Webinars: EU-Canada dialogues on hydrogen
In line with REPowerEU communication, the EU should consume 20 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen by 2030, half of which should be imported. For the EU, partnering with like-minded countries such as Canada on hydrogen may generate a virtuous and mutually beneficial cooperation that is free of geopolitical tensions.
Canada aims to position itself amongst the top three largest producers of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen (in other words, green and blue) globally and to export significant amounts of hydrogen. Alongside the federal strategy, several of Canada’s provinces have published or announced their own strategies, including Alberta, British Colombia, Ontario and Quebec.
In this context, meetings between the EU and Canada were held on April 28 and June 20 in 2022 to enhance the dialogues on the production and trade of hydrogen. The PtX Hub and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) jointly organised the two virtual dialogues.
"Supporting the Development of a Global Regulatory Framework for Hydrogen and Its Derivatives"
The workshop focused on comparing developments on regulatory frameworks for hydrogen in the EU and Canada and discussing elements of a regional/global regulatory framework with speakers from government institutions, the private sector, development partners, academia, and non-governmental organisations.
Find the agenda, speakers and recording of the first dialogue here.
“From Source to Destination: Shaping the Supply of Renewable and Low-carbon Hydrogen and its Derivatives from Canada to the EU”
This second dialogue focused on how to build a sustainable supply chain of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen from Canada to the EU, notably in relation to transportation and demand. This included the voices of Canada and the EU, as well as Canadian and European Port Organisations and private sector representatives. Ultimately, this event was held to generate wider public interest, increase the mutual understanding and gain clarity on the possible way forward.
Find the agenda, speakers and recording of the second dialogue here.
