In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that less than 20% of the EU’s planned hydrogen project pipeline is expected to be realized by 2030 without urgently addressing critical points that create a widening gap between ambition and reality in Europe’s hydrogen sector, according to the latest report from energy market research and consultancy firm Westwood Global Energy. Westwood’s research indicates that only 17% of the EU’s hydrogen pipeline may come online by 2030 without addressing policy frameworks, funding mechanisms, and demand-side mandates, according to the report. Therefore, Europe is unlikely to meet its 2030 hydrogen production targets despite significant ambitions and funding commitments, Westwood reports. Jun Sasamura, Hydrogen Manager at Westwood, said: “The gap between ambition and reality in Europe’s hydrogen sector is widening. While targets are necessary, they will remain out of reach unless the policy landscape evolves. For the UK in particular, without sharper coordination and a clearer demand-side focused approach, there is a potential risk of falling behind.”
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