199 large-scale hydrogen infrastructure projects have been submitted as candidates for the sought-after EU PCI/PMI list, the priority list for “Projects of Common and Mutual Interest”.
Once included on the list, PCIs and PMIs receive priority status; streamlined Environmental Impact Assessments and permitting procedures; and eligibility to apply for EU tax funding.
The fossil fuel industry submitted a majority of the projects. Most aim to transport fossil fuel-based hydrogen (or don’t exclude it).
Together with Linha Vermelha, Climate Action Network Europe, PowerShift e.V., Deutsche Umwelthilfe, the Polish Green Network, Workshop of all Beings and NOAH – Foe Denmark, Food & Water Action Europe submitted a response to the public consultation on these hydrogen projects.
You can find the response here: https://www.foodandwatereurope.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Joint_submission_H2-PCIs2025-1.pdf.