Only Italy notified full transposition of the recast Hydrogen and Decarbonised Gas Directive by the deadline. The European Commission has sent letters of formal notice to the other 26 Member States.
What the directive does
Directive (EU) 2024/1788 recasts the rules for the internal markets for renewable gas, natural gas and hydrogen. Together with Regulation (EU) 2024/1789, it updates the earlier gas market framework of Directive 2009/73/EC and Regulation (EC) No 715/2009, and creates a regulatory framework for dedicated hydrogen infrastructure.
The package aims to support the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, while keeping energy supply secure and affordable.
Member States that received a letter of formal notice
What happens next
- 1Two months to replyEach Member State has two months to respond, complete the transposition and notify its measures to the Commission.
- 2Reasoned opinionIf the reply is not satisfactory, the Commission may issue a reasoned opinion, the next step of the infringement procedure.
- 3Court of JusticeUltimately, the Commission can refer the case to the Court of Justice of the EU, which may impose financial penalties for failure to transpose.
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