The European Union keeps betting on hydrogen and PtX. From new market tools to stricter climate targets and revised carbon border rules, the past few months have brought a wave of policy and regulatory moves that will shape investment, trade, and technology choices well into the 2030s. For industry and international partners alike, the entries below ensures that you are fully up to speed with new developments.
Key Updates
- Hydrogen Mechanism launched – An EU platform now connects buyers and sellers of renewable and low-carbon H₂ and derivatives.
- €1.1bn Hydrogen Auction (IF25) – Third European Hydrogen Bank auction comes in Q4 2025, extending support to electrolytic low-carbon H₂. Draft terms and conditions are already available.
- Low-Carbon Hydrogen Rules – The methodology for assessing GHG emissions reductions for low-carbon fuels has been adopted.
- Climate Law amended – New 2040 climate target proposed: 90% emissions cut. Renewable hydrogen to play a key role in its achievement, especially after 2040
- Hydrogen infrastructure costs – ACER urges flexible cost-sharing to de-risk early investments and enable cross-border trade.
- Guarantees of Origin review – Report highlights need for harmonisation; GOs key for certification but insufficient for RFNBO compliance.
- CO₂ market & infrastructure – Consultations results available on how to build an EU-wide CCUS value chain in collaboration with third countries.
- CBAM evolution – Scope extension, anti-circumvention rules, allowance cost calculation adjustments, recognition of foreign carbon prices, new methodology from 2026, plus a simplification package on its way to final formal adoption.
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