The new CISAF state aid framework will largely determine whether and how EU states can support their industries and new power plants. The former German government wanted the Commission to make changes for power generation capacities and automotive suppliers, among others.
By Manuel Berkel
On Tuesday, EU member states approved the simplification of the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). But this is only the beginning of a much broader debate about how the climate instrument actually works. Criticism of CBAM's potential to create trade barriers is growing.
By Lukas Knigge
A road stretching around 1,150 kilometers through southwest China is reserved exclusively for hydrogen trucks. The German technology group Bosch has been involved in the state-run mega-project. The German company hopes that Europe will learn from the project.
By Christian Domke Seidel
EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné wants to develop a European framework for the production of geological white hydrogen. Deposits of 46 million tons are suspected in north-eastern France alone.
By Manuel Berkel
With an earlier review of the assessment criteria for hydrogen produced with nuclear energy – also known as red hydrogen – the Commission is taking a step towards European nuclear power operators.
By Lukas Knigge
According to a new study, the goal of installing hydrogen electrolyzers with a capacity of ten gigawatts in Germany by 2030 is likely to be achieved. In the longer term, however, more electrolyzers and additional hydrogen imports are essential.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Hydrogen plays a decisive role in the transformation of the economy and autonomous energy generation. Kerstin Andreae (BDEW) and Bernd Weber (Epico) expect the new German government to show maximum commitment to a European alliance.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The EU Commission has published an internal estimate of how much green hydrogen the industrial, shipping and aviation sectors will have to use by law by 2030. However, the range of fluctuation is wide.
By Manuel Berkel
The German chemical industry faces a "task of the century": The path to net zero emissions requires large investments and low-carbon substitute raw materials are in short supply and compete with other sectors, as two new studies show. However, the Federation of German Industries also sees opportunities in the climate transition.
By Nico Beckert
Daimler Truck is launching a small series with the first 100 tractor units with fuel cell drive. The manufacturer of commercial vehicles is now receiving €226 million from the hydrogen IPCEI.
By Markus Grabitz
