During a visit to South Africa, the European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, announced plans for the European Commission to introduce a 'match-making platform' in mid-2025. This platform aims to facilitate the connection between European demand for green hydrogen and international green hydrogen producers. Commissioner Simson emphasized the importance of supporting the development of South Africa's green hydrogen economy. The European Hydrogen Bank's successful first auction for domestic green hydrogen production further demonstrated the potential of green hydrogen initiatives. The upcoming platform is expected to contribute to the growth of the global green hydrogen market and assist in advancing sustainable energy transitions worldwide.