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Will Europe have a hydrogen production center by 2030?

Based on a large-scale energy system modeling analysis, we project the emergence of hydrogen production centers across Europe by 2030, with major centers likely located in the continent’s periphery as we transition toward a low-carbon energy system by 2050.

Does a European hydrogen infrastructure support a rapid scale-up of production centers?

A European hydrogen infrastructure supports a rapid scale-up of key production centers at Europe’s periphery. However, uncertainties in hydrogen demand, production pathways, and potential imports challenge the network design and storage development.

When will OMV's hydrogen plant go into operation?

The plant is scheduled to go into operation at the end of 2027, subject to the funding approval. The project underlines OMV’s pioneering position in green hydrogen production in the refinery sector in Europe. The company already operates a 10 MW electrolyzer in Austria.

How is Ewe transforming regional gas infrastructure for green hydrogen?

As part of the ‘H2 Pipeline Infrastructure North-West’ project within ‘Clean Hydrogen Coastline’, EWE is optimising regional gas infrastructure for green hydrogen. By constructing and repurposing multiple pipeline sections, EWE is ensuring connections to the future European hydrogen transport network.

Why is a European hydrogen infrastructure important?

This study emphasizes the importance of rapidly scaling up electrolysis capacity, building hydrogen networks and storage facilities, deploying renewable electricity generation, and ensuring coherent coordination across European nations. A European hydrogen infrastructure supports a rapid scale-up of key production centers at Europe’s periphery.

Are hydrogen infrastructure build-outs connecting neighboring European nations with Western and Central European demands?

Here, we assess the emergence of hydrogen infrastructure build-outs connecting neighboring European nations through hydrogen import and domestic production centers with Western and Central European demands via four distinct hydrogen corridors.