Fifteen renewable hydrogen production projects across five countries have secured a total of EUR 992 million in grants after the second round of the European Hydrogen Bank. These projects are expected to produce nearly 2.2 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen over 10 years, aiming to avoid more than 15 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. The European Commission highlighted that the hydrogen would be used in various sectors such as transportation, the chemical industry, methanol, and ammonia production. Winners of the grant will receive a fixed premium per kilogram of renewable hydrogen produced over a period of up to 10 years. Notably, projects with off-takers in the maritime sector were included for the first time. Eight projects in Spain, three in Norway, two in Germany, and one each in Finland and the Netherlands were selected. The largest production volume projects include the Zeevonk Electrolyser project in the Netherlands, KASKADE project in Germany, and Kristinestad PtX project in Finland. The auction under the European Hydrogen Bank is part of the EU's commitment to building a robust renewable hydrogen market, contributing to energy independence and supporting climate neutrality efforts. The next auction is planned by year-end, and the Commission will also launch the Hydrogen Mechanism to facilitate interactions between buyers and sellers in the renewable hydrogen market.