European energy coalition calls for €1B natural hydrogen exploration programme
Initiated by Mantle8, a company developing methods to identify naturally occurring hydrogen, the coalition has sent an open letter to EU Commission President von der Leyen requesting clearer regulations and funding for approximately 50 exploration wells. The initiative aligns with the European Commission's renewed hydrogen strategy and addresses concerns about Europe's competitiveness as the US and Australia advance their natural hydrogen programs. The proposal was presented at European Hydrogen Week in Brussels in late October.
Key points
- Coalition of 30+ energy organizations seeks €1B EU funding for natural hydrogen exploration
- Programme targets ~50 wells across at least 10 EU member states
- Mantle8 uses geological analysis to identify hydrogen deposits before drilling
- Timing aligns with EU's renewed hydrogen strategy and emerging research focus
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