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Hydrogen Mechanism

🔹 New milestone for the EU hydrogen market! 🔹

On 12 November, the European Commission launched the first call for interest under the Hydrogen Mechanism, which is a key step to connect potential suppliers and buyers of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and its derivatives across the EU.

🔗 Official announcement

🔗 Hydrogen Mechanism platform

💡 What is the Hydrogen Mechanism?

An online platform that supports market development for renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and its derivatives, such as ammonia, methanol, and electro-sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF).

📅 Key timeline:

  • 12 Nov 2025 – 2 Jan 2026: Submission phase: Suppliers are invited to submit supply offers.
  • 19 Jan 2026: Publication of anonymised supply offers.
  • 19 Jan – 20 Mar 2026: Off-takers express their interest.
  • 31 Mar 2026: Results available to participants.

➡️ Why it matters:

  • Connects future demand and supply, reducing market uncertainty;
  • Increases transparency and visibility of potential partners;
  • Facilitates hydrogen infrastructure and financing access;
  • Encourages market engagement and new business opportunities.

The Hydrogen Mechanism is another important step toward building a hydrogen market.

The Hydrogen Mechanism under the EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform. Update
Submission phase: Opening 12 November 2025 until 2 January 2026. Suppliers are invited to submit supply offers. Publication of call for interest: 19 January 2026. Publication of anonymised information sheets about the supply offers. Expression of interest: Opening 19 January 2026 until 20 March 2026. Off-takers are invited to express their interest. Results: 31 March 2026. Results are available to participants of the call.
Products: Renewable (RFNBO) and low‑carbon; Hydrogen and derivatives (ammonia, methanol, eSAFs, eMethane).