Atlantic France: A hub for decarbonisation and global investment

As France accelerates its transition to net zero, Atlantic France is positioning itself as a leader in sustainable industrial development. The region’s strong performance in attracting international investment in 2024 is underpinned by a bold commitment to decarbonisation, making it an ideal destination for forward-thinking businesses looking to invest in Europe.

In 2024, Atlantic France welcomed 88 international investment projects, creating and safeguarding 2,420 jobs. These figures highlight its economic strength and resilience, while the region also advances a strategic shift toward industrial transformation powered by clean energy and innovation.

At the core of this ambition is the Low-Carbon Industrial Zone (ZIBaC) project, a flagship initiative backed by the “France 2030” investment programme. ZIBaC aims to turn the Nantes Saint-Nazaire industrial-port complex into a major hub for low-carbon energy, targeting a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 and achieving full carbon neutrality by 2050. 

From hydrogen to battery storage: a future-ready ecosystem

Nantes Saint-Nazaire port’s strategic infrastructure, combined with “ready-to-build” industrial sites and tailored financial support, positions it as one of Europe’s most investment-ready maritime zones.

Two key projects highlight this momentum:

• The hydrogen e-fuel collaboration between Elyse Energy and Lhyfe aims to produce up to 85 tonnes of e-methanol per day from green hydrogen, helping decarbonise maritime transport.
• Harmony Energy’s battery storage facility near Nantes is set to become France’s largest Tesla Megapack installation. Designed to store surplus renewable energy and support grid stability, the site is expected to cut 400,000 tonnes of CO2 over two decades.

Strategic support for global investors

To attract and scale up these ventures, Atlantic France offers dedicated support through the Impact Program and its partner network. This initiative provides tailored services to international startups and scaleups in clean energy, sustainable industry, and low-emission mobility. 

Whether you’re a global cleantech firm, an industrial scaleup, or an investor in next-generation infrastructure, Atlantic France serves as an ideal launchpad- offering a stable, supportive environment with a clear pathway to sustainable growth.

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