The European Commission has approved state aid schemes for renewable hydrogen production in Austria and Lithuania, totaling €400 million and €36 million, respectively. These funds will support the production of 112,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen in Austria and 13,000 tonnes in Lithuania, contributing to reducing CO2 emissions. The initiatives align with the EU's Clean Industrial Deal and the REPowerEU Plan, focusing on decarbonization and reducing reliance on Russian fossil fuels. The aid will be distributed through a competitive bidding process managed by the European Climate, Infrastructure, and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), ensuring transparency and adherence to EU regulations. The European Commission's assessment emphasized the importance of these schemes in accelerating renewable hydrogen production and promoting decarbonization across various sectors. Overall, the approval of these state aid schemes highlights the EU's dedication to expanding renewable hydrogen production and advancing towards a greener energy transition.