# European hydrogen infrastructure development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-hydrogen-infrastructure-development > Updated: 2026-10-20T15:00:09.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. European efforts to develop hydrogen technology and infrastructure show a mix of technological advancement and implementation challenges. Early developments include research in Germany on diesel reformers that convert diesel into hydrogen-rich gas, and subsidy programs in the Netherlands aimed at expanding hydrogen refueling networks for road transport. However, the expansion of large-scale hydrogen projects has encountered obstacles. In Spain, construction of a major green hydrogen plant has been postponed due to uncertain industrial demand and regulatory ambiguity. In Germany, the rollout of the national hydrogen core network is progressing slowly, with only a small fraction of the planned 2030 network currently operational. Despite these delays, new projects are entering preparatory phases, such as a 150 MW green hydrogen plant planned by ITM Power to supply a European refinery by 2029. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: European hydrogen projects face delays and infrastructure challenges Hydrogen initiatives in Europe show mixed progress: Naturgy faces delays in Spain due to demand uncertainty, Germany's core network expansion remains slow, while ITM Power prepares a new 150 MW plant. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-hydrogen-projects-face-delays-and-infrastructure-challenges ### 2026-10-12: European infrastructure faces funding gaps and hydrogen technology advancements Europe faces a 23 billion euro annual gap in water infrastructure funding, while new technologies and subsidies advance hydrogen use in maritime and road transport. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-infrastructure-faces-funding-gaps-and-hydrogen-technology-advancements --- Cite as: European hydrogen infrastructure development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-hydrogen-infrastructure-development