The European Commission selected nine hydrogen projects across seven EEA countries under the European Hydrogen Bank auction. Backed by €1.09 billion ($1.3 billion) in EU funding, they aim to deliver 1.1GW electrolyser capacity, producing 1.3 million tonnes of hydrogen.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) noted the European Commission’s release of the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) as a significant step in recognising the urgent need to accelerate air transport’s decarbonisation. The plan addresses several long-standing weaknesses in the EU’s aviation decarbonisation strategy, but more action is still needed.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans to strengthen joint energy purchasing across the European Union as rising gas and diesel prices increase pressure on member states and consumers.