Core Insights - The European hydrogen sector is at a crossroads, facing regulatory challenges that could hinder the development of a clean hydrogen market [1] - Despite frustrations with the EU's regulatory framework, there is a consensus that Europe will become the largest center for low-carbon hydrogen demand globally [1] Group 1: Regulatory Challenges - Participants at the "European Hydrogen Week" expressed widespread frustration with the EU's complex regulatory framework [1] - The revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) mandates that by 2030, 42% of industrial hydrogen must come from renewable non-biological sources (RFNBO), with strict requirements on additionality, time correlation, and geographical correlation [1] - Industry representatives argue that these regulations will increase costs and are calling for a delay in implementation [1] Group 2: Project Developments - Significant projects were highlighted, including a green hydrogen procurement agreement between Germany's Rhine Group and France's TotalEnergies for 30,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, to be transported via a 600 km pipeline [1] - Shell's Rotterdam project, featuring a 200 MW electrolyzer, is expected to produce 22,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, with a new 30 km pipeline for delivery to an energy and chemical park [1] Group 3: Industry Perspectives - Representatives from Oman and India criticized the current EU regulations as difficult to implement, particularly regarding the standards for the electricity source used in green hydrogen production [2] - Thyssenkrupp's new CEO emphasized the need for a clear planning framework and supportive regulatory environment from the EU to facilitate industry compliance [2]
“欧洲氢能周”:监管框架阻碍欧洲氢市场发展
Zhong Guo Hua Gong Bao·2025-11-17 02:48