This LAP refers to the permitting requirements. In particular it underlines if there are some requirements in terms of environmental assessment, risk assessment, safety requirements.
General Assessment:
The production of hydrogen is subject to a significant number of requirements. Although enshrined in national legislation following transposition, the source of most of these requirements can be traced to EU Directives in various fields.
As a result of EU level rules, hydrogen production plans (irrespective of the methods of production) will be subject to:
• Risk Assessments (as operationalised from the general obligations laid down in the SEVESO Directive).
• Health and Safety requirements and conformity assessment procedures, as envisioned by the ATEX Directive.
• Integrated Environmental obligations, as required by the IED.
• Environmental Impact Assessment procedures, as envisioned by the SEA and EIA Directives.
Nevertheless, while the overall requirements are similar across all partner countries, significant differences in interpretation and implementation exist.