3rd Annual International Conference "From Promises to Reality: Accelerating Hydrogen Technologies in Ukraine and Beyond" was held

This week Ukraine became the focal point for discussions on hydrogen technologies, hosting the 3rd annual international conference titled "From Promises to Reality: Accelerating Hydrogen Technologies in Ukraine and Beyond." The event gathered leading professionals and experts from around the world to discuss the prospects and challenges of developing hydrogen energy.

The conference served as a platform to showcase the significant progress made by the Ukrainian Hydrogen Council. During the event, a representative from the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine discussed the status of Ukraine's Hydrogen Strategy up to 2050, which includes ambitious plans and concrete steps for the development of hydrogen energy in the country.

Polina Kazakevych, President of the Ukrainian Hydrogen Council, shared insights on the energy association's activities in 2023 and outlined ambitious goals for 2024, emphasizing the importance of implementing new hydrogen technologies and achieving energy independence for the country.

The discussions primarily focused on the crucial role of hydrogen in Ukraine's post war recovery, highlighting the critical importance of international cooperation for the successful implementation of these plans. One of the central projects that garnered significant interest among participants was the Central European Hydrogen Corridor. This initiative envisions the creation of a hydrogen transport route running from Ukraine through Slovakia and the Czech Republic to Germany, ensuring reliable supply routes and promoting energy integration in the region.

Conference Moderator:

  • Oleksandr Riepkin, Board Member of the Energy Association "Ukrainian Hydrogen Council"

Key Speakers:

  • Polina Kazakevych, President of the Energy Association "Ukrainian Hydrogen Council"
  • Igor Kovalev, General Director of the Directorate of Resource-Efficient Transformations, Ministry of Energy of Ukraine
  • Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, CEO of Hydrogen Europe
  • Kamil Šaško, State Secretary of the Ministry of Economy of Slovakia
  • Rastislav Ňukovič, CEO of EUSTREAM Gas TSO
  • Kateryna Kovalenko, Head of Strategy Department of the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine
  • Karin Stehlík, Department Head at NET4GAS s.r.o.
  • Jan Weiterschütz, Head of the Slovak National Hydrogen Association
  • Javier Brey Sánchez, President of the Spanish Hydrogen Association (AeH2)
  • Paul McCormack, Chairman of the Hydrogen Ireland
  • Veronika Vohlídková, Board Member and Executive Director of HYTEP
  • Andriy Konechenkov, Chairman of the Board of UWEA (Ukrainian Wind Energy Association)
  • Andrii Bondar, Innovation Manager at DTEK
  • Viacheslav Luchnykov, Director of Innovations at UDP Renewables
  • Iaroslav Kryl, Director of Hydrogen Ukraine
  • Artem Shyra, Vice President of the Ukrainian Water Association
  • Igor Nus, VP, Sales & BD, Europe at Ohmium, a leading American manufacturer of electrolyzer equipment
  • Prof. Maksym Karpash, Vice-Rector for International Relations and Strategic Development at King Danylo University

 The Ukrainian Hydrogen Council presented a video on hydrogen laboratories and collaboration with scientific institutes. The opening of new laboratories and educational programs dedicated to the study of hydrogen technologies contributes to the development of the hydrogen economy, reduces dependence on traditional fuels, and opens new opportunities for innovation and the development of modern energy solutions in Ukraine.

The organizers express their sincere gratitude to all participants, speakers, and partners who made this conference possible. Your contributions, enthusiasm, and expertise created a conducive environment for exchanging ideas and forming new partnerships. Together, we will continue working on the implementation of the hydrogen strategy and the development of hydrogen technologies for the future of Ukraine and the world.

Event Organizer: Energy Association "Ukrainian Hydrogen Council"