3 Seas Hydrogen Council to develop a White Paper for the green transformation of the region

🇪🇺 During the ongoing European Hydrogen Week in Brussels, we are delighted to announce the signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) by members of the 3 Seas Hydrogen Council! This document marks a collective decision to develop a white paper 📝 that will outline the key directions for the green reindustrialization of Central and Southeastern Europe.

🟢 What will the white paper include?

It will be a strategic analysis focusing on green reindustrialization and the future of hydrogen in the Three Seas region. Its main areas of focus will include:

📊 Strategic perspective on demand and supply – an analysis of the region’s energy needs and the potential for importing and locally producing green hydrogen, ammonia and methanol.

 🚛 Logistics and infrastructure – proposals for optimal transport corridors (TEN-T) and the identification of key import hubs in the Adriatic and Baltic regions.

 ♻️ Sustainability and ESG – recommendations on implementing ESG principles and managing local resources responsibly and efficiently.

 📜 Addressing regulatory challenges – an analysis of EU RFNBO requirements (42% by 2030, 60% by 2035) and recommendations on how to meet these standards effectively.

 📡 Market development – guidelines for strengthening local industries and promoting hydrogen-related technologies in key sectors such as fertilizers, steel, and maritime transport.

The white paper will serve as a key advisory document for the European Commission 🇪🇺, national governments, and industry leaders.

✍️ Signatories of the Letter of Intent

Organizations from nine countries have signed the Letter of Intent, jointly driving this initiative forward:

🇵🇱 Hydrogen Poland, represented by Tomoho Umeda

 🇺🇦 UKRAINIAN HYDROGEN COUNCIL, represented by Dr Oleksandr Riepkin

 🇭🇺 Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association, represented by István Lepsényi

 🇸🇮 National Hydrogen Association of Slovenia, represented by Miha Trunkelj & Mihael Cigler

 🇸🇰 NVAS - Národná vodíková asociácia Slovenska, represented by Ján Weiterschütz

We extend our gratitude to our partners for their commitment and shared vision! 💡🤝

*The 3 Seas Hydrogen Council aims to serve as a hydrogen platform for sharing experiences and taking joint actions to support Central and Eastern European countries and local governments in their green transition.