Italy has announced a new tender titled “SERVIZI DI CONSULENZA TECNICA RELATIVI ALLO SVILUPPO DI UN QUADRO NORMATIVO EUROPEO PER L’UTILIZZO DELL’IDROGENO NELLA TRANSIZIONE ENERGETICA” (Technical Consultancy Services for the Development of a European Regulatory Framework for the Use of Hydrogen in the Energy Transition), published on October 23, 2024.
Interested parties have until November 25, 2024, to submit their tenders. This initiative is significant for the hydrogen industry as it seeks to establish a robust legal framework to facilitate hydrogen’s role in the transition to a sustainable energy system within Europe.
Main Objectives and Requirements
The primary objective of the tender is to develop a comprehensive legal framework that will support the integration and use of hydrogen as a key component in Europe’s energy transition. Specifically, the tender aims to address regulatory gaps and provide guidance on how hydrogen can be effectively incorporated into existing energy systems while ensuring compliance with EU laws and standards. The tender requires expert legal and technical consultancy services to achieve these goals, highlighting the need for a multi-disciplinary approach that combines knowledge of energy policy, environmental standards, and legal expertise.
The development of these guidelines is crucial for streamlining hydrogen usage across various sectors, such as transportation and industrial processes, thereby enhancing energy security and reducing carbon emissions. By harmonizing regulations across EU member states, the framework is expected to facilitate cross-border hydrogen projects and cooperation, leading to more robust and integrated energy networks.
