low-carbon fuel regulations

Any delays in low-carbon fuel regulations could hinder the growth of the hydrogen and nuclear industries. Under EU draft plans following the launch of the Clean Industrial Deal, Brussels will not start consulting on nuclear until June 2026 and hydrogen produced from nuclear would not be classified ‘low carbon’ until 2028, according to reports. A wave of policy updates are currently landing in Europe – with tight timeframes attached. Alongside the Clean Industrial Deal, the European Green Deal includes a commitment to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared with 1990 levels. This is why nuclear is gaining attention. Nuclear power itself is considered low-carbon due to minimal greenhouse gas emissions during electricity generation. However, when you factor in the entire lifecycle, such as mining, fuel processing, construction and decommissioning,… Read More »EU policy delays could hinder hydrogen and nuclear industry | Hydrogen