EU hydrogen production plans fall far short of ambitions, ACER says

( November 13, 2026, 14:48 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: EU hydrogen production plans remain far behind the ambitions for 2030, with just 4.2 gigawatts of electrolyzer capacity committed against targets and projections of 30 to 58 gigawatts, the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators said on Friday. High production costs, uncertain demand and delayed implementation of EU rules are holding back investment, ACER said. Almost half of committed capacity serves oil refineries, where binding requirements support demand. ACER urged policymakers to reassess deployment ambitions and clarify rules beyond 2030.Press release follows. Full report is attached below....

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