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Here you will find an updated overview of the progress of the project after the fourth face-to-face meeting - status January 2026 (update no. 5).

A dispute is raging in Taiwan over the right way to achieve a secure and climate-neutral energy supply. LNG could be the most realistic option.

Here you will find an assessment of the situation on the Algerian market. We also report irregularly on new developments with a focus on oil & gas, LNG and H2 applications, including references to sources of information.

Within the VDMA, hydrogen is not only of great interest for the VDMA Power-to-X for Applications, but is accompanied by a whole range of areas with diverse activities.

For the ramp-up of green hydrogen and renewable fuels, the VDMA is calling for an ambitious implementation of RED III into German law in a position paper.

The new 2026/27 edition of the VDMA Technology Guide Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals has been published. The focus is on climate-friendly technologies and alternative solutions for "hard-to-abate" sectors.

Before the end of the year, the Federal Cabinet passed the law on the national implementation of the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED III). Parliamentary deliberations are now beginning in the Bundestag.

The VDMA has now launched three standard sheets on hydrogen and sent them to DIN. They are already available on the VDMA website and can be commented on.

Regulatory Requirements Guide for H2 Plants and Systems in Germany and Europe - Part 1: General

Requirements Guide for H2 Plants and Systems – Part 1 : Safety Engineering Analysis

From Production to Application: The #P2X Conference" is dedicated to the technical challenges along the value chain of hydrogen and downstream products. It has now taken place for the 4th time.

Why are close cooperation, efficient production and political support in the fuel cell industry crucial now?

A random survey of stakeholders from all sectors relevant to the hydrogen economy in Germany was conducted for the third time in 2025 to determine the H2 market index.

Events and participation in events related to P2X are also intended to further advance the topic.

On October 27, 2025, experts came together for the third plenary session of IN4climate.NRW in Gelsenkirchen - including VDMA NRW.

Hydrogen Technology World Expo brought the hydrogen value chain together in Hamburg in October 2025

The VDMA is in favor of introducing a green gas quota. It should help to gradually replace fossil gases with renewable alternatives and thus significantly reduce CO₂ emissions in the gas sector.

The EU stipulation that only battery and fuel cell cars will be permitted from 2035 jeopardizes the achievement of climate targets: The potential of modern combustion engines in combination with climate-neutral fuels must no longer be ignored

The industry finally needs swift approval procedures for electrolysers and hydrogen infrastructure. The new law can provide the necessary impetus – if it is implemented consistently.

From October 21 to 23, the Hydrogen Technology World Expo and Carbon Capture Technology World Expo technology trade fairs will be held in parallel in Hamburg. VDMA will be there.

A different way of imparting knowledge: "Hydrogen to go" is an information service consisting of short, playful video clips, designed for anyone who wants to find out information quickly and compactly.

The world's largest trade fair for LNG, gas and hydrogen is returning to Milan this year. German participation with 33 exhibitors and another 20 members from DACH.

Companies develop standard sheet on the requirements for H2 plants

The VDMA is currently developing Product Category Rules (PCRs) for electrolysers.

Why standardization is becoming a key factor for the safe and successful use of hydrogen technologies.

At the end of June 2025, key players in the maritime industry met at the Maritime Museum in Hamburg for a conference on green shipping

Here you will find an updated overview of the progress of the project after the third face-to-face meeting on 12.03.202 (update no. 4).

Morgan Stanley analyzes the ramp-up of a green hydrogen economy in the US and Europe and advises caution when investing, as green hydrogen will remain expensive compared to other sources for the foreseeable future.

The 31st CIMAC World Congress brought together around 1000 experts from the fields of combustion engines, drive technology and power generation in Zurich.

This was the motto of the VDMA Energy Networking Day held in Frankfurt on May 7 and 8. Around 80 members from several trade associations came together to discuss strategically relevant issues relating to energy and climate policy.

VDMA Power-to-X for Applications is calling for an EU import strategy for hydrogen and derivatives in order to achieve a resilient, competitive and climate-friendly energy supply.

Leading industry associations are urging the rapid implementation of hybrid offshore connections for the production of hydrogen.

The Centre for European Policy provides a good overview of the current state of the German energy sector with reference to natural gas and hydrogen as important energy sources and formulates recommendations for policy makers

The amendment to the German Federal Emission Protection Ordinance (4th BImSchV) by the German legislator brings clarity and relief both for the placing on the market of smaller electrolysers below 5 MW and for large-scale plants.

Recently, 37 organizations called for the equal treatment of green hydrogen for use in hydrogen combustion engines. Now an event has taken up the issue.

Green hydrogen can be used to drive vehicles in a climate-neutral way, but tax regulations are hindering the use of the hydrogen combustion engine. 37 organizations are now calling for a remedy.

After the second face-to-face meeting on 8.11.2024 and numerous further online meetings of the 7 sub-working groups, the first drafts and H2 requirements lists are available. (update no. 3)

21 associations have now published a call for an early, technology-open review of the regulations for CO2 emission standards in the automotive sector.

The VDMA Power-to-X for Applications has now presented a position paper on the strategic dialog on the future of the automotive industry.

VDMA Power-to-X for Applications is the interdisciplinary platform for stakeholders from the P2X industry.

In a joint statement, 17 organizations call for a reality check of the European hydrogen policy

Greenhouse gas emissions must also be reduced rapidly in the aviation sector. The SAF working group with over 70 stakeholders has presented a paper on the market ramp-up of SAF.

In 2023, the National Hydrogen Council (NWR) published an initial hydrogen demand analysis, which the body has recently revised.

The exclusive technology & standardisation information day for VDMA members offered exciting insights into new standards for energy-efficient hydraulic systems, the digital transformation with Fluid 4.0 and hydrogen as a key technology of the future.

The annual PTC Pipeline Technology Conference is Germany's leading industry networking event. The technical presentations are now freely available.

The Directorate-General for Energy (ENER) has published a new version of the "Q&A implementation of hydrogen delegated acts".

In contrast to the EU, China wants to remain open to different technologies in road traffic and, in addition to battery-powered electric vehicles, is also focusing on combustion engines powered by eFuels.

In the field of hydrogen and P2X, funding programs are constantly being launched in Germany and Europe.

Here you will find a VDMA assessment of the market for process technology suppliers with a focus on oil & gas, LNG, biomass and H2 applications as well as information sources.

The energy transition can only succeed with synthetic fuels as a partner to renewable energies. However, current EU law stands in the way of importing these resources to Europe.