European Commission : a consultation launched to shape the forthcoming Hydrogen Strategy

The European Commission has launched a 4-week call for evidence and targeted stakeholder consultation to gather input to help shape the forthcoming Hydrogen Strategy, on 26 October 2026.

“Despite the framework in place, the production and use of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen are developing more slowly than initially expected, with limited operational capacity and challenges in bringing projects to sufficient maturity,” the Commission said.

The aim of the consultation is to seek stakeholders’ views on how to improve the current functioning of the electricity forward markets. The objective is therefore to gather factual information, knowledge and perception about current issues and potential ways to address the barriers to the uptake of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen derivatives.

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