On the 4th of February, CO2 Value Europe, alongside 16 organisations, co-signed a joint statement calling for urgent political action to address critical challenges in the EU RFNBO sector. Without an immediate reality check, Europe risks falling short of its 2030 renewable hydrogen targets.
The gap between political vision and market reality is widening. Electrolyser deployment remains slow, production costs are too high, and infrastructure investment is lacking. Administrative delays, missing demand-side support, and the absence of a clear long-term strategy further hinder progress.
We urge the EU to:
🔵 Making a reality check to hydrogen derivatives production, through an impact assessment of current criteria and whether it is delivering against EU targets
🔵 Adopt swiftly a pragmatic Delegated Regulation on low-carbon fuels
🔵 Accelerate infrastructure development and hydrogen derivatives market creation
🔵 Strengthen demand incentives for hydrogen derivatives adoption
Closing the gap between ambition and reality requires urgent action. With the right policies, investments, and market frameworks, Europe can unlock hydrogen derivatives’ full potential and meet its 2030 targets. Now is the moment to take meaningful steps toward a sustainable energy future.
Find the full statement here.
