Europe Leading the Way: The Rise of Hydrogen Projects in the Region
Key Ideas
- Nearly 680 active hydrogen projects tracked in Western Europe, with the region having almost half of the global market share in hydrogen projects.
- EU's 2020 hydrogen strategy aims for 10mt/yr of green hydrogen production and imports by 2030 to support net-zero goals.
- European Commission outlines a phased approach to implement hydrogen infrastructure and production up to 2050, starting with installing 6GW of renewable hydrogen electrolysers by 2024.
- Focus areas of the EU's hydrogen strategy include investment support, production and demand, market creation, infrastructure development, research, and international cooperation.
The GEI database is closely monitoring the progress of nearly 680 hydrogen projects across Western Europe, reflecting the region's substantial share in global hydrogen initiatives. The EU's hydrogen strategy, unveiled in 2020, is pivotal in realizing the region's net-zero objectives. With a target to achieve 10mt/yr of green hydrogen by 2030, the strategy emphasizes a multi-faceted approach covering investment facilitation, production enhancement, market establishment, infrastructure expansion, research advancements, and global partnerships. The European Commission's roadmap extends this vision to 2050, with Phase 1 (2020-24) focusing on deploying 6GW of renewable hydrogen electrolysers to foster a production capacity of up to 1mt/yr. This strategic initiative underscores Europe's leadership in driving the hydrogen revolution and sets a robust foundation for sustainable energy transition in the region.