The dynamics of Europe's approach to hydrogen

The EU and its member states have placed their bet on hydrogen to play a key role in decarbonising sectors where other alternative energy sources seem less feasible regarding the fight against climate change. State and private actors in Europe have engaged in various efforts to develop the infrastructure, technology, and political setting for hydrogen as alternative energy source, but research has embarked on the topic only recently. Notably, key aspects of Europe´s approach to hydrogen have still hot been investigated and analysed in detail.

The presenters assume, more specifically, that the actors, dynamics, and external relations of hydrogen initiatives in Europe are of substantial relevance in this regard. This panel seeks to bring together scholars who work on the topic of hydrogen in the abovementioned context. It aims to encourage research on the debates and dynamics of Europe´s approach to hydrogen by focusing on external dimensions such as energy alliances with other states and regions, debates and discursive practices in Europe and European countries, as well as governance and regulations of hydrogen initiatives in Europe and beyond.

UACES (University Association for Contemporary European Studies) is the global membership organisation for academics, students and professionals interested in all aspects of Europe and the European Union. The UACES Conference took place at the European School of Political and Social Sciences (ESPOL) in Lille from 5 to 8 September 2022.

The Dynamics of Europe's Approach to Hydrogen (panel on the UACES Conference 2022 website)