European Union Level

On September 17, 2020, the European Commission (EC) published a communication “Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition. Investing in a climate-neutral future for the benefit of our people”. It indicates that it is economically feasible to achieve a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, compared to 1990, instead of the 40% target approved in 2018. Implementation of the new target is required to meet the climate neutrality target by 2050.

Table below summarizes the EC’s proposals that would affect the renewable hydrogen future. For all the proposed political goals mentioned below, the EC should publish a legislative proposal by June 2021.