Pre-ENNOH Formation: Paving the Way for Europe's Hydrogen Transmission Network
Key Ideas
- Pre-ENNOH, a temporary voluntary grouping, aims to facilitate the establishment of ENNOH by Q4 2025 with a focus on integrated models and hydrogen methodologies.
- Christoph von dem Bussche and Abel Enríquez lead the efforts with a 16-member board representing key European network operators.
- ACER has issued its opinion on the draft documents for ENNOH, emphasizing the importance of climate objectives and timely certification provisions.
- The successful receipt of the European Commission's opinion will prompt pre-ENNOH to finalize statutory documents within three months.
The Pre-ENNOH has been established by Europe's future hydrogen transmission network operators to collaborate on preparatory works for the upcoming European Network of Network Operators for Hydrogen (ENNOH), expected to be legally established by Q4 2025. Led by Christoph von dem Bussche and Abel Enríquez, the group aims to develop an integrated model and methodology for hydrogen transmission. The 16-member board includes representatives from various countries, emphasizing a pan-European cooperation. ACER has provided recommendations for the draft documents of ENNOH to align with climate objectives and ensure timely certification provisions by member states. Upon receiving the European Commission's opinion, Pre-ENNOH will move forward to finalize statutory documents, aligning the network for a smooth transition and efficient delivery of hydrogen services in compliance with EU regulations.