Dutch Bill Introduces Annual Obligation for Renewable Hydrogen Usage
Key Ideas
- Netherlands introduces a bill requiring industrial plants with high hydrogen consumption to meet a percentage of their usage with renewable fuels.
- Challenges arise as some hydrogen users won't be connected to the Dutch hydrogen grid until 2027, leading to a proposed temporary exemption.
- A registry for certificates of renewable hydrogen will be established to verify compliance with the Annual Obligation, ensuring sustainability and credibility.
- The temporary exemption allows for administrative purchase of renewable hydrogen credits until 2029, overseen by regulatory authorities NEa and RVO.
The Netherlands is moving forward with a bill to enforce an Annual Obligation for operators of industrial plants with considerable hydrogen consumption to ensure a portion of their usage is met by renewable fuels. However, challenges arise as some users won't be connected to the Dutch hydrogen grid until 2027, hindering their compliance. To address this, a temporary exemption is proposed, allowing industries to attribute renewable hydrogen without the usual proof of sustainability until 2029. The exemption enables the administrative purchase of sustainability information instead of physical delivery, ensuring compliance with the obligation. Regulatory bodies NEa and RVO will oversee the implementation to prevent fraud and maintain system integrity. This pragmatic approach aims to help Dutch hydrogen users meet the ambitious targets of RED III and drive the country towards a more sustainable future.
Topics
Policy
Renewable Energy
Sustainability
Energy Transition
Legislation
Emissions Reduction
Industrial Plants
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