Belgian Clean Hydrogen (2026)
The sectoral publication Belgian Clean Hydrogen, realised in close collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, the FPS Foreign Affairs, FIT, AWEX and hub.brussels, explores the strategic, economic and technological dimensions of Belgium’s emerging hydrogen sector. It highlights how Belgian companies, research institutions and public authorities contribute to the development of a clean hydrogen economy within the broader energy transition. As climate objectives, energy security and industrial competitiveness increasingly converge, hydrogen is gaining importance as a key solution for decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors such as industry and heavy transport.
Hydrogen development in Belgium has entered a phase of increasing maturity, supported by a solid legislative framework, emerging market mechanisms and tangible progress in infrastructure across ports, terminals and transport networks. Large-scale deployment, however, will depend on improving cost competitiveness and adopting a pragmatic approach that embraces multiple production pathways. In this context, the timely implementation of EU regulation remains essential to create a viable business case, provide demand certainty and accelerate decarbonisation.
The first part of the publication provides an in-depth analysis of hydrogen’s role in the energy transition, covering global trends, European policy frameworks and the Belgian landscape. The second part presents 12 Belgian companies, illustrating expertise across the value chain. The third part highlights key stakeholders and collaborative networks shaping the sector.
