Policies specific to Green Hydrogen

Introduction

This section reflects upon the key policies issued by EU in the area of green hydrogen.

Key content

EU Hydrogen Strategy

The EU strategy on hydrogen (COM/2020/301) was adopted in 2020 and suggested policy action points in 5 areas: investment support; support production and demand; creating a hydrogen market and infrastructure; research and cooperation and international cooperation. Since the Fit-for-55 package (July 2021) has put forward several legislative proposals that translate the European hydrogen strategy into concrete European hydrogen policy framework. This includes proposals to set targets for the uptake of renewable hydrogen in industry and transport by 2030.

Website https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/

Clean Hydrogen Partnership

The Clean Hydrogen Partnership's main objective is to contribute to EU Green Deal and Hydrogen Strategy through optimised funding of R&I activities. The Clean Hydrogen Partnership is the successor of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking (FCH 2 JU) and has taken over its legacy portfolio as of 30 November 2021.

Website https://www.clean-hydrogen.europa.eu/index_en