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Participants at the EU Hydrogen Valleys Days 2025 in Brussels

Report from Brussels: Hydrogen valleys move forward as a community

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On June 25, Brussels hosted the first internal workshop of Hydrogen Valleys 2025 funded by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership. Held behind closed doors in the morning, the session brought together all 21 ongoing projects to share updates, establish connections, and lay the groundwork for deeper collaboration. Although time was limited, the meeting helped reinforce a sense of community among territories committed to hydrogen as a driver of development.

In the afternoon, the EU Hydrogen Valleys Days 2025 kicked off, turning the European capital into a hub for dialogue on the territorial deployment of renewable hydrogen. The second day focused on technical presentations from flagship projects such as Green Hysland, HEAVENN, and SH2AMROCK, alongside panels on financing, governance, replicability, and regional value chains.

One of the most prominent cross-cutting themes was the need for technical and professional skills to support this transition. In that context, the HyAcademy initiative was introduced, aiming to train the next generation of hydrogen technology specialists.

This event also featured the launch of the new H2V Facility, awarded to Roland Berger, which will build on the work of the and provide technical assistance (PDA light & plus) to potential hydrogen valleys. The application process will open in summer 2025, with an open call expected on July 11.

The event reaffirmed the role of Hydrogen Valleys as catalysts for a just, decentralized energy transition rooted in interregional cooperation. A vision that continues to grow from the ground up, with each territory contributing its experience and commitment.

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Policy Learning Platform highlights advancements in European Hydrogen Valleys

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The Policy Learning Platform hosted a successful webinar on May 6, 2025, focusing on «Advancing Hydrogen Valleys» as key drivers for a sustainable, low-carbon economy. The event brought together policymakers and regional development stakeholders to explore strategies for the effective development and scaling of these crucial hydrogen ecosystems.

The webinar emphasized how hydrogen valleys, by leveraging Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3), interregional collaboration, and tailored governance, can stimulate economic growth while contributing to climate neutrality. Discussions centered on the interplay between regional industrial strategies, technological advancements, and governance models supporting the deployment of hydrogen solutions across various sectors.

Key objectives of the webinar included introducing the hydrogen valley concept, discussing interregional complementarities, examining effective governance models, exploring supporting policy instruments, and showcasing best practices from successful regions.

Key insights from expert speakers:

  • Eng. Barbara Petronio (AREA Science Park, Italy) presented the North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley (NAHV), a pioneering transnational initiative spanning Croatia, Italy, and Slovenia. She highlighted its integrated approach to building a hydrogen-based economic, social, and industrial ecosystem, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and the project’s ambition to create a large-scale renewable hydrogen market.

  • Máximo Arias Day (Balearic Energy Institute, Spain) showcased the Green H2 Roadmap for the Balearic Islands, a good practice from the Green Hysland project featured in UNLOCK. He detailed the public-private collaboration driving the development of a comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem in Mallorca, aiming to establish a Southern European hydrogen hub with significant investment and potential for replication in other island regions.

  • Francisco Vigalondo (Aragon Region, Spain), representing the European Hydrogen Valleys S3 Partnership, provided a broader European perspective. He underscored the vital role of hydrogen valleys in demonstrating the EU’s hydrogen economy at a local level and highlighted the partnership’s efforts in fostering knowledge sharing and project matchmaking among its growing network of member regions.

The webinar underscored the diverse and dynamic landscape of hydrogen valley development across Europe. The presentations highlighted a strong commitment to building integrated hydrogen ecosystems through regional collaboration, strategic planning, and public-private partnerships. The insights shared offer valuable lessons for policymakers and stakeholders seeking to unlock the potential of clean hydrogen for a sustainable future.

More about the presentations:

Barbara Petronio (AREA Science Park, Italy): Petronio presented the North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley (NAHV) initiative, a pioneering transnational project spanning Croatia, Italy, and Slovenia. She emphasized the project’s unique «quadruple helix» model, integrating ahydrogen-based economic, social and industrial ecosystem. With significant funding from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership and a large consortium of partners, NAHV aims to establish a large-scale renewable hydrogen market, produce substantial green hydrogen across the region, and activate numerous pilot applications in industry, energy, and transport. Petronio also highlighted the project’s strong focus on public perception, policy development, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement, underscoring the importance of a robust ecosystem for a successful hydrogen valley.

Máximo Arias (Balearic Energy Institute, Mallorca, Spain): Arias showcased the Green H2 Roadmap for the Balearic Islands, from the Green Hysland project, a good practice recognized by the UNLOCK project. This public-private collaboration aims to deploy a comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem on the island of Mallorca, with a vision towards 2050. The roadmap, based on detailed techno-economic studies and stakeholder consultations, identifies key hydrogen applications across various sectors, including transport, maritime, industry, and energy storage. A significant milestone is the mobilization of €50 million to build an electrolysis plant, aiming to establish the first Southern Europe hydrogen hub in an island context. Arias emphasized the potential for scalability and replication of this model in other island regions and beyond.

Francisco Vigalondo (Aragon Region, representing Hydrogen Europe): Vigalondo provided a broader European perspective through the European Hydrogen Valleys Partnership. He emphasized the growing recognition of hydrogen valleys as vital instruments for showcasing the EU’s hydrogen economy at a local level. The partnership, initiated by Normandy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, and Aragon, now encompasses 67 member regions across several countries, working to foster knowledge sharing and project matchmaking. Francisco Vigalondo highlighted the partnership’s role in facilitating the preparation of proposals for hydrogen valley calls and its ongoing efforts to evolve its methodology and provide technical assistance to its members, aiming to accelerate the development and deployment of hydrogen valleys across Europe.

Key takeaways:

The webinar underscored the diverse and dynamic landscape of hydrogen valley development in Europe. From large-scale transnational initiatives to regional island strategies, and a Europe-wide partnership fostering collaboration, the presentations highlighted the commitment to building integrated hydrogen ecosystems. The focus on production, infrastructure, end-use applications, and the crucial role of regional collaboration and public-private partnerships were recurring themes, demonstrating the collective effort to unlock the potential of clean hydrogen for a sustainable future.

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Webinar: Advancing hydrogen valleys

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Webinar: Advancing Hydrogen valleys

Event: 06 May 2025
 10 : 49 – 11 : 30 CEST
Online | By Interreg Europe Learning Platform,
By Project UNLOCK
🌱🔋 How can regions power the green industrial transition with hydrogen?

On 6 May 2025, the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform is hosting a webinar on Advancing Hydrogen Valleys.

Hydrogen valleys are becoming key drivers of sustainable industrial development—bringing together innovation, investment, and regional cooperation.

What’s on the agenda:
✔️ Introduction to the hydrogen valley concept and its link to Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3)
✔️ Interregional collaboration for hydrogen-based value chains
✔️ Governance models that support effective coordination
✔️ Policy instruments to support hydrogen ecosystems
✔️ Best practices from leading regions

📅 Save your spot and join us to explore how regions can lead the way in hydrogen innovation! 👉https://bit.ly/3RF3ZlK

Hydrogen valleys: catalysts for local and global hydrogen economies

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A significant trend is emerging in the clean energy sector: the development of «Hydrogen Valleys» and «Hydrogen Hubs.» These integrated hydrogen projects, spanning the entire value chain from production to end-use, have been on the rise since the mid-2010s, signaling a major shift towards hydrogen as a key energy carrier, according to Urban Transitions & Clean Hydrogen Missions on the GUIDEBOOK Clean Hydrogen in cities.

These hydrogen valleys are not just industrial sites; they represent a strategic opportunity for cities to lead the way in the hydrogen economy. Cities are uniquely positioned to act as central hubs where hydrogen production, distribution, and utilization converge, creating dynamic and sustainable ecosystems.

Key steps to developing a hydrogen valley

For cities and regions looking to establish their own hydrogen valley, several key steps have been identified:

  • Strategic partnerships: Engaging with economic development agencies and other key players is crucial for aligning the project with local and regional goals.
  • Resource assessment: A thorough evaluation of local production potential and current/future hydrogen needs is essential for effective planning.
  • Stakeholder engagement: Collaboration with energy utilities, project developers, potential users, and the local community ensures project viability and public acceptance.
  • Financial planning: Securing diverse funding sources, both public and private, is vital for building a strong business case.
  • Integrated planning: A cross-sectoral approach and a comprehensive feasibility study are prerequisites for successful project implementation.

Phased development

Hydrogen valley projects typically unfold in a structured series of phases:

  1. Technical studies: Initial studies lay the groundwork for pilot projects.
  2. Demonstration phase: Testing and experimentation validate technologies under real-world conditions.
  3. Analysis and planning: Economic and environmental assessments inform future development and scaling.

Support and resources

To support the growth of hydrogen valleys, key initiatives and platforms are available:

  • The Mission Innovation Hydrogen Valley Platform serves as a global inventory of hydrogen valleys, providing valuable data and insights.
  • Various funding programs are in place to facilitate the development and deployment of hydrogen valley projects.

This information underscores the pivotal role of hydrogen valleys in fostering the hydrogen economy and provides a roadmap for cities and regions to actively participate in this transformative energy shift.

 

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H2Talk: from hype to pipe: how hydrogen valleys are powering the future

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Discover how hydrogen valleys are driving the global hydrogen economy and accelerating the clean energy transition.

About the Webinar:

Hydrogen valleys are emerging as critical hubs for the development and deployment of green hydrogen. These integrated ecosystems bring together hydrogen production, distribution, and diverse applications, demonstrating the real-world viability of hydrogen technologies.

This H2Talk webinar will delve into the crucial role of hydrogen valleys in achieving energy security and sustainability. We’ll explore:

  • The European Hydrogen Valley Landscape: Understand the policy support, funding initiatives, and strategic importance of hydrogen valleys in Europe.
  • Global Perspectives: Learn how governments worldwide, including the US, Australia, and South Korea, are investing in hydrogen ecosystems.
  • Real-World Applications: Gain insights from ongoing projects and discover the key factors for successful hydrogen valley development.
  • Funding and Collaboration: Discuss the importance of financial support and international cooperation in driving the hydrogen economy.
  • Market Integration: Explore how to integrate hydrogen valleys into the broader European hydrogen market to meet ambitious 2030 targets.

Join us to learn how hydrogen valleys are moving from concept to reality, bridging the gap between hype and tangible infrastructure.

Who Should Attend:

  • Energy industry professionals
  • Policymakers and government officials
  • Investors and financial stakeholders
  • Researchers and academics
  • Anyone interested in the future of clean energy

Featured Speakers:

  • Danica Maljković, Chair, Clean Hydrogen Partnership Governing Board
  • Sebastian Schuschnig, Regional Minister, Carinthia Austria
  • Beatrice Coda, Head of Unit of the Clean Energy transition Unit, DG RTD, European Commission
  • Adam Weber, Chief Technology Officer, ARCHES
  • Maribel Rodríguez Olmo, Hydrogen Business Development Manager, Repsol
  • Antonio Aguilo, Project Officer, Clean Hydrogen Partnership
  • Moderated by Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, CEO of Hydrogen Europe.

Event Details:

  • Date: 24 March 2025
  • Time: 15:00-16:30 (CET)
  • Type: Online

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the role of hydrogen valleys in the global energy transition.
  • Learn about funding and policy initiatives supporting hydrogen valley development.
  • Gain insights from expert speakers and real-world case studies.
  • Discover the challenges and opportunities in integrating hydrogen valleys into the market.
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Hydrogen Valleys Alliance is born

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A total of 16 hydrogen valleys from all over the country will collaborate to promote the renewable hydrogen value chain in Spain.

The Hydrogen Valleys Alliance seeks to position Spain as a relevant player in the European economy in this energy vector.

In a step towards the decarbonisation of industrial and transport sectors of the national economy and the development of an industrial value chain, sixteen hydrogen valleys from all over Spain have met in Huelva to sign up to the Hydrogen Valleys Alliance.

These associations will work together to promote the renewable hydrogen value chain with the aim of positioning Spain as a relevant player in the European economy of this energy vector.

In the words of the Hydrogen Valleys Alliance, ‘the main premise of this Alliance is to mark a before and after in the sustainable and competitive future that we intend to outline in Spain. The collaboration between all the valleys is essential to overcome the climate and energy challenge that we all have in common, and to maintain the competitiveness of our industrial sector, taking advantage of the opportunity to develop new industry and technology’.

In order to carry out the different initiatives promoted around this energy vector, the country’s sixteen hydrogen valleys, made up of companies and other public and private organisations belonging to multiple parts of the hydrogen value chain, seek to collaborate in order to drive the development of local ecosystems around the hydrogen economy.

They also aim to learn from each other’s best practices, advance in collaborative projects and improve their capacity for dialogue with the different Spanish and EU institutions.

The Hydrogen Valleys Alliance has 611 entities involved in 333 projects, which involve, among others, the production of almost 900,000 tn/year of hydrogen, and the abatement of more than 11 M tn/year of CO2.

Renewable hydrogen is a key energy vector for making Europe’s commitment to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 a reality, and for making progress in reducing energy dependence and greenhouse gas emissions. Spain, for its part, has an industrial fabric that is well positioned to support the development of green hydrogen and with ideal conditions to make this a key vector for energy transition, as well as to achieve an opportunity for industrial, economic, social and technological development.

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HYVOLUTION PARIS 2025

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HYVOLUTION PARIS 2025
THE GLOBAL HYDROGEN EVENT TAKES PLACE AT A CRUCIAL TIME FOR THE INDUSTRY
January 28-30, 2025
Under the High Patronage of the President of the Republic, Hyvolution stands as the world’s leading
event for stakeholders in the decarbonized hydrogen sector. Since its inception in 2016, the event has
accompanied every stage of the industry’s development, serving as both a privileged observer and a
catalyst for innovation.
Today, as the sector enters a phase of industrial maturity, this 8th edition is set to become a pivotal
meeting point to address the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly transforming industry.

A UNIQUE VENUE TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF HYDROGEN
Hyvolution is more than just an exhibition. It is a hub for dialogue, collaboration, and networking for all industry stakeholders: industrial players, project developers, investors, local governments, and policymakers. It is where structuring projects are defined, and strategic partnerships are forged for the future.
“Today, with more than 91 countries adopting national hydrogen strategies, representing 99% of global
GDP, we are witnessing an irreversible shift that is reshaping the global energy landscape,” explains Raphaël
Goerens, Director of Hyvolution Paris.

The international reach of Hyvolution underscores its global influence. Following the success of Hyvolution Chile, which will hold its third edition in 2025, and the upcoming launch of Hyvolution Canada in October, the French edition has established itself as a global reference hub.
“One-third of our exhibitors are now international, reaffirming our role as a central platform where major projects and future partnerships are shaped,” highlights Raphaël Goerens.

As the United States and China significantly increase their investments, the European sector is navigating a
decisive phase of development, facing key economic challenges such as optimizing production costs, navigating
regulations, and securing substantial investments. This is why Hyvolution Paris 2025 takes on a new strategic dimension. Internationally recognized as the leading event dedicated to hydrogen, the exhibition is the must-attend event to capitalize on the opportunities of this rapidly consolidating market.

With nearly 550 exhibitors and brands expected from 30 countries, Hyvolution offers a unique and
comprehensive business platform that brings together the entire value chain: from technical solutions to
financiers, integrators, and end users. This diversity, combined with its strengthened international scope, makes Paris the strategic crossroads for global exchanges. Hyvolution Paris 2025 will enable participants to access emerging markets and discover unprecedented export opportunities.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION HYVOLUTION PARIS
Dates : January 28, 28 & 30, 2025
Lieu : Paris Porte de Versailles – Hall 4 et 6
Website: https://paris.hyvolution.com/fr X: https://twitter.com/Hyvolution
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salon-hyvolution-a86715195/ Instagram: @hyvolution.paris

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Seven national associations join forces to advance clean hydrogen across Europe

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At this year’s European Hydrogen Week (2024), seven prominent national hydrogen associations took a significant step towards advancing clean hydrogen technologies by signing the Cooperation Charter for European Associations Advancing Clean Hydrogen. The Charter, developed by Hydrogen Europe, represents a unified commitment to accelerate the deployment of hydrogen technologies, mitigate investment risks, and foster capacity-building across the continent.

The new signatories—Hydrogen UK, Bulgarian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (BGH2A), Deutscher Wasserstoff-Verband (DWV) e.V., Latvian Hydrogen Association, Lithuanian Hydrogen Energy Association, Romanian Association for Hydrogen Energy (AEHR), and the Czech Hydrogen Technology Platform (HYTEP)—join 23 associations that initiated the charter earlier this year. Together, they aim to shape a sustainable future by promoting policies for hydrogen technologies, supporting the development of clean hydrogen markets, and equipping Europe with the skills needed for a thriving hydrogen economy.

This collaboration underpins Europe’s ambition to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and underscores the importance of regional partnerships in driving the transition to a clean energy future.

Read the Cooperation Charter and see all signatories!

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Strengthening hydrogen valleys: Clean Hydrogen Partnership expands regional cooperation

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The Clean Hydrogen Partnership is intensifying efforts to support the development of clean hydrogen economies across Europe, building on nearly a decade of collaboration with regional stakeholders. Following a call for expressions of interest last year, 10 new regions have joined the initiative, signaling a strong commitment to advancing the hydrogen transition.

At the recent forum, six new memoranda of cooperation were signed with regions including Castilla y León (Spain), North-Holland (The Netherlands), Košice Region (Slovakia), Wielkopolska (Poland), the Médio Tejo Intermunicipal Community (Portugal), and Slovenia’s National Managing Authority. These agreements, tailored to regional needs, aim to foster capacity building, knowledge sharing, and industrial synergies to strengthen the hydrogen valley network.

Valerie Bouillon-Delporte, a representative of the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, highlighted the ambition to double the number of hydrogen valleys by 2025 as part of the REPowerEU Plan. «Sixteen valleys are already funded, with six more to be added this year,» she noted, emphasizing their role as strategic pillars for innovation and energy transition.

Looking ahead, the Clean Hydrogen Knowledge Hub will serve as a critical resource, offering automated data analysis and reporting to facilitate informed decision-making and collaboration among industry and regional partners.

Regions aspiring to develop hydrogen valleys are encouraged to connect with the Mission Innovation Hydrogen Valley Platform, which offers insights into cutting-edge technologies, funding opportunities, and success factors from hydrogen initiatives worldwide. This enhanced collaboration underscores the transformative potential of hydrogen valleys in driving Europe’s clean energy future.