Memorandum signed on Ukraine–EU Hydrogen Corridor

The Gas TSO of Ukraine, along with several key organizations and companies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish and support the implementation of the full end-to-end hydrogen value chain initiative “Ukraine–EU Hydrogen Corridor”. The signing took place with representatives from Gas TSO of Ukraine, Stadtwerke München, Wien Energie, Open Grid Europe, bayernets, NET4GAS, eustream, CWP Europe, Hydrogen Ukraine, UDPR Hydrogen, and several other companies. The MOU outlines the collaborative efforts to harness Ukraine's renewable energy potential and integrate it into the European energy market.

This initiative aims to develop renewable power and hydrogen production in Ukraine and facilitate its transport via pipeline through Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany for offtake in these countries after 2030. The initiative not only strengthens Ukraine’s position as a key energy partner to Central Europe but also promises significant benefits for the Ukrainian people by creating jobs, fostering economic growth, and supporting the country’s transition to a sustainable energy future.

The corridor will encompass the production of renewable hydrogen in Ukraine, leveraging the country's abundant renewable energy potential. The hydrogen will then be transported via the existing pipeline network, parts of which are planned to be repurposed for hydrogen, to Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany, ensuring a reliable and competitive green hydrogen supply for the Central European region post 2030.

The MOU also highlights the importance of joint efforts in infrastructure investment and regulatory alignment to ensure the successful implementation of the project. The collaboration between the signatories is expected to pave the way for future advancements in the hydrogen sector and strengthen the ties between Ukraine and the EU.

The convening of the consortium was initiated by the Ukraine Green Industrial Recovery Platform, that is, among others, led by Systemiq and supported by Breakthrough Energy, McKinsey and Company and endorsed by the Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Energy of Ukraine.