S3 Hydrogen Valleys Partnership kicks off 2025 with General Assembly in Brussels
The S3 Hydrogen Valleys Partnership held its first General Assembly of the year at the Scotland Europa office in Brussels, bringing together regional representatives, hydrogen experts, and institutional stakeholders from across Europe. The hybrid event, also streamed via Teams, marked a key moment for collaboration and strategic alignment in the development of hydrogen valleys.
The session opened with a review of the Partnership’s progress over the past year, followed by the unveiling of an updated governance structure and the presentation of a new Memorandum of Understanding. Attendees also discussed the annual work plan, which outlines priorities for 2025 and beyond.
Five dedicated working groups shared updates on their respective focus areas: Natural hydrogen, Mobility, Investment, Communication, Advocacy.
Regional initiatives took center stage, with highlights including the small-scale hydrogen valley in Scotland and the research efforts of the CH2ESS center in Sweden. These examples showcased the diversity and innovation emerging from local ecosystems.
The day concluded with presentations of flagship hydrogen valley projects that exemplify Europe’s commitment to territorial deployment:
- HySPARK (Poland)
- EASTGATEH2V (Slovakia)
- Hi2 Valley (Austria)
- CyLH2Valley (Spain, Castilla y León)
These projects reflect the growing momentum behind hydrogen valleys as a cornerstone of the EU’s energy transition strategy, reinforcing the role of regions in shaping a climate-neutral future.
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