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.

A new report from IRENA anticipates that international trade in green hydrogen and its derivatives could represent up to 20% of global demand by 2050. The study identifies Europe as the key import region and highlights Latin America, Africa and the Middle East as leading exporters.