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Leaked EU Draft Would Scrap Hydrogen Mandates for EU-Wide Target
OilPrice.com · September 16, 2026 · Week 2026-38
Summary
A leaked EU Commission draft suggests replacing binding national renewable hydrogen mandates with a more flexible EU-wide target after 2030. This potential policy shift prioritizes energy security and cost but creates significant uncertainty for developers, directly impacting the bankability of large-scale green hydrogen export projects across the GCC and North Africa that are targeting the European market.
Strategic Implication
The proposed policy change creates significant demand uncertainty that could delay or derail Final Investment Decisions for major MENA green hydrogen export projects.