HDF Energy, also known as Hydrogène de France, has secured up to €172 million in public funding for its high-power hydrogen fuel cell industrial project in Bordeaux, France. The European Commission's approval of this funding as part of the IPCEI scheme demonstrates a significant step towards decarbonizing heavy maritime and rail mobility with hydrogen technology. The investment plan will focus on the development and industrialization of multi-megawatt fuel cells at HDF Energy's plant near Bordeaux to meet market demands for efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness. This project not only highlights HDF Energy's contribution to regional growth, employment, and reindustrialization but also enhances the competitiveness of the French and European industry in the hydrogen sector. The fuel cells developed by HDF Energy will replace diesel engines on freight locomotives with a hydrogen-powered propulsion system, offering environmentally friendly solutions for marine and rail transport and electricity supply to ships at berth. Hanane El Hamraoui, Deputy CEO and VP Industry at HDF Energy, expressed gratitude for the crucial support received from the European Commission and the French State, emphasizing the company's mission to drive decarbonization efforts in heavy mobility sectors with hydrogen. HDF Energy's expertise and status as a major player in the hydrogen industry have been recognized by public authorities. With production set to begin in 2025, HDF Energy's fuel cells will play a pivotal role in power plants and heavy mobility solutions, integrating renewable energy sources with on-site energy storage. The company is committed to developing carbon-free hydrogen infrastructure and has a portfolio of projects valued at over €5 billion, with a diverse team of hydrogen experts across the globe.