(Berlin) - “IPCEI Hydrogen” was launched as part of the “Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI)”. 22 EU member states and Norway signed a corresponding declaration of intent in December.
Billions of dollars in investments expected
To mark the signing, there was an online event led by Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier as part of the German EU Council Presidency. The countries want to support a European value chain for green hydrogen in particular. Investments worth billions are expected. “The development of clean hydrogen technologies and the necessary infrastructure will bring us one step closer to the goal of making Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050,” said European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager.
IPCEI should also make access easier for companies in the future
Given the upcoming revision of the IPCEI legal framework this year, suggestions for improvements were also made, such as the need for faster approval processes. Participation should be possible for interested parties from all member states, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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23 states found the “IPCEI Hydrogen”. in the picture: Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier, Executive Vice President of the EU Commission, Margrethe Vestager and EU Commissioner for the Internal Market, Thierry Breton. © BMWi / Andreas Mertens
