Hy2Infra

This European integrated project IPCEI Hy2Infra involves 34 projects. These projects were submitted by 7 Member States: France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Slovakia.

Information on the individual projects can be found on the workstream (WS) subpages.

Hy2Infra is focused on building the foundation for a cross-border hydrogen infrastructure in Europe. It brings together 34 companies to accelerate the ramp-up of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen in Europe. The initiative includes the development of up to 3.2 GW of electrolysis capacity, the construction and repurposing of around 2,700 km of hydrogen pipelines, and the creation of large-scale underground storage facilities with a capacity of about 372 GWh. Additionally, port infrastructure in Rotterdam will enable the import and handling of hydrogen via innovative carriers like LOHC. By connecting production, storage, and transport, Hy2Infra lays the groundwork for the European Hydrogen Backbone and supports the EU’s 2030 climate and energy targets. Through its scale and cross-regional cooperation, Hy2Infra sends a strong industrial signal, stimulates supply chains, and reduces costs for future projects across Europe. 

The work carried out by the Direct Participants is organized in 4 workstreams: 

• WS1 – Large-scale electrolysis
• WS2 – Hydrogen transmission infrastructure
• WS3 – Hydrogen storage capacity
• WS4 – Hydrogen import and port infrastructure

The IPCEI Hy2Infra pursues the following joint overarching objectives: 

• Ramp up renewable hydrogen production by deploying up to 3.2 GW of electrolysis capacity for a secure European hydrogen supply  
• Establish a cross-border hydrogen transport backbone through the construction of new pipelines and the repurposing of existing natural gas infrastructure
• Enable large-scale hydrogen storage with underground facilities to ensure system flexibility, reliability, and seasonal balancing
• Develop import and port infrastructure, beginning with Rotterdam, to facilitate hydrogen imports and liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHC)
• Promote interoperability and common standards for hydrogen production, transport, storage, and market mechanisms across Europe
• Strengthen industrial supply chains by stimulating manufacturing capacity, reducing costs, and fostering cross-sector spillover effects
• Support the EU Green Deal and energy transition goals by laying the foundation for a non-discriminatory, open-access European hydrogen market