Discover the 2025 Programme Review Report

The Clean Hydrogen Partnership continues to play a central role in accelerating Europe’s transition toward climate neutrality. The 2025 Programme Review Report showcases how the Partnership is driving research, innovation, and deployment across the entire hydrogen value chain, helping the EU progress toward its goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 and reaching net-zero by 2050.

Developed in collaboration with the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the report highlights the depth and breadth of Europe’s hydrogen efforts - from renewable hydrogen production and storage to distribution, transport, heat and power applications, Hydrogen Valleys, supply chain development, and fundamental research.

Key Achievements

• Electrolyser technology continues to advance, with notable improvements in performance and efficiency.
• End-use applications in heavy-duty mobility, heat and power are being validated through real-world demonstration projects, generating essential operational insights.
• Hydrogen Valleys are expanding Europe’s regional hydrogen ecosystems and strengthening collaboration across sectors.
• Cross-cutting initiatives are enhancing safety, standardisation, training, and public engagement.
• Early-stage scientific research is laying the groundwork for next-generation hydrogen technologies.

Strategic Importance

The report not only highlights Europe’s growing capacity to scale hydrogen technologies but also provides critical insights into the remaining challenges that must be addressed to fully unlock hydrogen’s potential. It underscores the need for continuity, ensuring smooth transition of knowledge, expertise, and innovation across successive clean hydrogen joint undertakings.

The eight thematic pillars presented in the Programme Review will be explored in detail during the Hydrogen Research and Innovation Days 2025, offering a unique opportunity to discover the latest breakthroughs and connect with Europe’s leading hydrogen innovators.