TRIERES workshop illuminates local hydrogen ecosystems
The TRIERES hydrogen valley workshop, titled "Hydrogen Innovation for Regional Growth: Enhancing Mobility and Local Value Chains – The Peloponnese Case," was successfully held in Agioi Theodoroi, Corinth. The event was organized under the auspices of the Region of Peloponnese and the Municipality of Loutraki-Perachora-Agioi Theodoroi.
The workshop served as a vital platform, gathering over 90 in-person participants and more than 60 online attendees from 28 countries. This diverse group comprised representatives from various institutions, industry, academia, and public bodies, all united by a common objective: to explore the potential of small-scale hydrogen valley solutions and the role of green hydrogen within local and regional contexts, specifically referencing the Peloponnese Region and its mobility sector.
Distinguished speakers graced the event with their presence, offering valuable insights:
- Christos Dimas, Minister of Infrastructure & Transport
- Nikolaos Tagaras, Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy
- Dimitrios Ptochos, Governor of the Region of Peloponnese
- Giorgos Gkionis, Mayor of Loutraki-Perachora-Agioi Theodoroi
- Athena Foka, Head of Special EU Funds Service, Ministry of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy
- Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, CEO, Hydrogen Europe
- Dionisis Tsimis, Project Officer TRIERES, Clean Hydrogen Partnership
- Stefano Campagnolo, Project Officer, CINEA
- Stefanos Agiasoglou, CEO, Road Transport S.A. (OSY)
- Konstantinos I. Chatzifotis, TRIERES Project Coordinator, European Affairs Manager, Motor Oil Group
The agenda featured four focused panel discussions that delved into critical aspects of hydrogen development:
- Building Hydrogen Economies at Local and Regional Level
- Hydrogen Mobility
- Driving Impact through Policy and Regulation
- Hydrogen Technologies and Infrastructures
The workshop concluded with practical demonstrations and networking opportunities, including:
- A field visit to the first AVIN hydrogen refueling station (HRS) in Agioi Theodoroi
- A networking gala at the iconic Corinth Canal
H2TERRITORY extends its gratitude to all the speakers, participants, and supporting organizations whose contributions made this an impactful day for regional hydrogen development in the Peloponnese and beyond.
