocarbons, including e-methanol and other e-fuels. Hydrogen technology dominates the UK e-fuel market because it produces green hydrogen, which is the cornerstone of all synthetic e-fuels.



Considered in this report
• Historic year: 2018
• Base year: 2023
• Estimated year: 2024
• Forecast year: 2029

Aspects covered in this report
• E-fuels market Outlook with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By End-use
• Aviation
• Marine
• Industrial
• Railway
• Automotive
• Others

By Application
• Transportation
• Industrial
• Power Generation
• Others

By Type of E-fuel
• E-kerosene (Synthetic Aviation Fuel)
• E-diesel
• E-gasoline
• E-methanol
• Other Hydrocarbons

By Technology
• Hydrogen technology (Electrolysis)
• Fischer-Tropsch
• Reverse-Water-Gas-Shift (RWGS)

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary and secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list the companies that are present in it. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual reports of companies, and government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources, primary research was conducted by conducting telephone interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this; we have started making primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting them in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us, we can start verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations, and organizations related to the E-fuels industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing and presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.
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