Germany’s new ‘hydrogen-ready’ gas units to lead to emissions bump, say analysts

Published 17:29 on August 4, 2023  /  Last updated at 17:29 on August 4, 2023  / Rebecca Gualandi /  EMEA, EU ETS

Germany’s plan to tender 24 GW of hydrogen and fossil gas units from 2024 could lead to the release of almost 5 MtCO2 emissions per year as industry is expected to take time to build a low-carbon hydrogen supply chain, analysts told Carbon Pulse.
Germany’s plan to tender 24 GW of hydrogen and fossil gas units from 2024 could lead to the release of almost 5 MtCO2 emissions per year as industry is expected to take time to build a low-carbon hydrogen supply chain, analysts told Carbon Pulse.


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