EU approves €45bn green hydrogen lifeline for industry

Source: ft.com

The European Commission greenlit state subsidies worth €45bn for 13 large-scale green hydrogen initiatives in countries including Germany, Italy, France and the Netherlands. Green hydrogen - hydrogen produced using renewable electricity - is seen as vital for cutting emissions in hard-to-abate sectors like steel and chemicals. The decision supports Europe's industrial strategy to scale up clean fuels, reduce reliance on imported energy and compete with rivals like the US and China.