#52026AS120601EU approval of German state aid for hydrogen auction support
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Germany can provide up to €1.3 billion in direct grants for its participation in the EU Innovation Fund’s third hydrogen auction scheme. The European Commission reviewed the measure under EU state aid rules and raised no objections. The support targets renewable hydrogen and related energy infrastructure, especially companies involved in manufacturing industrial gases. Businesses in this sector may benefit from funding during the scheme period, which runs from April 2026 to January 2027.
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Key Changes
- Approves a German state aid scheme linked to the EU Innovation Fund hydrogen auctions
- Allows up to €1.3 billion in direct grant support, with an annual budget of €130 million
- Targets renewable hydrogen, energy infrastructure, and environmental protection projects
Affected Parties
German renewable hydrogen producersIndustrial gas manufacturers+2 more…
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state aid,hydrogen,renewable energy…