29/10/2026
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) has joined Hydrogen Europe and 32 other organisations in co-signing an open letter to the European Commission, calling for natural hydrogen to be explicitly recognised in the forthcoming revision of the EU Hydrogen Strategy.
Presented during European Hydrogen Week in Brussels on 28 October 2026, the letter highlights the potential of naturally occurring hydrogen as a domestic low-carbon energy resource and the need for a coordinated European approach to exploring its geological and commercial potential.
The signatories call for clearer regulatory recognition, increased exploration investment, more predictable permitting procedures and improved access to geological data.
EFG's support highlights the essential role of geoscience expertise in assessing emerging energy resources and informing Europe's energy transition.
Learn more about EFG's support for this initiative: https://eurogeologists.eu/efg-co-signs-open-letter-calling-for-natural-hydrogen-recognition-in-eu-hydrogen-strategy