Europe urged to step-up its renewable hydrogen game Regulation & Policy

The Renewable Hydrogen Coalition (RHC), representing Europe’s renewable hydrogen value chain, is urging EU leaders to intensify support measures to ensure the continent remains a global frontrunner in renewable hydrogen. At the Renewable Hydrogen Summit on December 4, 2025, Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen reaffirmed the European Commission’s commitment to accelerating renewable hydrogen deployment, while the RHC called for a comprehensive “new deal” to help the sector maintain Europe’s early leadership amid increasing global competition. The summit declaration highlighted several urgent actions: creating stronger demand incentives for products made with renewable hydrogen, expanding renewable hydrogen supply, building out electricity and hydrogen infrastructure, and ensuring public financing is sufficient to scale technologies to meet EU climate and energy targets. A major announcement at the summit was the launch of the third European Hydrogen Bank auction, supported by €1.3 billion in EU funding. This budget is being expanded significantly through national contributions: Spain is adding €415 million, while Germany is matching the EU’s €1.3 billion, bringing the total auction budget to over €3 billion. The RHC welcomed these contributions as proof of the Hydrogen Bank’s growing significance and encouraged more Member States to participate. This call to ramp up action comes shortly after the European Commission approved a new list of 235 cross-border energy infrastructure projects, including 100 hydrogen and electrolyze projects, all designated as Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) or Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs). These projects will receive streamlined permitting and access to EU funding, reflecting Europe’s push to accelerate renewable hydrogen infrastructure and strengthen its position in the global clean energy landscape.