The transition to green hydrogen is gaining real momentum across Europe — and demand from the retrofit industry shows no signs of slowing down. Across the North Sea Region, companies are exploring how to extend the life of existing commercial vehicles and industrial assets by converting them to run on hydrogen.
Yet, our recent analyses — the Mapping of Relevant Legislation (D3.1) and the Gap Analysis on the Green Hydrogen Economy (D3.2) — reveal that the pace of progress still depends strongly on political will and national regulatory frameworks.
While several member states have introduced promising national strategies, such as France’s revised low-carbon hydrogen roadmap, Denmark’s ambitious Power-to-X plan, and Belgium’s hydrogen transport law, there remain significant differences between national regulations. These differences affect both market readiness and cross-border cooperation.
On the positive side, this diversity also creates opportunities for learning and innovation. By identifying best practices and fostering dialogue between policymakers, industry, and research, the LIHYP project helps build the foundations for a cohesive European hydrogen retrofit market — one that accelerates decarbonisation while preserving industrial competitiveness.
The message is clear: with demand, political will, and coordinated policy, Europe can retrofit its way toward a cleaner, more sustainable transport future.
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