Hydrogen and Gas Markets Directive
Directive (EU) 2024/1788 of the European Parliament and of the Council, establishes common rules for the internal markets for renewable gas, natural gas, and hydrogen.
This directive repeals Directive 2009/73/EC, updating and streamlining the framework for the internal gas market to accommodate the transition towards renewable and low-carbon gases.
Key Objectives:
-> Market Integration of Renewable and Low-Carbon Gases: The directive aims to facilitate the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, particularly hydrogen, into the European Union's energy systems, promoting decarbonization efforts.
-> Regulatory Framework for Hydrogen Networks: It establishes a regulatory framework for hydrogen network operators, ensuring the development of a competitive and transparent hydrogen market.
-> Consumer Protections: The directive enhances consumer rights by ensuring fair pricing and preventing disconnections, contributing to energy affordability and security.
In summary, Directive (EU) 2024/1788 is a crucial component of the EU's strategy to decarbonise its energy systems by integrating renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, into the internal energy market.
This directive repeals Directive 2009/73/EC, updating and streamlining the framework for the internal gas market to accommodate the transition towards renewable and low-carbon gases.
Key Objectives:
-> Market Integration of Renewable and Low-Carbon Gases: The directive aims to facilitate the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, particularly hydrogen, into the European Union's energy systems, promoting decarbonization efforts.
-> Regulatory Framework for Hydrogen Networks: It establishes a regulatory framework for hydrogen network operators, ensuring the development of a competitive and transparent hydrogen market.
-> Consumer Protections: The directive enhances consumer rights by ensuring fair pricing and preventing disconnections, contributing to energy affordability and security.
In summary, Directive (EU) 2024/1788 is a crucial component of the EU's strategy to decarbonise its energy systems by integrating renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, into the internal energy market.
- Categories
- BiogasRenewable EnergyEnergy MonitoringDecarbonizationRenewable Energy Integration
- Legislation instrument
- Directive
- Pillars
- Environmental
- Audience
- States
- Legislation status
- In Force
- Applicable area
- EU
- Directive (EU) 2024/1788
Timeline
- ProposedDec 15, 2021
- ApprovedDec 14, 2023
- AdoptedJun 13, 2024
- PublishedJul 15, 2024
- In ForceAug 4, 2024
- In ApplicationAug 5, 2026
Implementation Timeline:
Entry into Force: The directive entered into force on 4 August 2024, following its publication in the Official Journal on 15 July 2024.
Transposition Deadline: Member States are required to transpose the directive into national law by 5 August 2026.
Entry into Force: The directive entered into force on 4 August 2024, following its publication in the Official Journal on 15 July 2024.
Transposition Deadline: Member States are required to transpose the directive into national law by 5 August 2026.
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