Summary
Cefic stresses the importance of low-carbon hydrogen in decarbonising high-temperature industrial processes and calls for a regulatory framework that supports both renewable and low-carbon hydrogen to accelerate the EU’s hydrogen economy. The paper highlights the need for regulatory clarity, fair treatment of different hydrogen sources, and robust emissions accounting. Cefic proposes several technical recommendations to ensure a level playing field, reduce investor uncertainty, and facilitate the certification and uptake of low-carbon fuels across the EU.
Key Takeaways:
- Regulatory certainty and fair treatment of low-carbon hydrogen are essential to scale up production and investment.
- Emissions accounting should allow project-specific data and recognise supplier-specific values for both fossil inputs and electricity.
- Certification systems must ensure traceability, transparency, and equal recognition of imported low-carbon fuels.