Draft Act Introduces Initial Regulatory Framework For Functioning Of Green Hydrogen Market In Poland

The development of the hydrogen economy has been recognised as one of the priorities for the implementation of the European Green Deal, the main goal of which is to achieve climate neutrality in Europe by 2050. Poland is Europe's third-largest producer of hydrogen; however, its production is done exclusively with fossil fuels for companies' own needs. The regulations currently in force in Poland do not provide adequate conditions for the effective implementation of the strategy for the development of the green (renewable) hydrogen market.

A draft amendment to the Energy Law was published on 27 May 2024 (the "Draft Amendment"), introducing regulations for the hydrogen sector. The main purpose of the Draft Amendment is to effectively implement the objectives of the EU Hydrogen Strategy and the Polish Hydrogen Strategy by 2030 with an outlook to 2040. Consequently, the Draft Amendment will set out a proper regulatory framework for the functioning of the renewable