Energy Transition, Hydrogen
August 18, 2026
INFOGRAPHIC: First parts of Europe’s hydrogen network complete, uncertainty hampers development
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HIGHLIGHTS
First local hydrogen flows expected from 2027
Pipeline transport remains cheapest hydrogen option
Early offtake agreements from refineries drive demand
Europe's hydrogen pipeline plans are moving from ambition to buildout, with repurposed sections completed and first local flows expected from 2027.
Pipelines remain the cheapest route for large-scale hydrogen transport, but the wider grid faces delays, funding gaps and unresolved policy rules.
Early offtake deals from refiners and energy majors show demand is forming, while broader interconnections are targeted around 2030 in industrial clusters.
