European Hydrogen Mechanism Connects Buyers and Suppliers
The European Commission has launched a new phase of the Hydrogen Mechanism under the EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform. Following the collection of supply offers, European buyers are now invited to review the proposals and express their interest. This phase is already underway and will run until March 20, 2026. The mechanism connects potential buyers in Europe with suppliers of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen or its derivatives, including ammonia, methanol, e-methane, and sustainable synthetic aviation fuel.
Interest in the partner-matching opportunity has been strong. Between November 12, 2025, and January 2, 2026, European and international companies submitted supply offers from more than 260 projects. The Commission will provide further details on the current phase during a webinar on January 27. According to the Commission, hydrogen plays a key role in reducing carbon emissions in industrial processes and sectors where decarbonization is both urgent and difficult to achieve. At the same time, it can strengthen the competitiveness of European industry and improve security of supply by diversifying sources and reducing emissions.
EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen describes the Hydrogen Mechanism as a “new, innovative instrument” for market development and highlights its promising start, driven by strong interest from suppliers both within and outside Europe. He encourages European buyers to take advantage of the opportunity and connect with potential suppliers, noting that this is one of the tools supporting a cleaner, more secure, and more affordable energy system. Under Regulation (EU) 2024/1789, the Commission is tasked with establishing and operating a mechanism linked to the European Hydrogen Bank for a limited period until the end of 2029. The platform itself was launched on July 2, 2025, bringing together supply and demand and offering aggregation and matchmaking services between companies, including the option for joint purchasing of energy products and strategic raw materials.
More information here: https://energy-platform.ec.europa.eu/
Germany and Canada Take a Joint Step Toward Cleaner Energy for Europe
The European Commission has approved a €200 million program in Germany to support the production and import of renewable hydrogen from Canada. The decision is part of the European Union’s efforts to strengthen renewable energy supply chains and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Under state aid rules, the initiative will support the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin in Canada, which will be imported into Germany and distributed across the EU, in line with the European Hydrogen Strategy, the Clean Industrial Deal, and the REPowerEU initiative.
German funding is expected to unlock an additional €200 million from Canada, bringing the total investment package to €400 million. The program will support the development of up to 300 megawatts of electrolysis capacity in Canada and expand renewable hydrogen production. Projects will be selected through a competitive process expected to conclude in 2027, and according to German estimates, the scheme could prevent up to 2.47 million tons of CO₂-equivalent emissions.
At the core of the initiative is a dual auction mechanism that brings together Canadian producers and European buyers in a single market process, with public funding covering the gap between offered and accepted prices. All participants must comply with EU sustainability requirements for renewable hydrogen. According to the European Commission, this approach will support heavy industry, transport, and energy storage, strengthen security of supply, and accelerate Europe’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
Source: https://www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/eu-backs-e200m-germany-canada-renewable-hydrogen-deal/65532/
A New Step Toward Maritime Decarbonization in Norway
Spanish company H2SITE has established a subsidiary in Bergen under the name H2SITE Norway AS, aiming to accelerate the deployment of hydrogen solutions in maritime and offshore industries. Headquartered in Bilbao, the company develops and manufactures its core technologies in the Basque Country, including palladium alloy membranes that enable the efficient conversion of hydrogen carriers back into high-purity hydrogen. In the case of ammonia, this is achieved through specialized cracking systems that produce hydrogen suitable for fuel cells and engine use—particularly important for marine applications, where fuel reliability and logistics are critical.
Norway is considered a particularly favorable environment for these technologies, combining strong maritime traditions with clear climate targets and a pragmatic approach to innovation. The country is already exploring the use of ammonia onboard vessels in commercial operation. With a local presence, H2SITE aims to work directly with shipowners, shipyards, and technology partners to adapt its systems to real vessel types and operating conditions. The investment decision is driven by the assessment that the risks of delaying emissions reductions now outweigh the risks associated with deploying new technologies.
H2SITE’s technology has already been proven in real-world conditions—since 2023, its ammonia cracking systems have operated for more than 6,000 hours, including extended periods of continuous operation. The company is developing projects for integration with fuel cells and engines and is building systems at the megawatt scale. While achieving zero-emission vessels remains a challenge for many ship types, onboard hydrogen production from ammonia offers a realistic path forward. Through pilot and demonstration projects in Norway, H2SITE aims to gain hands-on experience and support the transition toward cleaner and more competitive maritime transport.
