BRIEFING: EU green hydrogen ambition thwarted by over-regulation, as race for cheaper alternatives accelerates

Published 16:01 on April 23, 2025  /  Last updated at 16:01 on April 23, 2025  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, International

Europe’s strict rules in classifying 'green' hydrogen could mean as little as 17% of the current pipeline will come to the market by 2030, according to analysts, at a time when fast moving developments in natural hydrogen or processing oil could be a game changer for the industry.
Europe’s strict rules in classifying 'green' hydrogen could mean as little as 17% of the current pipeline will come to the market by 2030, according to analysts, at a time when fast moving developments in natural hydrogen or processing oil could be a game changer for the industry.


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