European Union
Hydrogen Valleys. Insights Into the Emerging Hydrogen Economies Around the World
Jun 2021
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Clean hydrogen is universally considered an important energy vector in the global efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions to the "well below 2 °C scenario" as agreed by more than 190 states in the 2015 Paris Agreement. Hydrogen Valleys – regional ecosystems that link hydrogen production transportation and various end uses such as mobility or industrial feedstock – are important steps towards enabling the development of a new hydrogen economy.<br/><br/>This report has been issued during the setup of the "Mission Innovation Hydrogen Valley Platform" which was commissioned by the European Union and developed by the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking. The global information sharing platform to date already features 30+ global Hydrogen Valleys with a cumulative investment volume of more than EUR 30 billion. The projects provide a first-of-its kind look into the global Hydrogen Valley project landscape its success factors and remaining barriers. This report summarizes the findings and presents identified best practices for successful project development as well as recommendations for policymakers on how to provide a favourable policy environment that paves the way to reach the Hydrogen Valleys' full potential as enablers of the global hydrogen economy.
Hydrogen Act Towards the creation of the European Hydrogen Economy
Apr 2021
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It is time that hydrogen moves from an afterthought to a central pillar of the energy system and its key role in delivering climate neutrality means it merits a dedicated framework. It becomes paramount to allow hydrogen to express its full potential as the other leg of the energy mobility and industry transitions. The proposed “Hydrogen Act” is not a single piece of legislation it is intended to be a vision for an umbrella framework aimed at harmonising and integrating all separate hydrogen-related actions and legislations. It focuses on infrastructure and market aspects describing three phases of development: the kick-start phase the ramp-up phase and the market-growth phase.
H2ero Net Zero: Hydrogen Europe Position Paper on the Fit for 55 Package
Jun 2021
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Hydrogen has seen unprecedented development in the year 2020. From innovative niche technology it is fast becoming a systemic element in the European Union’s (EU) efforts to transition to a climate-neutral society in 2050. It will become a crucial energy vector and the other leg of the energy transition – alongside renewable electricity – by replacing coal oil and gas across different segments of the economy. The rapid development of hydrogen is important for meeting the EU’s climate objectives and preserving and enhancing the EU’s industrial and economic competitiveness securing jobs and value creation in this high-tech sector.
Europe is currently leading in hydrogen technology and European companies and knowledge institutions can be instrumental in advancing technological developments and industrial scale-up. It is imperative that Europe maintains this leadership position and seizes the current momentum for hydrogen technologies. The EU is well placed to become the birthplace of a global hydrogen economy denominated in Euro currency.
It is time that hydrogen moves from an afterthought to a central pillar of the energy system. The “Fit for 55 Package” presents a unique opportunity to begin putting into place a concrete and fit for purpose framework for the development of a clean hydrogen economy. In this paper you will find Hydrogen Europe’s recommendations on how hydrogen can:
Europe is currently leading in hydrogen technology and European companies and knowledge institutions can be instrumental in advancing technological developments and industrial scale-up. It is imperative that Europe maintains this leadership position and seizes the current momentum for hydrogen technologies. The EU is well placed to become the birthplace of a global hydrogen economy denominated in Euro currency.
It is time that hydrogen moves from an afterthought to a central pillar of the energy system. The “Fit for 55 Package” presents a unique opportunity to begin putting into place a concrete and fit for purpose framework for the development of a clean hydrogen economy. In this paper you will find Hydrogen Europe’s recommendations on how hydrogen can:
- Unleash the potential of renewables.
- Bring “efficiency” to the energy “system” of the future.
- Enable a carbon-neutral transport system.
The European Green Deal
Dec 2019
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Climate change and environmental degradation are an existential threat to Europe and the world. To overcome these challenges Europe needs a new growth strategy that will transform the Union into a modern resource-efficient and competitive economy where
The European Green Deal is our plan to make the EU's economy sustainable. We can do this by turning climate and environmental challenges into opportunities and making the transition just and inclusive for all
The European Green Deal provides an action plan to
The EU aims to be climate neutral in 2050. We proposed a European Climate Law to turn this political commitment into a legal obligation.
Reaching this target will require action by all sectors of our economy including
The EU will also provide financial support and technical assistance to help those that are most affected by the move towards the green economy. This is called the Just Transition Mechanism. It will help mobilise at least €100 billion over the period 2021-2027 in the most affected regions.
- there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050
- economic growth is decoupled from resource use
- no person and no place is left behind
The European Green Deal is our plan to make the EU's economy sustainable. We can do this by turning climate and environmental challenges into opportunities and making the transition just and inclusive for all
The European Green Deal provides an action plan to
- boost the efficient use of resources by moving to a clean circular economy
- restore biodiversity and cut pollution
The EU aims to be climate neutral in 2050. We proposed a European Climate Law to turn this political commitment into a legal obligation.
Reaching this target will require action by all sectors of our economy including
- investing in environmentally-friendly technologies
- supporting industry to innovate
- rolling out cleaner cheaper and healthier forms of private and public transport
- decarbonising the energy sector
- ensuring buildings are more energy efficient
- working with international partners to improve global environmental standards
The EU will also provide financial support and technical assistance to help those that are most affected by the move towards the green economy. This is called the Just Transition Mechanism. It will help mobilise at least €100 billion over the period 2021-2027 in the most affected regions.
Briefing on the EU Innovation Fund and the Implications for CCUS Projects- First Report on the Thematic Working Group on Policy, Regulation and Public Perception
Jan 2020
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This report outlines the key modalities and procedures for the Innovation Fund and focuses on the potential funding implications for CCUS projects. The assessment of the suitability of the Innovation Fund for CCS projects has been completed based on discussion during a workshop hosted by the EU CCUS Projects Network in October 2019. This session was part of the Network’s Thematic Group on Policy Regulation and Public Perception. The session was held according to Chatham House rules to allow the projects present to exchange viewpoints and ideas freely.<br/>Broadly speaking it is hoped that the Innovation Fund Call for Proposal documents expected in mid-2020 will provide more information on how applicants should approach some of the key evaluation criteria namely calculating emissions avoidance for part-chain CCS and CCU projects demonstrating project maturity as well as project innovativeness. Furthermore there remains a concern that the costs for developing sufficient contingent storage sites could be overlooked by the Innovation Fund and EU policies directed towards CCS in general. Finally whereas there does not seem to be any regulatory barriers to blending Innovation Fund financing with Member State subsidies the asynchronous timing between the planned final investment decisions (FIDs) of some of the more advanced projects and the outcomes of the Innovation Fund (expected in 2022) means that certain projects may not be able to benefit from this.
How To Transport and Store Hydrogen – Facts and Figures
Apr 2021
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The EU has set a goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 and decided to raise its 2030 climate target to 55%. For this the EU needs to transform its energy system. It is of paramount importance that it will become more efficient affordable and interconnected. Hydrogen can play a pivotal role in the EU’s decarbonisation efforts and be at the centre of the energy system integration supporting transport of renewable energy over very long distances and facilitating renewables storage from one season to another.<br/><br/>ENTSOG GIE and Hydrogen Europe have joined forces on a factsheet that answers a number of fundamental questions about gaseous and liquid hydrogen transport and storage titled “How to transport and store hydrogen? Facts and figures”. This factsheet provides an objective and informative analysis on key concepts terminology and facts and figures from different public sources.<br/><br/>The factsheet illustrates the EU’s potential to enable a global hydrogen economy and to become a global technology leader due to its extensive gas infrastructure that can be used to transport blends of hydrogen or be converted to transport pure hydrogen.
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