The European Commission (EC) has approved, under European Union (EU) State aid rules, an estimated €3 billion German scheme to support the construction of the Hydrogen Core Network (HCN), which is set to be the backbone of long-distance transport pipelines for hydrogen in Germany and part of the European hydrogen backbone connecting several member states.
According to the EC, the measure will contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the EU Hydrogen Strategy and Fit for 55 package by enabling the creation of…