Methane cracking to usable hydrogen and carbon

Last updated: 17.7.2025
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The 'Methane cracking to usable hydrogen and carbon' program, identified as HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-09, focuses on developing breakthrough technologies for producing climate-neutral hydrogen from methane without CO2 emissions. This initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in hard-to-decarbonize sectors and generate economically valuable solid carbon by-products. It represents a crucial step towards a more sustainable and climate-neutral energy system.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the general eligibility criteria for the program, detailing the types of entities that can apply, the geographical areas where projects must be implemented, and the overarching strategic objectives that projects are expected to contribute to.

What is Funded

This section provides detailed information on the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, the specific thematic areas supported, and the expected maturity level of the technologies or solutions at the start and end of the project.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the nature of financial support provided, including the type of financial instrument and the overall budget allocation for the topic.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. It covers various stipulations, from application terms to operational requirements and budget management.

Application Procedure

This section provides a guide to the application process, detailing the submission steps, how proposals are evaluated, and the communication of award decisions.

This section outlines the core legal and official documents that establish and govern the 'Methane cracking to usable hydrogen and carbon' funding program, providing its foundational authority and key operational guidelines.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

15,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

19.10.2021

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

The program's geographic scope encompasses all EU Member States and Associated Countries, with specific provisions for making funding available to participants from certain non-EU/non-Associated Countries, as outlined in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide and Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Energy Production and Supply, Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Hard to decarbonise sectors, economies relying on natural gas export or use (provided they reduce their upstream emissions).

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Experimental Development, Prototyping

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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