Hydrogen and sustainable energy at the Arctic Circle 2024 – Nordic Energy Research
From 17 to 19 October, the annual Arctic Circle Assembly gathered global leaders, organisations, and researchers in Reykjavik, Iceland, to…
Uruguay: EU Energy Commissioner Simson discusses clean energy and hydrogen
The Commissioner's visit is part of the implementation of the commitments made as part of the EU-Uruguay Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on renewable…
Hydrogen Infrastructure Map: Call to stakeholders for updated project information
Today, six industry associations for gas distribution, transmission, import terminals and storage have launched a call to interested stakeholders to…
European network of hydrogen operators: ACER consults on draft documents
On 30 August 2024, future hydrogen transmission network operators submitted their draft statutory documents to the EU Commission and ACER to formally…
Energy diplomacy: EU Commissioner Simson travels to Namibia and South Africa
EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson visits Namibia this week and travels to South Africa next Monday, 9 September, to enhance the…
Paul Scherrer Institute: Where should hydrogen be produced in the future?
Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have analysed which regions of the world could produce hydrogen most cost-effectively in…
BMWK: Antrag für Wasserstoff-Kernnetz von Fernleitungs-Netzbetreibern eingereicht
Die Fernleitungsnetzbetreiber haben der Bundesnetzagentur einen gemeinsamen Antrag für das Wasserstoff-Kernnetz vorgelegt. Das Wasserstoff-Kernnetz ist ein zentrales Infrastrukturprojekt der Energiewende.…
Förderbescheide für 23 IPCEI-Wasserstoff-Projekte in Deutschland übergeben
Bundesminister Habeck hat heute gemeinsam mit mehreren Wirtschaftsministerinnen und -ministern der Länder die Förderbescheide für 23 herausragende und zukunftsweisende Wasserstoffprojekte…
Eurogas Annual Renewable Gas Conference: Speech by EU Commissioner Simson
"Industry, stakeholders, Member States, European institutions – we all know how important decarbonised gases are. They provide flexibility to the energy…
EU Commissioner Simson visits Chile and Argentina to deepen energy cooperation
This week, Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, will be in Chile and Argentina to step up cooperation with these two countries…
Wasserstoffkorridor: Deutschland, Österreich und Italien unterzeichnen Absichtserklärung
Die Unterzeichnung der gemeinsamen Absichtserklärung (JDOI) soll die Schaffung eines Wasserstoff-Importkorridors zwischen den drei Ländern voranbringen.
Wasserstoff: Bundesregierung schafft Rahmen zur Projektbeschleunigung
Das Bundeskabinett hat heute das Wasserstoffbeschleunigungsgesetz beschlossen und schafft damit die rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen für den schnellen Auf- und Ausbau der…
IPCEI Hy2Move: EU Commission approves up to €1.4bn of state aid by seven Member States
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a fourth Important Project of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI') to…
EU finalises key reforms to benefit from clean, secure and stable energy supplies
The EU Commission welcomes today's adoption of important electricity and gas market reforms and the new regulatory framework to boost…
Gas and hydrogen: EU Council signs off on new market package
The new rules will help make the shift to renewable and low-carbon gases, in particular hydrogen, in the energy system,…
IEA: Regional cooperation key to tap into the North Sea’s hydrogen potential
The majority of countries in the region have set targets for the production of hydrogen via electrolysis. Since the Russian…
Sustainable and resilient gas market reforms: MEPs approve regulation and directive
The new directive and regulation on the gas and hydrogen markets aim to decarbonise the EU's energy sector, enhancing the…
Industrial decarbonisation: EU Commission approves €2.2bn German state aid scheme
Under the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, Germany asked the Commission to approve a €2.2 billion scheme to support investments…
UK: Farming and construction vehicles set for hydrogen-powered revolution
Greener construction and farming vehicles set to improve sustainability by reducing emissions from the tailpipe. Tractors, diggers and forklifts powered…
CEER publishes status review on TSO and DSO unbundling
The report assesses the status of Distribution System Operators (DSO) and Transmission system operators (TSO) unbundling, highlighting new developments since…
Hydrogen Europe: Slovenia launches low-carbon hydrogen consortium
The Government of Slovenia supported the establishment of a consortium of 18 companies, organizations and municipalities for an ecosystem for…
New or updated project information for Hydrogen Infrastructure Map – call for submissions
Today, six industry associations – representing gas distribution, transmission, import terminals and storage – have relaunched a call for interested…
Hamburg Climate Summit: Speech by EU Commission President von der Leyen
Just a few years ago, the construction of a large hydrogen terminal would have seemed unlikely, if not impossible. And…
EU Deal on future hydrogen and gas market
The regulation is part of the hydrogen and gas markets decarbonisation package, which also includes a directive. Both the regulation…
European Hydrogen Week
The hydrogen economy will redraw the energy map. There is absolutely no doubt that hydrogen...
EU launches Team Europe Initiative for green hydrogen in Mauritania
Today, on the eve of the Global Gateway Forum taking place in Brussels on 25 and 26 October, European Commission…
Clean Transition Dialogue: Opening remarks by EU Commission President
The first hydrogen buses and trains are running in our cities and regions. European ports are racing to build hydrogen…
Green Deal Summit: Keynote speech by President von der Leyen
The European Green Deal was born out of the necessity to protect people and the planet. But it was also…
State aid: EU Commission to set up a forum to improve selection and implementation of IPCEIs
The European Commission has informed Member States of its plan to launch the Joint European Forum for Important Projects of Common…
Insight EU Energy Monitoring 15 September 2023
IEA: Access to electricity improves slightly in 2023, but still far from the pace needed to meet SDG7 +++ EU…
NextGenerationEU: Germany sends first payment request for €3.97bn in grants
Germany's first payment request for €3.97 billion (net of pre-financing) relates to 28 milestones and 8 targets. They cover investments in areas such as…
NextGenerationEU: Croatia adds a REPowerEU chapter
Yesterday, Croatia submitted a request to the Commission to modify its recovery and resilience plan, to which it also wishes…
United Kingdom: Supporting the transition to electric vehicles
Trialling the use of hydrogen as an energy source is an important step in Defence’s transition to a fleet which…
Norway: Seeking input to accelerate the phasing in of zero- and low-emission aircraft
The Ministry of Transport wishes to obtain input on, and to clarify the need for, specific government measures beyond already…
State aid: EU Commission updates guidance for measures to support the green transition
Brussels, 4 April 2023 The European Commission has published today updated State aid guiding templates to assist...
Main results: Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy), 28 March 2023
Brussels, 28 March 2023 Gas and hydrogen package EU energy ministers agreed on the Council’s...
Agenda highlights: Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy), 28 March 2023
Brussels, 24 March 2023 Gas and hydrogen package Ministers will seek a general approach on the...
Finland: Government adopts resolution on green hydrogen
Helsinki, 9 February 2023 The Finnish Government adopted a resolution on hydrogen on 9 February...
Insight EU Energy Monitoring 24 January 2023
TAXONOMY Opening remarks by EU Commissioner McGuinness at the Structured Dialogue with the European Parliament’s...
EU and Japan step up cooperation on hydrogen
Brussels, 2 December 2022 The EU and Japan have today intensified their cooperation on hydrogen...
First General Assembly of the AZEA mobilises entire aeronautic ecosystem for hydrogen and electric aviation
Brussels, 14 November 2022 Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton today delivered an opening speech at the...
Denmark: EU Commission approves €1.34bn to support energy intensive companies affected by Russia’s war
Brussels, 4 November 2022 The European Commission has approved a €1.34 billion (DKK 10 billion)...
EU Commission invests €3bn in innovative clean tech projects to accelerate Europe’s energy independence
Brussels, 3 November 2022 Today, the European Commission is launching the third call for large-scale projects under...
European Hydrogen Week 2022 boosts the uptake of hydrogen
Brussels, 24 October 2022 Today, the 2022 European Hydrogen Week kicks off in Brussels for a full...
EU Commissioner Simson and energy ministers to advance work on high energy prices
Brussels, 24 October 2022 Tomorrow, Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, will represent the Commission at the...
UK: Renewable energy innovation boosted by £37m government funding
London, 4 August 2022 Innovative biomass projects across the UK have today been awarded £37...
Sustainable aviation fuels: MEPs push for electricity and hydrogen in fuel mix
Strasbourg. 7 Juli 2022 Suppliers to start delivering sustainable fuel from 2025, reaching 85% of...
Insight EU Energy Monitoring 22 June 2022
ENERGY EFFIENCY EP Briefing – Fit for 55 package: Energy performance of buildings (recast) – PE...