Bringing Hydrogen to the EU Market

In this episode of Clean Energy Talks video blog with Joris Vlasblom, an experienced energy advisor specializing in hydrogen, renewable energy, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), we talk about bringing hydrogen to the EU Market:

I. EU Hydrogen Targets & Demand

How do you assess the current demand for hydrogen and its derivatives in the EU?

How aligned is the current market demand with the EU’s hydrogen targets for 2030 and beyond?

II. Market Entry & Readiness

What are the biggest challenges to bringing hydrogen into the EU market today?

III. Certifications & Standards

How can producers confirm the compliance of hydrogen with EU market requirements?

How crucial is the RFNBO certification for accessing the EU market?

IV. Infrastructure & Technology

What infrastructure gaps (e.g. ports, pipelines, storage) are most urgent to address?

V. Practical Solutions

What are some practical steps companies should take when planning to enter the EU hydrogen market?

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The Impact of Renewable Hydrogen on the Power System

electrolyser at the intersection of the hydrogen and electricity markets, the associated revenue streams, and possible support mechanisms

Figure: Electrolyser at the intersection of the hydrogen and electricity markets, the associated revenue streams, and possible support mechanisms

Source: Market Design and Regulatory Framework for Viable and Flexible Hydrogen Production Report, June 2025

New ENTSO-E Report: The Impact of Renewable Hydrogen on the Power System

This comprehensive report offers valuable insights into the growing hydrogen market and its interdependence with the electricity system.

✅ Key Takeaways:

📌 System Integration is Key

Electrolysers and hydrogen facilities should be strategically planned, located, and operated in coordination with the power system to maximise system benefits and consumer value.

📌 Location Matters

Whether near renewable energy sources, hydrogen demand centers, or both — the siting and grid connection (on-grid/off-grid) of electrolysers are crucial for infrastructure optimisation, especially as natural gas is phased out.

📌 Smart Regulation & Market Design

Policies defining renewable hydrogen must consider not just the hydrogen sector, but also incentivise investments that support the power system and accelerate decarbonisation.

📌 Flexibility Potential

Electrolysers could provide valuable short-duration flexibility via implicit and explicit demand response, especially as the market matures.

📌 Contributing to Resource Adequacy

Power-to-Hydrogen (P2H2) supports the grid through demand response. Hydrogen-to-Power (H2P) can offer carbon-neutral backup via repurposed gas turbines and capacity mechanisms.

📌 Certification Trade-offs

Hydrogen regulation (e.g., GOs and RFNBO criteria) must find a balance between strict decarbonisation goals and power system needs. To strike a balance, GOs and RFNBO requirements should be designed with flexibility in mind.

➡️ Source: Report on Impact of Renewable Hydrogen on the Power System

Hydrogen Offtake Security

In this episode of Clean Energy Talks video blog with Khrystyna Kasyanova, a Green Hydrogen Business Development Manager at RP Global, we talk about hydrogen offtake agreements in the EU and globally:

  • What is the current state of the hydrogen sector?
  • What actions have you taken to identify potential offtakers?
  • Where do you see the highest potential for green hydrogen?
  • How can the price gap between grey hydrogen and green hydrogen be overcome?
  • What actions would you recommend to companies aiming to secure green hydrogen offtake agreements?

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Hydrogen Market

In this episode of Clean Energy Talks video blog with Francesco Tonci Ottieri della Ciaja, the Founder of IndHex, we talk about the development of the hydrogen market by answering these questions:

  • What is the current state of the hydrogen market?
  • What is the general mood in the hydrogen market?
  • Hydrogen targets and hydrogen project development: is it feasible to achieve all the hydrogen targets in the EU?
  • Hydrogen prices: What are the main challenges related to hydrogen prices?

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Electrolysis technologies

In this episode of Clean Energy Talks video blog with Carlos Bernuy-Lopez, a Senior Consultant and Thought Leader at Ramboll, we talk about electrolysis technologies by answering these questions:

  • Why does electrolytic technology still dominate?
  • Are there any differences in the production of hydrogen from nuclear and renewable electricity using electrolysers?
  • Is there still room for innovation and research and development (R&D) projects in this area?
  • What advantages and disadvantages of the electrolysis technology should we consider?
  • Can the EU secure a supply of these materials for electrolysis technologies?
  • When considering electrolysis technologies for hydrogen projects, what capital expenditures (CAPEX) can be expected?
  • Which types of electrolysis technologies are the most efficient?

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Hydrogen Production: centralized or decentralized

In this episode of Clean Energy Talks video blog with Beau Broen, Project Manager Hydrogen of New Energy Coalition, we discuss decentralized and centralized hydrogen production by answering these questions:

  • Where can we use a decentralized approach for hydrogen production?
  • What are the cost differences between centralized and decentralized hydrogen production?
  • Are there any differences in project complexity between centralized and decentralized production pathways?
  • Are there any bottlenecks for decentralized production?
  • Are there any improvements in permitting processes on the national (local) levels for hydrogen projects?

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