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June 22, 2026

Rewire. #173 — Monday, 22 Jun 2026

● Monday 22 Jun 2026
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Europe's green hydrogen infrastructure is advancing on multiple fronts simultaneously—Germany and Australia committing €400m to cross-border supply chains, Brussels stretching its Hydrogen Bank auction to fill remaining capacity, and Italy inaugurating domestic production while signaling new tenders—suggesting policymakers are racing to lock in electrolyzer demand before the investment window narrows. Meanwhile, Amazon's record 600MW German offshore wind PPA and mounting pressure for new CfD auctions highlight how corporate offtakers are stepping in where policy mechanisms lag, effectively setting price signals that governments must now match or exceed to keep public auction pipelines competitive.
Hydrogen · DE · Hydrogen Insight
Germany and Australia sign declaration of intent for joint €400m H2Global green hydrogen auction
Germany and Australia have signed a declaration of intent to jointly conduct a €400m green hydrogen auction under the H2Global mechanism. The bilateral deal aims to establish long-term supply corridors for renewable hydrogen between Australian producers and European offtakers.
Hydrogen · RFNBO · Industrial Policy Source →
Grids Package · EU · Staffetta Quotidiana
EU Energy Council to discuss European Grids Package this week
The EU Council of Energy Ministers is set to discuss the European Grids Package during its session the week of 22-26 June. The agenda also includes a Commission meeting with ministers from Canada, China, Japan and Norway on climate, and a working party on the LNG market and gas task force.
Grids Package · Industrial Policy Source →
Industrial Policy · DE · Wind Power Monthly
Pressure mounts for new CfD-backed auctions amid German offshore wind uncertainty
The German government faces growing calls to reform its offshore wind tender system and launch new CfD-backed auction rounds this year. Reports indicate TotalEnergies and Jera Nex BP are considering withdrawing from major offshore wind seabed leases in the German North Sea, raising concerns about the viability of the current negative-bidding auction model.
Industrial Policy · Grids Package Source →
Hydrogen · EU · El Periódico de la Energía
Brussels taps reserve list to complete third European Hydrogen Bank auction
The European Commission is resorting to its reserve list to fill remaining capacity in the third auction round of the European Hydrogen Bank, indicating that some originally selected projects have dropped out or failed to meet conditions. The move highlights ongoing challenges in converting auction awards into bankable green hydrogen projects.
Hydrogen · RFNBO · Industrial Policy Source →
Industrial Policy · DE · Wind Power Monthly
Amazon signs largest PPA in Germany — 600MW with Skyborn's Gennaker offshore wind farm
Amazon has signed a 600MW power purchase agreement with Skyborn Renewables for electricity from the Gennaker offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea, making it the largest PPA in Germany to date. Munich's municipal utility SWM subsequently purchased a 25% stake in the project.
Industrial Policy Source →
Hydrogen · IT · Staffetta Quotidiana
Italy inaugurates Sarpom-Trecate green hydrogen plant, MASE signals upcoming tenders
Italy has inaugurated the Sarpom (IP-Socar) green hydrogen production facility at the Trecate refinery, with MASE official Crotta signaling upcoming tenders for further green hydrogen projects. The article highlights the evolving reality of hydrogen supply in Italy alongside persistent demand-side uncertainties.
Hydrogen · RFNBO · Industrial Policy Source →
Batteries · DE · Charged EVs
EAS Batteries claims superior LFP performance with acetonitrile-based electrolyte
German manufacturer EAS Batteries claims its LFP cells using an acetonitrile-based electrolyte deliver superior performance compared to conventional LFP chemistries. No specific metrics on energy density, cycle life, C-rate, or cost were provided in the available snippet. ⚠️ PRESS RELEASE — unverified claims, no independent testing data available.
Batteries · Industrial Policy Source →
Market Snapshot
NH₃ Fossil ("Grey")
$688.25
/t Dlvd NWE
NH₃ Low-Carbon ("Blue")
$738.92
/t Dlvd NWE
NH₃ RFNBO ("Green")
$909.81
/t Dlvd NWE
EUA (EU ETS)
€77.04
/tCO₂
DE Baseload DA
€124.09
/MWh
TTF Gas
€50.11
/MWh
Sources: SMARD.de, Flourish/Argus · View all →
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