Terms and Conditions Based on our experience and knowledge of our clients' industries, we are recognized as a leading firm in the energy and technology sectors. The EU sustainable finance taxonomy (Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2020 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088) (Taxonomy Regulation) was published on 22 June 2020 in the Official Journal of the European Union and it became effective on 12 July 2020. Select one or more editions for targeted, up to date information delivered straight to your inbox. The roadmap complements the sustainability policies of the ‘European Green Deal’ and sets out the framework for a coordinated approach to achieving some very ambitious targets for hydrogen deployment. Clear role in aviation and shipping: Hydrogen - as a fuel or as a feedstock in the production of other electrofuels - offers decarbonisation pathways for aviation and long-distance shipping. During an online debate on Tuesday (5 May), Simson flagged the upcoming …. Now, a draft version of the EU’s hydrogen strategy, “ Towards a hydrogen economy in Europe: a strategic outlook”, has been leaked.

At the same time, readers support in the form of, recurring monthly financial contributions. Different sources would be used for different time periods. Your personal data will only be disclosed or otherwise transmitted to third parties for the purposes of spam filtering or if this is necessary for technical maintenance of the website. The structuring of this major reform needs to take into account various factors e.g. We know our readers value our reporting, and the outpouring of support we have received since the beginning of the crisis shows that our readers are willing to step up for the journalism that they trust and value. In any case, an uptake in green hydrogen as primary fuel will mean that the European Union can engage in new cooperations with its neighbors such as Norway, Morocco, Ukraine, Algeria, and Egypt for hydrogen, rather than fossil fuel imports.

The strategy must clearly state that they are high-priority end-use sectors. The bottom line is that hydrogen should not be promoted or used for light, or medium duty vehicles and the jury is still out on heavy Class 8 vehicles.

Covering news on power electronics, start-ups, and inverters, Marian writes for pv magazine’s International, Australian, and German online presences. This represents a significant increase compared to today's production capacity of approximately 1 GW. “Hydrogen is a vital missing piece of the puzzle to help us reach this deeper decarbonisation,” said Kadri Simson, the EU’s energy commissioner who presented the strategy on Wednesday (8 July). The European Union’s energy system has taken center stage in much of the bloc’s recent political undertakings. Please consider making a recurring contribution to EURACTIV Media Network for Europe. has been leaked. After a European Green Deal was crafted in the first 100 days of the new European Commission, lawmakers parried an attempt to dismantle the agreement due to the Covid-19 outbreak with a €1.8 trillion recovery bill, much of which will be used to boost the clean-tech sector. It will develop an investment agenda and a pipeline of concrete projects. A strong investment agenda by Hydrogen Alliance (to be created by the end of 2020) will be exploring synergies and ensuring coherence of public support across the different EU funds (mentioned above) and EIB financing.

The EU strategies for energy system integration and hydrogen, adopted on 8 July, will pave the way towards a more efficient and interconnected energy sector, driven by the twin goals of a cleaner planet and a stronger economy. 18-06-2020 Please be mindful of our community standards.

A full list of initiatives is included in the Report, available here. “Hydrogen is one of the enablers in the context of the Green Deal for decarbonising sectors like chemical industry, steel industry and transport,” the Commission document states, listing the industrial sectors where future demand for hydrogen is expected to be highest. By adopting a value-chain approach, the EC states in the Report that it will ensure that aspects of the market do not develop in isolation. Production: The Commission will decide whether only renewables-based ‘green’ hydrogen will receive policy support - grants, incentives for investors, etc - or whether fossil fuel-based ‘blue’ hydrogen (with carbon capture and storage) will play a transitional role. Delivered once a week. This strategy will explore how clean hydrogen can help reduce the EU economy’s carbon emissions, and make the EU climate-neutral by 2050.

Also keep in mind that carbon capture and storage is still (after 30 years) not commercially or environmentally viable. Although the Report focuses on all areas of the hydrogen market, the following segments are the most significant. The alliance will feature six separate technology-based sectorial CEO roundtables. Major European electricity groups – including Enel, Iberdrola, Ørsted, and EDP – have issued a joint call urging the European Commission to prioritise renewable hydrogen in its upcoming pandemic recovery plan. The plan states that a European hydrogen strategy would maximize the use of green hydrogen, but it concedes that for cost reasons, blue hydrogen will play a transitional role. This strategy will be launched together with its Strategy on Smart Sector Integration.

c) marine and other vessels. Continuous research and development is required to ensure that hydrogen technologies are technically improved, highly efficient, and as competitive as possible.

In addition, a Clean Hydrogen Alliance - involving industry and other stakeholders - will be launched simultaneously to support the Commission in developing new initiatives to support the hydrogen sector. Germany, which takes over the EU’s rotating presidency in July, has taken the lead on the issue, outlining a €7 billion plan earlier this month to promote “green” hydrogen at gigawatt scale. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that the price for green hydrogen is around €3.50 to €5/kg at the moment. No mention of what the hydrogen would be used for. The EU framework programmes have supported research and innovation on clean hydrogen for many years, and will continue to do so in the next EU framework programme, Horizon Europe (2021-2027).

One being retrofitting the existing gas pipeline network (at least partly)[1] and the other has been to build (at least amongst a few countries) a separate hydrogen transportation network.

Current sector support for a hydrogen economy amounts to €4 per capita in China, €3 in Japan, €0.75 in the United States, and just €0.50 in the European Union. With targets set for the mix of green and blue hydrogen for the years 2030, 2040, and 2050, the strategy seeks to incrementally increase the share of green hydrogen in the economy. The streamlining work does not stop with regulations. After a European Green Deal was crafted in the first 100 days of the new European Commission, lawmakers parried an attempt to dismantle the agreement due to the, Subsequently, a number of high-ranking EU officials have noted that the full decarbonization of the economy would require the substantial use of hydrogen. “There is one aspect wholly absent from the communication: the recognition that more renewables into the electricity system depresses prices,” said Mike Parr from PWR Consultants, a market research and consulting firm.

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For example, hydrogen can be transported in gaseous or liquid state or bound in larger molecules that are easier to transport, such as ammonia. The plan does not lack ambition, as the EU seeks to assert tech leadership in green hydrogen through coordinated efforts across the value chain.

On 8 July, the college of European Commissioners will formally adopt its EU Hydrogen Strategy to help decarbonise the EU economy.

This article provides an overview of the Report, and outlines how the European hydrogen market is likely to develop in the coming years.

Contact UsSubscribe. The draft strategy repeatedly mentions the potential for a hydrogen economy in the European Union, in terms of geopolitics and job creation at the domestic level. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

On 8 July 2020, the European Commission released its eagerly awaited strategic roadmap for the development of a European hydrogen economy. The European Commission has sent the European Green Deal on its way and a preliminary version of its anticipated hydrogen strategy has been leaked. In a world where green hydrogen will substitute hydrocarbon-based fuels, the EU believes it can boost its importance on international fora and its ties with its allies through technology leadership in hydrogen.

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Since 1840, we have provided creative and effective legal solutions for our clients while demonstrating an unrelenting commitment to excellence. Third phase – 2030 – 2050 – The strategic objective is to have the renewable hydrogen technologies reach maturity during this phase and being deployed at a large scale to reach all hard to decarbonise sectors. The plan also specifies that the EU will not use any grey hydrogen. Although specific details are limited, hydrogen produced from renewable energy is a clear focus for the EC, and we expect to see significant investment and development in this area in the short to medium term. To further coordinate the strategy, a European Hydrogen Alliance will be formed, also on July 8.

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