The hydrogen landscape at a glance
Get relevant facts & figures on the hydrogen industry.
Last updated: 29-09-2023
Production
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475
11.30 Mt of total annual production capacity
8.20 Mt produced in 2022
Distribution
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178
1569.00 km of operational hydrogen pipelines
End-use
Refining
4631265
Ammonia
2006414
Industrial heat
276024
Methanol
243480
Mobility
3514
Blending
1918
Other industries
1027933
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Hydrogen Report
Observatory update
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8 February 2024
The European Hydrogen Observatory has gathered and made available new information on the hydrogen market landscape.
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News Article
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8 December 2023
During COP28 in Dubai, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) unveiled a new technical specification (ISO/TS 19870) as a foundation for harmonisation, safety, interoperability and sustainability across the hydrogen value chain.
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News Article
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8 December 2023
The European Commission, Council of Ministers and European Parliament reached a final agreement on the hydrogen and decarbonised gas package, a regulation and directive that will shape the market for hydrogen transmission, distribution, and storage.
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