EU Hydrogen Auction
π’ New EU Hydrogen Auction β Draft Terms & Conditions Open for Feedback
The European Commission has published the draft Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) for the IF25 Hydrogen Auction, the third call under the European Hydrogen Bank, set to launch by the end of 2025.
βοΈ Whatβs new in this round?
Proposed Budget: EUR 1.1 billion, split across three topics:
- Topic 1: EUR 400 million β RFNBO and/or electrolytic low-carbon hydrogen
- Topic 2: EUR 400 million β RFNBO hydrogen only
- Topic 3: EUR 200 million β RFNBO and/or electrolytic low-carbon hydrogen for maritime applications
βοΈ Key Updates:
π Broader Scope: Support extended to include electrolytic low-carbon hydrogen alongside RFNBOs
π Electrolyser Resilience: Aligned with the NZIA Implementing Act (C(2025) 2900), simplifying some earlier resilience criteria
π Environmental Screening: New evaluation against Do-No-Significant-Harm (DNSH) principles
π No Double Funding: Projects already funded under the Innovation Fund or other EU sources are not eligible
π Electricity Sourcing Plan: Projects must show a credible strategy for sourcing 100% of required electricity. For low-carbon hydrogen, at least 60% of non-renewable input must meet the 70% emissions savings threshold defined in Directive (EU) 2024/1788.
β‘οΈ Whatβs next?
- Stakeholder feedback will be gathered through the consultation
- Feedback will be incorporated into the final design of the auction
- The final version of T&Cs will be published with the auction launch in Q4 2025
π Feedback deadline: 14 September 2025
π Draft Terms & Conditions available here: Innovation Fund IF25 Hydrogen Auction. Draft Terms and Conditions
π¬ Provide feedback here: IF25 Auction – Draft T&Cs public consultation