The Commission’s import-oriented hydrogen strategy champions the creation of a global market. “Producing clean hydrogen there might be a useful source for us,” said Kadri Simson, EU energy commissioner, at the unveiling of the ­hydrogen strategy. The hydrogen strategy also appears to support its broader geopolitical ambitions. Amid increasing concern about methane leakage in natural gas supplies, continuing reliance on natural gas for hydrogen production may complicate its climate credentials. After all, the EU took six years to agree standards that harmonise the quality of biomethane for injection into EU gas grids.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 26, 2020 08:26 UTC