Assistance for Renewable Hydrogen Auction Analysis

The European Commission is seeking assistance for a study focused on the hydrogen market. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of hydrogen market developments and lessons learned from existing auction schemes. Key tasks include: 1) Assessing the current state and future dynamics of the EU and international hydrogen market, including market shares of various hydrogen derivatives; 2) Analyzing selected auction models and relevant schemes from the EU and other countries (such as the UK, Japan, South Korea, India, and Chile) to evaluate their applicability to a joint European import auction; 3) Facilitating discussions with EU Member States to identify needs and policy priorities through two planned workshops; and 4) Developing recommendations for the Terms and Conditions of an import auction under the European Hydrogen Bank (EHB). The findings of this study will be published in September 2025 on the Publications Office of the European Union's website.