CATF Comments on European Commission Roadmap: A EU Hydrogen Strategy

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) supports the European Commission's vision for clean hydrogen but urges a broader approach that includes carbon capture and storage and nuclear energy alongside renewables to accelerate decarbonization. CATF recommends sustained financial support for production demonstrations, investment in storage and delivery infrastructure, and cost assistance for hydrogen use in heavy industry and transport. Additionally, the document emphasizes the need for international collaboration, particularly with North African countries and the United Kingdom, and the implementation of transparent carbon intensity assessments for supplied hydrogen.

• CATF argues that clean hydrogen or ammonia is likely the most cost-effective method for decarbonizing specific hard-to-abate sectors, including marine shipping, ironmaking, heavy surface transportation, and electricity systems with high variable renewable generation.
• To maximize the probability of meeting decarbonization targets, CATF recommends an inclusive strategy for net-zero hydrogen that incorporates renewables, nuclear energy, and processes utilizing carbon capture and storage.
• CATF identifies three primary areas for financial and planning support: production demonstration projects (such as NortH2, Porthos, and Northern Lights), hydrogen storage and delivery infrastructure (including converting natural gas systems), and cost assistance for hydrogen use in heavy transport and industry via mechanisms like ETS credits.
• The document suggests international cooperation efforts, specifically mentioning joint hydrogen production exploration with North African countries and collaboration with UK projects including Acorn, H21, and Gigastack.

APA

Clean Air Task Force (2020). CATF Comments on European Commission Roadmap: A EU Hydrogen Strategy. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/21092817/CATF-Comments-on-EU-Hydrogen-Strategy.pdf

Chicago

Clean Air Task Force. CATF Comments on European Commission Roadmap: A EU Hydrogen Strategy. 2020. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/21092817/CATF-Comments-on-EU-Hydrogen-Strategy.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{cleanairtaskforce2020catf, author = {{Clean Air Task Force}}, title = {{CATF Comments on European Commission Roadmap: A EU Hydrogen Strategy}}, publisher = {Clean Air Task Force}, year = {2020}, month = jun, url = {https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/21092817/CATF-Comments-on-EU-Hydrogen-Strategy.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }