In a significant move, European Union member states have given the green light to the establishment of a new single hydrogen operator aimed at increasing the use of renewable and low-carbon gases in the EU's energy infrastructure. The European Commission's 'Gas Package' proposal, focusing on common internal rules for renewable, low-carbon gases, natural gas, and hydrogen, led to the creation of the European Network of Network Operators for Hydrogen. Despite initial opposition from some countries like Czechia, Greece, Romania, and Bulgaria, the vote in favor of the proposal was almost unanimous, except for Hungary's dissent. The new rules emphasize integrated and transparent network planning, with the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators taking charge of overseeing the future hydrogen market. Member states have two years to incorporate the regulations into their national legislation, offering tariff discounts and incentives for market integration. Leading markets like France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Poland currently dominate hydrogen production, but there is a need to transition to domestic renewable hydrogen production to meet the EU's targets. While some lawmakers raised concerns about the lack of a clear timeline to phase out fossil fuels and potential excessive hydrogen development, they appreciated the establishment of a dedicated hydrogen planning structure to prevent conflicts of interest between fossil fuel and hydrogen sectors.