Low-carbon hydrogen: how a marginal energy source became an explosive political battle

The European Commission’s draft definition of low-carbon hydrogen is being presented to national experts on 19 May. The seemingly dry dossier has prompted significant concerns from the EU’s most powerful member states, and attention from the highest political level. Contexte outlines how a technical argument over secondary legislation has reignited a much more fiery dispute over national energy mixes.
16 May 2025 at 8h00
Energy
Hydrogen has become an explosive political issue. iStock

Further reading

Main document ghg methodology low carbon fuels 29 avril 2025
Annexe ghg methodology low carbon fuels
energy.ec.europa.eu
acte délégué H2 bas carbone en consultation - 27 sept
non paper allemand H2 bas carbone
Cz position - H2 bas carbone
Be h2 asso- position
Sk H2 association - H2 bas carbone
Main document ghg methodology low carbon fuels 29 avril 2025
Annexe ghg methodology low carbon fuels
energy.ec.europa.eu
acte délégué H2 bas carbone en consultation - 27 sept
non paper allemand H2 bas carbone
Cz position - H2 bas carbone
Be h2 asso- position
Sk H2 association - H2 bas carbone
eur-lex.europa.eu
EUR-Lex - 52022DC0230 - EN - EUR-Lex
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