Hydrogen Law in the European Union and Europe

Kim Talus editor Sirja-Leena Penttinen editor Michael Kalis editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:30th Jul '26

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Hydrogen is increasingly seen as a key element of Europe’s energy transition, central to both decarbonisation and energy security. This edited volume provides a comprehensive and systematic analysis of what can be called “Hydrogen Law” in the European Union and Europe, examining how law and governance are shaping the emergence of a hydrogen market.

The volume brings together leading academic and practitioner perspectives to analyse the evolving regulatory framework for hydrogen across the entire value chain, from production and certification to infrastructure, markets, public funding, and international trade. It situates hydrogen within EU energy and climate law, explores key concepts such as renewable and low-carbon hydrogen, and addresses cross-cutting issues including state aid, network regulation, planning, public participation, and justice. Combining general legal analysis with regional and comparative case studies – such as hydrogen valleys, hubs, and partnerships with third countries – the volume highlights regulatory challenges, emerging solutions, and future pathways towards a coherent European hydrogen law.

The book is aimed at scholars, policymakers, regulators, legal practitioners, and advanced students working in energy law, EU law, sustainability, and the energy transition, as well as stakeholders involved in hydrogen markets and infrastructure development.

"Hydrogen Law in the European Union and Europe is a timely and comprehensive contribution to the emerging field of hydrogen regulation. By combining doctrinal depth with comparative and policy-oriented analysis, the volume offers an indispensable reference for scholars, regulators, and practitioners by providing guidance in an area that is still characterised by economic as well as technical and legal uncertainties."

Johann-Christian Pielow, Institute for Mining and Energy Law, Senior Professor Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany

“Hydrogen Law in the European Union and Europe offers a comprehensive overview of the regulatory framework shaping the hydrogen transition in Europe. With an impressive breadth of topics and approaches, Michael Kalis, Sirja-Leena Penttinen, and Kim Talus have curated an insightful and coherent account of this rapidly evolving field. The chapters in the book deal with hydrogen targets and certification, subsidies, infrastructure, international trade, and the justice dimension of the hydrogen transition (including participation and vulnerable groups), supported by case studies and comparative perspectives. The book stands as an essential reference for scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and anyone interested in the emerging field of hydrogen law."

Beatriz Martínez Romera, Associate Professor of Environmental and Climate Change Law, Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Head of the Centre for Climate Change Law and Governance (CLIMA) and Editor-in-Chief, Climate Law

“Hydrogen Law in the European Union and Europe is a comprehensive and timely guide to the legal foundations of Europe’s hydrogen economy. The book provides valuable insight into the rapid evolution of the hydrogen market and is therefore essential reading for anyone working at the intersection of hydrogen, energy law, sustainability, and market regulation. Particularly noteworthy is the strong contribution of PhD students, which enriches the work with fresh perspectives.”

Max Baumgart, Associate Professor of Energy Law and Blockchain, University of Lucerne, Switzerland

ISBN: 9781041130758

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Weight: 1010g

434 pages