Tender 2
This second supply side auction is the first one to be partly funded jointly by two governments - Germany and the Netherlands. It is organised into five lots: four regional and one global, with a minimum of EUR 484 million allocated for the regional lots and a minimum of EUR 567 million for the global lot, with the potential to increase close to EUR 600 million each pending final budget approvals.¹
The total amount stands at EUR 2.5 billion with scope to increase to EUR 3 billion. The five lots for renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO) are categorised by production region and allocation criteria, which are either product-open or vector-open.
Basic facts:
Social and environmental sustainability
Renewable hydrogen has the potential to be a catalyst for global sustainable development, both in producing countries and in regions that are mainly consumers. Done well, renewable hydrogen projects can contribute to economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social progress. Find out more about what we do to ensure that the projects in our pilot tender meet comprehensive social and environmental requirements.
¹ The final purchase volumes are subject to the German federal budget, which is still undergoing parliamentary approval.
² As of February 2025, the duration of the HPA is limited to a maximum of 9 years, however, an extension to a full 10 year contract duration is envisaged and undergoing parliamentary approval.
³ A list of eligible countries can be found in the performance specification of the respective lot.