Vattenfall has joined the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance, saying the fuel will be important for the next phase of the region’s energy transition.
The Swedish power company joins more than 250 members in the network.
Senior vice president business area Wind and Vattenfall’s representative in the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance Gunnar Groebler said: “As a fully integrated European utility, Vattenfall is investing in the growth of renewable energy sources, in particular offshore wind, in various European markets.
“With wind energy as a crucial source for renewable hydrogen projects we are aiming to further implement hydrogen technology in collaboration with industrial partners in various sectors to thereby help achieve climate neutrality in Europe.
“Being part of the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance is a great opportunity for us to use our experience, expertise and strengths to actively contribute to the creation of a European hydrogen market.”
In July, the European Commission presented a EU Hydrogen Strategy, underlined by the launch of the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance.
The Alliance is set to facilitate the implementation of actions of the strategy.
By building up a clear and concrete pipeline of renewable hydrogen projects and investment plans, the Alliance is expected to play a crucial role in achieving the commitment of the EU to become carbon-neutral by 2050.