Leveraging the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to Build the EU Hydrogen Grid

During this webinar, experts explored how innovative EU financing tools, including the updated Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and the new Competitiveness Fund, can support the early development of a clean hydrogen network.

The discussion covered:
• The Commission’s new MFF proposal (2028–2035)
• The shift from traditional grants to blended finance under CEF
• The German Anticipatory Loan Guarantee Mechanism as a first use case

The experts also talked about how these mechanisms can help build anticipatory hydrogen grids that meet future demand while keeping short-term transmission costs low.