Category: Policy & Regulation

Policy & Regulation Oct 23, 2025

New UK Ammonia Alliance Calls for Government Backing Ahead of Hydrogen Strategy Update

A coalition of leading energy and engineering companies has formed the UK Ammonia Alliance (UKAA) to urge the government to recognise ammonia’s vital role in hydrogen deployment, industrial decarbonisation, and national energy security. Launched on 21 October 2025, the Alliance brings together organisations including AFC Energy, Air Products, Exolum, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Statkraft. The […]

Policy & Regulation Oct 13, 2025

Driving Demand: The Role of Hydrogen in the UK’s Energy Transition

Hydrogen UK’s Driving Demand report highlights the critical role hydrogen will play in decarbonising the UK’s hardest-to-abate sectors — from power and industry to transport. As the Government prepares to refresh its Hydrogen Strategy, the report calls for clear policy support, infrastructure investment, and targeted incentives to unlock over £20 billion of private sector investment […]

Policy & Regulation Sep 11, 2025

UK Delays BP’s H2Teesside Hydrogen Plant Amid Land Dispute

The UK government has delayed a decision on BP’s H2Teesside blue hydrogen plant until 30 October 2025, after a land dispute emerged with South Tees Group (STG). STG claims ownership of the same site BP has earmarked, with plans for a large-scale AI data centre already approved by Redcar and Cleveland Council. Both projects are […]

Policy & Regulation Sep 5, 2025

Hydrogen Purity Standard Agreed: 98% Benchmark Across the EU

In June 2025, Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) and the Hydrogen Purity Task Force brought together operators from across the EU to agree on a key piece of the hydrogen puzzle: purity. After months of consultation, members landed on a minimum hydrogen purity standard of 98%. This figure strikes the right balance—technically reliable, legally sound, and […]

Policy & Regulation Jul 23, 2025

Government Opens Consultation on Hydrogen Blending into GB Gas Transmission Network

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has launched a new consultation exploring the potential for blending low-carbon hydrogen into Great Britain’s gas transmission network. Following previous consultations on hydrogen blending into local distribution networks, the government is now seeking views on whether introducing hydrogen at the transmission level—the high-pressure National Transmission System […]

Policy & Regulation Feb 27, 2025

The EU’s Green Agenda in Flux: Navigating Political Shifts and Industrial Challenges

As the results of the recent European Union elections settle in, a noticeable shift in the political landscape is raising important questions about the future of Europe’s climate commitments. The rise of right-leaning parties, many of which are cautious or critical of climate policy, introduces new uncertainty into the EU’s green ambitions. This change arrives […]