Europe is being left behind by China and the USA when it comes to hydrogen, warns the Boston Consulting Group in a new study. However, the EU Commission is already planning several measures to reduce dependence on China.
By Nico Beckert
On Wednesday, the Federal Cabinet approved the hydrogen import strategy. A new study shows which corridors could be used to bring hydrogen to Europe and Germany. However, further efforts are needed to achieve this.
By Alina Leimbach
The EU's hydrogen targets are too ambitious, warns the European Court of Auditors in a new report. The member states need a strategy as to which industries they want to keep in Europe.
By Manuel Berkel
Germany plans to introduce new labels to promote the use of more green raw materials. These labels can then be used to require quotas for green steel, cement, ammonia and ethylene in public tenders or as part of EU regulations.
By Alex Veit
According to a recent study, the deployment of hydrogen could make the global energy transition more cost-effective. This is particularly true for international shipping and aviation, where costs could be reduced. However, the overall role of hydrogen remains relatively small.
By Lisa Kuner
A Polish-German energy transition forum utilized a government representative from Warsaw to call for stricter sanctions against Moscow. The German Ministry of Economic Affairs sees opportunities for cooperation with Poland in hydrogen and offshore wind power.
By Manuel Berkel
The rapid construction of a core network is a prerequisite for ramping up Germany's hydrogen market. However, the Federal Network Agency's application deadline is likely to be postponed, and investors are still deciding whether to get on board.
By Lukas Bayer
How independent is German economist Veronika Grimm? Her dissenting vote on hydrogen trucks gives this question new urgency.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
All major Chinese car manufacturers invest considerable resources in hydrogen mobility. Will it become a success story like electromobility? It is a technological gamble with an uncertain outcome, not least because it would require a complex infrastructure.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Despite the Middle East crisis, Chancellor Scholz is making time for his planned visit to the Bosch plant for hydrogen drives in Chongqing. The plant is an example of how German companies still have opportunities for future technologies in China.
By Christiane Kuehl
