What does the Hydrogen regulatory landscape look like for 2025?

Synopsis

As the UK accelerates its hydrogen economy ambitions, understanding the regulatory framework is crucial for planning future hydrogen projects and key considerations. This session examines the latest developments in hydrogen standards, funding mechanisms, and hydrogen allocation rounds, providing a comprehensive update on how these regulations are drive large-scale hydrogen production across the UK.

• What impacts does the Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard Certification Scheme have on Green Hydrogen projects?
• How is NESO planning to evolve the grid infrastructure to accommodate the growing hydrogen sector, and what should developers be considering in their connection strategies?
• How will NESO’s connection reform program impact the development timeline and costs for new hydrogen projects?
• How will DESNZ communicate and assess the market for future Hydrogen Allocation Rounds (HAR)?
• What innovative approaches can mitigate grid bottlenecks and optimize energy procurement costs for hydrogen production?
• What key characteristics did the three awarded HAR 1 projects have in common and what prompted FID?
• What should producers and developers expect for the HAR3 competitive pricing structure?