Establishment of ENNOH: Commission Opinion on the Hydrogen Transmission Network Operators
Key Ideas
- The Commission published its Opinion on the statutory documents of ENNOH, emphasizing the need for swift cooperation while complying with EU legislation.
- ENNOH, representing future hydrogen transmission network operators in the EU, will adopt final statutory documents by early July 2025.
- ENNOH's role includes contributing to the Hydrogen Ten Year Network Development Plan and establishing harmonised technical rules for the EU hydrogen system.
- ACER had previously provided its opinion on the draft documents, aligning with the Commission's current stance on the establishment of ENNOH.
The European Commission has recently released its Opinion (C/2025/2004) regarding the statutory documents of the European Network of Network Operators for Hydrogen (ENNOH). This independent association, mandated by the Hydrogen and Gas Market Decarbonisation Package, is crucial in representing future hydrogen transmission network operators at the EU level. The Commission's opinion on the draft articles of association, rules of procedure, and list of members of ENNOH marks a significant step towards the establishment of this entity. It highlights the importance of enabling operators to begin collaborating promptly through ENNOH, all the while ensuring that the framework adheres to EU legislation, reminiscent of ACER's prior opinion. Future hydrogen transmission network operators are now tasked with finalizing and publishing the statutory documents by early July 2025, factoring in the feedback from both the Commission and ACER. ENNOH's responsibilities, as outlined in the Gas Regulation, include contributing to the Hydrogen Ten Year Network Development Plan and taking over this role from ENTSOG starting January 2027. Additionally, ENNOH will play a pivotal role in creating harmonised technical and operational rules to guarantee the efficient and safe operation of an interconnected hydrogen system across the EU. The alignment between the Commission and ACER's opinions underscores the collaborative efforts towards establishing ENNOH and fostering a sustainable hydrogen infrastructure within the EU.
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