2024 European Hydrogen Week: Uniting Stakeholders and Driving Innovation
Key Ideas
- Over 220 exhibitors showcased groundbreaking hydrogen technology and products to 9,000 attendees.
- Discussions emphasized the need for underground storage, power sector integration, stakeholder collaboration, and financial support for key assets like electrolysers.
- Certification and standardisation are crucial for global hydrogen trade, with a focus on creating an international commodity market.
- Despite challenges, progress is evident with large projects moving towards final investment decisions in the European hydrogen sector.
The 2024 European Hydrogen Week brought together stakeholders from various sectors of the hydrogen value chain for a comprehensive four-day event. With more than 220 exhibitors and over 9,000 attendees, the event provided a platform for showcasing innovative technology and market-ready products. Discussions during the B2B sessions highlighted the importance of underground hydrogen storage, closer ties between hydrogen and the power sector, collaboration among stakeholders, financial support for crucial infrastructure like electrolysers, and the need to simplify global trade rules. The high-level policy conference stressed the significance of certification and standardisation for hydrogen products to facilitate international trade, with a call for a digital product passport to enhance transparency and trust. While the European hydrogen market may not be meeting all its targets, there is evident progress with significant projects moving towards final investment decisions. The event, which featured engaging exhibitions, valuable networking opportunities, and insightful discussions, was hailed as a success by Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, CEO of Hydrogen Europe. Looking ahead, the next European Hydrogen Week is scheduled for 29 September to 3 October 2025 in Brussels, promising another week of knowledge sharing and collaborative planning.