Regulation

In this segment, Hydrogen Valleys provide additional insights into the regulatory side of their projects. What are the main regulatory hurdles? What are the regulatory provisions that Hydrogen Valleys value as key for the success of their project?

Main regulatory hurdles (number (share) of Valleys)

This question provides insights into the main regulatory hurdles of Hydrogen Valleys displaying both the number of Valleys as well as the share of all Valleys that identified the respective hurdle. Use the filter options to find out information on Hydrogen Valleys based on more specific characteristics. Please note that the Hydrogen Valleys were able to choose multiple answers.

Key regulatory provisions

For this segment, Hydrogen Valleys were asked about the key regulatory provisions that impact their projects. Please see below a selection of insightful answers from the Hydrogen Valleys themselves.

"Led by CORFO and supported by the Ministry of National Property, the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Economy."
"More than 11,000 hectares of public land will be available for the construction of a large scale facility for the production of hydrogen from renewable energy projects."
"Pre-Investment studies have already been made, strategic evaluation of land and mining rights, topographical study, geo-technical study, solar resource, wind, corrosiveness and meteorology as well as industrial water supply alternatives."
"IPCEI calls."
"Time of implementation, cost of project and amount of the state aid."
"CO2 reductions."
"Permits: construction permits, civil work, environmental permits and all around necessary procedures controlled by state authorities."
"In order to generate sufficient demand and willingness to pay, a regulatory framework for industrial players to incentivise the use of green hydrogen will be needed (e.g. RED II)."
"Projects are targeting Just Transition regions."
"Application to the IPCEI programme could allow covering the funding gap."
"In the Spanish gas quality specification blending is currently allowed until 5%. A modification is under evaluation to provide greater flexibility."
"Renewable hydrogen is supported by the National Energy and Climate Plan."
"The regional hydrogen policy strategy."
"European, national and local funds (private and public)."
Partnership between Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional Council & CEA on R&D development (High temperature electrolysis, PEM fuel cells, Hydrogen solar PV)
Get better air quality
"Funding and upcoming taxation of CO2 emissions."
"Distinction between grey, blue and green hydrogen."
"Strategy plans for climate and sustainable mobility, European regulations (Clean Vehicle Directive, Directive for Infrastructures for Alternative Fuels, RES I and RES II) as well as regional and European funding programs."
"Exemption from a tax regarding the energy purchase (called "accisa")."
"Public awareness and sensitivity regarding air pollution, noise pollution and the climate problem."
"European funding programs (FCH JU, LIFE, CEF) supporting new technologies related to climate actions."
"European Directives."
"Roll-out in larger scale needs understanding on individual scale by stakeholders."
"Hydrogen Strategy for the Orkney Islands (published in 2020) and Scottish Energy Strategy (published in 2018), the latter includes hydrogen and local energy systems as a key priority."
"FIT for RES (H2 production from curtailment)."
"The project deploys H2 technologies and works on regulatory aspects across the entire value chain, including distribution of H2 both by road and RO-RO ferries, use for heating and power in public buildings and port facilities."
"Reduction of CO2 emissions (EU regulations - obligations)."
"Exemptions for gas grid injections."
"The initiative is part of a broader agreement between the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism and the Balearic Government with Enagás, Acciona and CEMEX to reindustrialize the Lloseta area of Mallorca."
"Application to the FCH JU call could help to cover part of the funding gap."
"The project includes large-scale green H2 production via electrolysis at multi-MW scale including the deployment of local grid infrastructure and the interconnection of the existing electricity and gas regional networks."
"Renewable hydrogen is supported by the Regional Balearic Government, the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism and the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge."
"PPE for the French Guiana draws a carbon free grid for 2030."
"Electricity price is competitive with the existing solution."
"Carbon regulations."
"Need for energy storage driven by growing curtailment of renewables."
"This project is primarily funded via a government grant from the California Air Resources Board, which includes several requirements/provisions."
Environmental permits and subsidies / grants
Financial input stakeholders
PNIEC (National plan of energy and climate), Hydrogen Roadmap (a committment to renewable hydrogen)
Exemption from use of system charges and levies is crucial for profitability of grid integrated electrolyser operation
PNIEC (National plan of energy and climate), Spanish Hydrogen Roadmap (a committment to renewable hydrogen)
RED II, pending on 2021 delegated acts
MOU has been signed with Tatweer (SEZ Development)
Allignment with regional, federal and European hydrogen and industrial strategies
Security of affordable and climate neutral energy and feedstock supply
Support for innovation
CO2 reduction targets
Potential funding for proof of concepts from state
Potential tax benefits
There are numerous regulatory provisions associated with the wind energy.
"Exemptions for gas grid injections."
"Hydrogen Strategy for the Orkney Islands (published in 2020) and Scottish Energy Strategy (published in 2018), the latter includes hydrogen and local energy systems as a key priority."
"FIT for RES (H2 production from curtailment)."
"The project deploys H2 technologies and works on regulatory aspects across the entire value chain, including distribution of H2 both by road and RO-RO ferries, use for heating and power in public buildings and port facilities."
"Reduction of CO2 emissions (EU regulations - obligations)."
PNIEC (National plan of energy and climate), Hydrogen Roadmap (a commitment to renewable hydrogen)
Exemption from use of system charges and levies is crucial for profitability of grid integrated electrolyser operation
PNIEC (National plan of energy and climate), Spanish Hydrogen Roadmap (a commitment to renewable hydrogen)
RED II, pending on delegated acts
"IPCEI calls."
"Time of implementation, cost of project and amount of the state aid."
"CO2 reductions."
"The initiative is part of a broader agreement between the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism and the Balearic Government with Enagás, Acciona and CEMEX to reindustrialize the Lloseta area of Mallorca."
"Application to the FCH JU call could help to cover part of the funding gap."
"The project includes large-scale green H2 production via electrolysis at multi-MW scale including the deployment of local grid infrastructure and the interconnection of the existing electricity and gas regional networks."
"Renewable hydrogen is supported by the Regional Balearic Government, the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism and the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge."
Led by private companies, and supported by Corfo's Green Hydrogen Committee
More than 11,000 hectares of public land will be available for the construction of a large scale facility for the production of hydrogen from renewable energy projects.
"Pre-Investment studies have already been made, strategic evaluation of land and mining rights, topographical study, geo-technical study, solar resource, wind, corrosiveness and meteorology as well as industrial water supply alternatives."
decarbonisation of public transport
Decarbonisation of public transport
"The regional hydrogen policy strategy."
This project is primarily funded via a government grant from the California Air Resources Board, which includes several requirements/provisions.
"Government strategy (of Commonwealth and State)."
"Grant funding."
Allignment with regional, federal and European hydrogen and industrial strategies
Security of affordable and climate neutral energy and feedstock supply
Support for innovation
CO2 reduction targets
"Roll-out in larger scale needs understanding on individual scale by stakeholders."
"Continuous support from regional governments and ministries were and are essential to be able to align interests (public & private) in order to start the path in becoming a genuine Hydrogen Valley."
"The effects through structural change on the regional economy are dramatic with an estimated reduction of 20,000 jobs (JRC). The transition to green hydrogen is a counter measure to curb the effects."
"The perspective of a new non-fossil future with green hydrogen as one of the essential ingredients will contribute to the urgency of identifying and implementing new businesses for the region. A region needs a business."
"Creating a green hydrogen economy requires the deployment of electrolytic hydrogen technologies on the large scale. Mastering these technologies are one of the core values the region is investing in."
"The effects of implementing green hydrogen in existing value chains will contribute to combating climate change through the reduction of CO2 (eq) emissions and effects on the environment through the reduction of other emissions, e.g. NOx."
"Increased emphasis on the accelerated implementation of green hydrogen in the existing fossil fuel dominated value chains will only succeed if strong legal actions are dictated upon industry, mobility and the built environment."
Carbon regulations.
Need for energy storage driven by growing curtailment of renewables.
hydrogen strategy and funding mechanisms
hydrogen strategy and funding mechanisms
hydrogen strategy and funding mechanisms
"Strong political will is needed to carry out projects that take a long time to finalise."
"Research into the economic profitability of the installations and the price of hydrogen."
TIER (Alberta Carbon pricing mechanism), Clean Fuel Standard and Canada National Hydrogen Strategy.
Potential sale of CO2 to EOR for oil recovery.
"Projects are targeting Just Transition regions."
"Application to the IPCEI programme could allow covering the funding gap."
"In the Spanish gas quality specification blending is currently allowed until 5%. A modification is under evaluation to provide greater flexibility."
"Renewable hydrogen is supported by the National Energy and Climate Plan."
"In order to generate sufficient demand and willingness to pay, a regulatory framework for industrial players to incentivise the use of green hydrogen will be needed (e.g. RED II)."
Hydrogen as a key element in the natioinal mobility strategy
PNRR funding; Regione Lombardia funding
Use of hydrogen produced form different energy sources
"Funding and upcoming taxation of CO2 emissions."
high costs for RES due to inoperation caused by a lack of grid capacity is leveraging awareness in the society regarding the requirement of energy storage and the advantages of producing green hydrogen in terms of value creation
"Distinction between grey, blue and green hydrogen."
exemption from EEG tax
"Strategy plans for climate and sustainable mobility, European regulations (Clean Vehicle Directive, Directive for Infrastructures for Alternative Fuels, RES I and RES II) as well as regional and European funding programs."
"Exemption from a tax regarding the energy purchase (called "accisa")."
"Public awareness and sensitivity regarding air pollution, noise pollution and the climate problem."
"European funding programs (FCH JU, LIFE, CEF) supporting new technologies related to climate actions."
"European Directives."
Potential funding for proof of concepts from state
Potential tax benefits
There are numerous regulatory provisions associated with the wind energy.
PPE for the French Guiana draws a carbon free grid for 2030.
Electricity price is competitive with the existing solution.
Environmental permits and subsidies / grants
Financial input stakeholders
MOU has been signed with Tatweer (SEZ Development)
H2 will be implented in Gas regulation giving the opportunity to establish H2 infrastructure in an emerging market
IPCEI framework
Tax exemptions on energy transportation and use
Import duty exemptions via Free economic zone (ZPE), Federal & State incentive schemes
Support and leading of State Innovation Project by the Government
Strong cooperation with the state environmental agencies.
support mechanisms
CO2 tax; blending obligation
high pricing of fossil fuels accelorates the development of a green hydrogen
(negative) public support for spatial interventions
Problem of unautorized (bij law) nitrogen emmissions, missing of clear safety regulation, congestion in the electricity network
see environmental
preparing for co-development with government
EU gas package
Wasserstoff-NEV
Be at the front end of the market, leading the sector of hydrogen producers and project developers.
Using our own IP protected PEM in electrolysis.
Producing green hydrogen for mobility in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Led by private companies, and supported by the regional Government, the Corfo´s Green Hydrogen Committee - Ministry of Energy
National tax incentives extreme zones and best natural conditions to produce green hydrogen and derivatives. International subsidies.
Türkiye Hydrogen Technologies Strategy and Roadmap (National Strategy Document); Green Hydrogen Valleys: South Marmara Hydrogen Shore A Model for Türkiye in Hydrogen Economy (Basic Roadmap for the Region)
Clear objetives to develop H2&derivatives and renewables
Subsidies schemes at different levels (both national and european ones)
Decarbonization targets in transport sectors are key to create demand that will be supplied from our project.
The European Union aims to achieve a domestic production of 1 million tons of renewable H2 by 2024 and up to 10 million tons by 2030. Greek Government is expected to publish its Hydrogen Strategy in the next future.
H2CRETE Valley Project aims to create new direct jobs.
To apply the technological know-how in a large-scale Green Hydrogen production project (first mover).
H2CRETE Valley Project aims to replace fossil fuel energy sources currently used in the island of Crete, pursuing the decarbonization targets.
Political support on establishing this project
Access to public finance and subsidies
Contributing to elevating the social economical status
Novel technology ology approach
Cooperation on permitting
Checked on legal public issues
RePowerEU aims for independence from Russian gas by 2030; hydrogen projects align with this strategic shift, enhancing EU's energy security
European hydrogen demand is growing; projects like ours contribute to economic security by diversifying energy sources, supporting RePowerEU goals
Our hydrogen initiatives support local job creation and skill development, aligning with EU's social goals for sustainable community growth
Advancements in electrolysis and renewable integration are critical; our project taps into these technologies, aligning with EU's tech-driven energy shift
Zakarpattia faces flooding issues; over 3300 km of drainage canals mitigate risks. Hydrogen production will aid in water diversion, reducing flood potential
EU's legal framework incentivizes clean hydrogen, offering a conducive environment for projects like ours, promoting regulatory compliance
hydrogen strategy and funding mechanisms
hydrogen strategy and funding mechanisms
hydrogen strategy and funding mechanisms
National and regional energy policy, IMO objectives
Decarbonisation by 2050, exemptions from maritime participation in EU ETS in 2024 and UK ETS in 2026, Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation
Affordable heat sales to fuel poverty hot spots
Flex-methanol synthesis, recirculation of CO2 from ro-ro freight vessels back to -methanol plant.
Project is striving for zero emission performance
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