Synthetic fuels expert Brais Armiño argues that the absence of national transposition of the European renewables directive is delaying hydrogen projects. According to the IEA, the potential of low-emission hydrogen will shrink by 25% by 2030.

Three major green hydrogen projects led by French firms are moving forward in the United Kingdom, backed by public funding and totalling over 250 MW of electrolysis capacity. With active roles in the Tees, Wallsend and Fawley initiatives, companies like Lhyfe, EDF, Hynamics and Hy24 are strengthening their global presence and shaping the future of renewable hydrogen deployment in Europe.

A Wood Mackenzie report warns that European refineries could become the initial driving force for green hydrogen: they have already invested over US$5 billion, supported by RED III, although high costs and slow regulatory adoption are still hindering expansion.

POWERCHINA is advancing the global energy transition with solar, hydropower and green hydrogen projects in Spain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Uzbekistan, providing solutions to drought, extreme heat and cutting emissions across Europe and Central Asia.

ACER has recommended that Member States implement inter-temporal cost allocation schemes for hydrogen networks. The mechanism, already operational in Germany, aims to mitigate financial risks during the early deployment phase, which is marked by low demand and evolving regulatory frameworks.

With up to €1.1 billion available, the new round will support renewable and low-carbon hydrogen projects, including a maritime-specific segment and incentives to avoid dependency on Chinese electrolyzers.

In a new policy paper, Hydrogen Europe calls on the EU to integrate clean hydrogen into its core energy security strategy—highlighting its role in system flexibility, long-term storage, and reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels.