The European Commission has issued a positive opinion in the process of certifying GAZ-SYSTEM as a hydrogen transmission network operator. The company is the first in Europe to undergo the certification procedure in this area, securing confirmation of compliance with EU regulations. This is the next big step in building a new energy market and confirms the company’s role in the energy transition taking place in the region.
“The process of certifying the hydrogen transmission network operator demonstrates that Poland is capable of acting swiftly and effectively in close cooperation with European institutions such as the European Commission and ACER. This achievement consolidates our position within the European Union and confirms that cooperation yields tangible results at both the national and international level. Not only is Poland participating in these developments, but it is increasingly contributing to shaping them, thereby consolidating its position as one of the leaders of energy transition in Europe.” said Wojciech Wrochna, Government Plenipotentiary for Strategic Energy Infrastructure.
The European Commission has published its opinion on the certification of GAZ-SYSTEM as a hydrogen transmission network operator. In the document, the Commission confirms that GAZ-SYSTEM meets the independence criteria set out in EU regulations and endorsed the positive assessment presented by the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) early this March.
Obtaining a favourable opinion from the European Commission is one of the key stages in the certification procedure required by EU regulations. In accordance with the current legislation, hydrogen transmission network operators must demonstrate effective unbundling of their operations from energy production and supply activities. The European Commission also noted that, at the current stage of the hydrogen market’s development, the absence of physical transmission infrastructure does not hinder the process of certifying an operator. This position allows future operators to plan, finance and build hydrogen networks, which is crucial for the dynamic development of this sector in Europe.
The development of the hydrogen market in Europe is gaining momentum and is tangibly transforming the functioning of the economies. Hydrogen plays a key role in this process as the energy carrier of the future, supporting the decarbonisation of industry, transport and energy sectors. Advances in hydrogen technologies represent not only an investment in innovation, but also in energy security and competitiveness.