Will Luxembourg build a national hydrogen transport infrastructure in 2025?

On 20 March 2025, the Luxembourg Parliament (Chambre des députés) officially approved Bill No. 8298 on the construction and operation of a national hydrogen transport infrastructure. This document is the first legislative foundation on which to build the country's hydrogen policy, as set out in the strategy of 8 July 2021.

Is Luxembourg part of a large-scale European market for Renewable Hydrogen?

This is not just a domestic energy reform - Luxembourg sees itself as part of a large-scale European market for renewable hydrogen. Lex Delles, Minister of Economy, SMEs, Energy and Tourism, said: "Access to sufficient quantities of renewable and competitive hydrogen will be key to decarbonising sectors such as industry and transport.

What is Luxembourg hydrogen Valley?

Luxembourg Hydrogen Valley delivering integrated full-chain sustainable hydrogen ecosystem with technical, economic, social and environmental benefits and superior replicability.

How does the Luxembourg Hydrogen strategy work?

Strong commitment of key commercial actors along the entire value chain and political support in line with the Luxembourg Hydrogen Strategy aimed at fully decarbonising the industrial sector before 2030 is ensured as demonstrated by 80% co-financing from external sources. It generates different investments exceeding 38M€.

Is hydrogen transport infrastructure a public utility?

Hydrogen transport infrastructure is now granted the status of "public utility" (utilité publique), allowing the state and municipal authorities to use both public and private land without the need for lengthy procedures.