Hydrogen procurement schemes: legal frameworks in the EU, UK, and Brazil

As hydrogen auctions progress in Europe, with the second European Hydrogen Bank auction scheduled for the beginning of December, the UK's hydrogen allocation round (HAR) 2 scheduled to open around the same time and auctions in Brazil planned for early 2025, it is crucial for those considering financial investment decisions on hydrogen projects to understand the legal frameworks in place and their attractiveness. 

Join us on 12 November for an exclusive webinar on "Hydrogen procurement schemes: legal frameworks in the EU, UK, and Brazil" designed specifically for investors, sponsors/developers, and funders of hydrogen projects. 

Gain insight into the legal intricacies and subsidy opportunities, as well as lessons learned from previous auctions. Our expert panel will provide insights into: 

1. EU Hydrogen Auctions: Understanding the Terms and Conditions for the upcoming auction and what the new criterion: “Achieving security of supply of essential goods and contribution to Europe’s industrial leadership and competitiveness” means for those seeking to make their bids. We’ll consider the new resilience requirements, the lessons of the pilot auction and interactions with the objectives of the Net-Zero Industry Act. 
    
2. UK Hydrogen Procurement: Compare the EU approach to the negotiated route of the UK hydrogen procurement rounds focusing on the rules that are likely to apply to HAR2 projects and lessons being learnt from the HAR1 process. 
    
3. Brazil's Hydrogen Market: with the new Law No. 14,990/2024 establishing Brazil’s Low-Carbon Hydrogen Development Program (PHBC), we’ll take a look at the proposals to auction support by way of tax credits to be granted on the sale of low-carbon hydrogen. We will consider how Brazil compares in its approach to the rules for the Hydrogen Development for Low Carbon Emissions Programme and what this means for projects looking for sales opportunities domestically as well as to the European markets. ​ 

The session will last 60 minutes and will be held in English. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions in writing during the webinar.