With COP30 opening in Brazil, the hydrogen sector arrives at the summit in a subdued mood. Fewer-than-expected FIDs, policy uncertainty and slow offtake formation have all weighed on 2025 progress. Industry figures say this reflects a natural “maturation phase”, with only the strongest business cases advancing. But COP30 still offers a platform to push practical […]
European hydrogen developments continued to gather pace through October 2025, with activity spanning financial closes, early-stage engineering, electrolyser deliveries and major acquisitions. The picture that emerges is a market inching steadily from pilot scale toward larger, bankable industrial platforms. Momentum remains uneven across countries, but the breadth of project activity underlines Europe’s commitment to building […]
A new European Commission study warns that Europe must agree on a common hydrogen quality standard to avoid costly market fragmentation as hydrogen pipeline networks expand. Unlike natural gas, Europe currently has no binding hydrogen quality rules, creating a rare opportunity for Member States to align before national specifications diverge. Prepared by LBST, DNV, DBI […]
On 12 November 2025, the European Commission opened the first call for interest under the new EU hydrogen mechanism — a major step toward building a functioning EU hydrogen market. The initiative is designed to match renewable and low-carbon hydrogen suppliers with future off-takers, improving market visibility, lowering uncertainty, and accelerating project development across Europe. […]
Japan’s hydrogen policy has entered a new phase with the introduction of a long-term Contract for Difference (CfD) scheme designed to close the cost gap between low-carbon hydrogen and conventional fuels. The mechanism provides developers with stable, predictable revenue by guaranteeing a fixed strike price for hydrogen over a 15-year support period. When production costs […]
Germany has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework that defines how hydrogen network capacity will be calculated, allocated and contracted across the future national hydrogen grid. The new rules, structured under the WaKandA and WasABi models, establish a harmonised Entry-Exit system that becomes mandatory from 1 January 2028. Under this approach, operators must offer the maximum […]
New findings highlight major gaps in European hydrogen policy and regional readiness — from funding and regulation to safety and technical skills. Europe’s ambition to build a world-leading hydrogen economy is advancing, but progress remains highly uneven between regions. Recent stakeholder data reveal that while awareness of hydrogen’s strategic value is strong, the depth of […]
A growing LNG supply wave is expected to keep gas prices lower through 2030 — redefining cost dynamics across the global hydrogen market and its blue-green balance. The global hydrogen market is entering a new phase as abundant LNG supply keeps gas prices soft through most of the decade. This shift is likely to favour […]
New data and studies highlight accelerating global hydrogen infrastructure — from trade corridors and backbone projects to regulatory harmonisation and shifting gas market dynamics. The global hydrogen infrastructure landscape is rapidly evolving as lower gas prices, network investments, and new policy frameworks converge to shape the next growth phase. In energy markets, softening LNG prices […]