EU to Launch Joint Hydrogen Buying Platform in September 🌍
The European Union will kick off its joint purchasing platform for critical resources with hydrogen procurement in September 2025, according to EU sources. The initiative aims to strengthen Europe's bargaining power and secure better deals in the hydrogen market. Following hydrogen, the EU plans to extend joint purchasing to critical minerals—likely in the third quarter—while gas will be added later, though no timeline has been confirmed. The move is part of the bloc’s broader strategy to reduce reliance on China and boost supply chain security for key materials essential to the green transition.