UPDATE - MEPs adopt low-carbon hydrogen definition, nuclear included

The European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) on Thursday voted to adopt a definition of low-carbon hydrogen that includes hydrogen produced using nuclear power.

French MEP Christophe Grudler shared the news on Twitter, noting that low-carbon hydrogen will be defined as hydrogen derived from non-renewable sources and meeting a greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction threshold of at least 70% compared to fossil fuels.

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Victoire, ça y est, l’hydrogène bas carbone a une definition !

Nous venons de voter en @EP_Industry sur la position du Parlement pour la régulation du marché de l'hydrogène.

Une premier étape, mais le travail continue pour donner un cadre européen sur l'hydrogène. pic.twitter.com/N9DdW1HTgy

— Christophe GRUDLER (@GrudlerCh) February 9, 2023

On Thursday, the ITRE Committee adopted its position on two legislative acts to facilitate access to the grid for renewable and low-carbon gases, such as biomethane and hydrogen, while also establishing a certification system for low-carbon gases.

“We want to boost the development of biomethane and create incentives for producers and consumers to switch to green and low-carbon hydrogen. Special support should be given to upscaling renewable and low-carbon gases in our coal regions. We are also strengthening the joint gas purchasing scheme and making all gas contracts in the EU more transparent,” said Jerzy Buzek, rapporteur on the adopted regulation.