European Union

Provides funding for renewables and has broader ambitions for hydrogen production, such as the REPowerEU initiative.

The EU implemented the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) as a policy tool to regulate carbon emissions in imported goods. CBAM was adopted by European heads of state and government in July 2020 and confirmed by the European Parliament in 2021. The mechanism entered its transitional phase from 2023-2025 and move

Established green hydrogen targets via RED III, requiring transposition by Member States by 21 May 2025. Italy adhered strictly to these for transport and industry sectors.[1][5]

Provider of post-pandemic recovery funds

The EU supports green hydrogen through REPowerEU, aiming to reduce fossil fuel dependence, ensure energy security, and meet 2030 climate targets. The Andalusian Valley is part of projects benefiting from EU funding, and the EU is facilitating the creation of pan-European hydrogen corridors and hubs.

The EU supports green mobility and clean energy projects under various frameworks and funding packages. In this initiative, the EU is a co-funder through the EBIN programme, aligning with its Green Deal ambition to decarbonize regional transport.[1][3]

The EU coordinates efforts such as the Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)—central to the economics of green hydrogen in Greece—and has set overall targets for green hydrogen production and climate neutrality by 2050.[5]

The EU is a potential market for Moroccan green hydrogen exports, with plans for an undersea hydrogen pipeline connecting Morocco to the European market.

Mandates shore power infrastructure at major harbors by 2030 and funded 40% of the HyFlex pilot program through its Horizon 2030 Clean Ports Initiative.

Sets climate policy framework including Fit for 55 package and European Clean Hydrogen Alliance, driving hydrogen bus initiatives.

The European Union is providing funding and strategic support for sustainability initiatives, including Palma's hydrogen bus project.

The EU approved Germany's €5 billion subsidy scheme and sets broader climate targets including 2050 climate neutrality and 55% emissions reduction by 2030.

Providing financial support and hydrogen programs to accelerate Daimler's hydrogen goals and infrastructure development.

The EU has designated GASCADE's Flow program as a Project of Common Interest (PCI), underscoring its importance in the region's energy strategy.

The European Union has set aggressive goals for reducing transportation emissions, which Germany's subsidy cuts could make harder to meet.

The EU has set ambitious goals for importing renewable hydrogen, creating a market opportunity for countries like Morocco to export hydrogen-based products.

The EU's NextGenerationEU program is providing €15 million in funding for the Castellón green hydrogen plant through Spain's Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan. The EU also has ambitious goals for carbon neutrality by 2050.

Co-funder of the Horizon Europe program and the sHYpS project aimed at decarbonizing the maritime sector.

The European Union is funding the RHeaDHy project and has established the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) which guides the deployment of hydrogen refueling stations.

Recognized the Southern Hydrogen Corridor as a Project of Common Interest (PCI), solidifying its role in Europe's energy transition strategy.

The EU is a proponent of green hydrogen, supported by funding initiatives like its €2 billion hydrogen auction, setting a benchmark for other regions.

The primary subject of this energy strategy, seeking to secure energy independence, manage costs, and advance decarbonization by 2050.

The EU has announced a new policy framework offering subsidies for hydrogen infrastructure and vehicle deployment to meet zero-emissions targets.

The EU is implementing new auction rules and resilience requirements to protect its hydrogen technology market from Chinese competition as part of its green energy transition strategy.

The European Union has been actively pressing to advance green hydrogen technology, processes, subsidies, and regulations to boost production, distribution, and use, while also seeking to decarbonize and improve energy security.