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Budapest, Hungary – The „Hydrogen Revolution: Innovations Shaping Tomorrow’s Energy” matchmaking conference successfully concluded on the 16th of November at the Natural Sciences Research Centre in Budapest. This landmark event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders from the European hydrogen industry, including hydrogen tech SMEs, innovators, corporate leaders seeking innovation, and renowned experts. Organized by Green Brother, a member of the EIT Urban Mobility RIS HUB network, and co-organized by the Hungarian Hydrogen Association, the annual conference attracted industry representatives, SMEs, university academics, researchers, and innovators, as well as the Ministry of Energy of Hungary. The event served as a platform for discussing the latest developments in the hydrogen sector. During opening speech, Ákos Dervalics, CEO of Green Brother, focused on the vital importance of green hydrogen. He outlined compelling reasons why investing effort and resources into green hydrogen is essential for advancing sustainable energy solutions. Throughout the event, various experts echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the crucial role of innovation in driving the hydrogen industry forward. A significant point of discussion was Hungary’s hydrogen strategy, adopted in 2021. The Ministry of Energy of Hungary is actively working on the implementation of this strategy, emphasizing the development of a robust domestic hydrogen ecosystem. The government plans to stimulate the development of the domestic hydrogen ecosystem through a number of instruments. The legislative framework is being reformed to remove barriers to the development of a hydrogen market and to facilitate the development of an efficient hydrogen market. In addition, emphasis is being placed on securing funding. KEHOP could allocate an extra 90 billion for hydrogen investments. In the REPowerEU chapter of the Recovery and Resilience Plan, several investments are relevant for the emerging hydrogen economy. “We plan to allocate HUF 70 billion for hydrogen investments. The aim is to support green hydrogen production and its use for mobility purposes (buses, freight vehicles). In addition, the introduction of green hydrogen will also be possible under the „Green Technologies” investment” highlighted Csiki Anita dr., State Secretariat for Energy and Climate  Policy,  Ministry of Energy in Hungary.  She mentioned , Ministry of Energy is interested in exploiting related industrial development opportunities, including the development of manufacturing capacities and the provision of related services. A standout presentation at the conference was delivered by Marian Nic, Partner Development officer at EIT Urban Mobility. The speaker highlighted the crucial role of hydrogen in fostering a more sustainable future and detailed how EIT Urban Mobility supports hydrogen initiatives through targeted project programs. Marian Nic also introduced the audience to „H2GO,” a project focusing on Hydrogen as a safe and reliable energy range extender for electric duty vehicles. This project exemplifies the innovative approaches being developed to integrate hydrogen technology in practical applications. Dr. Can Sındıraç, Senior Lead R&D Engineer at ASPILSAN Energy and a Technical Committee Member of EUROGIA. Dr. Sındıraç provided a comprehensive overview of Turkey’s Hydrogen Projects, focusing on the 4D HYDROGEN project. This initiative is a cornerstone of Turkey’s Hydrogen Technologies Policies, aimed at encouraging the widespread use of green hydrogen across various sectors, particularly those where carbon emission reduction is challenging, such as chemistry, iron-steel, transportation, glass, and ceramics. Dr. Sındıraç also shared his perspective on international collaboration, noting, “Hungary has very great potential and acts like a bridge between Europe and the Middle East, forming a foundation for good partnership.” This statement underscores the strategic significance of Hungary in the hydrogen energy landscape and the potential for cross-regional collaborations. “Hungary has a very great potential and it is like a bridge between Europe and Middle East fora good partnership”. One of the event’s highlights was the presentation by Dr. András Tompos, Head of the Renewable Energy Research Group at HUN-REN – Hungarian Research Network. Dr. Tompos engaged the audience with an in-depth discussion on Hydrogen and Green hydrogen-based E-fuels (E-methane, E-methanol, E-ammonia), exploring whether they are competing or complementing energy sources. His comprehensive presentation covered various aspects including indirect and direct electrochemical methods, policies, regulations, and barriers within the field. Reflecting on the conference’s impact, Dr. Tompos shared his optimistic view: “This event can bring together different parties interested in innovation. During the matchmaking session, I hope that a new consortium can be formed.” His feedback underscores the conference’s role as a matchmaking platform for collaboration and advancement in the hydrogen sector.

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Among other things, OMBKE (National Hungarian Mining and Metallurgy Associatio) and MHTSZ (Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association) have agreed to participate in tenders for the underground knowledge storage of hydrogen and hydrogen pipeline transport projects, as well as the regular and detailed exchange of energy and mining expertise and know-how. The goal of the industrial, economic, scientific and mining cooperation necessary to build the Hungarian hydrogen economy is to establish a new national industry and to successfully exploit the economic and environmental potential inherent in the technology. The Cooperation Agreement was signed by Dr. Pál Hatala, President of OMBKE, and István Lepsényi, President of MHTSz, at the opening of the joint national annual conference of the National Hungarian Mining and Metallurgical Association and the Hungarian Mining Association, held from October 9-11. According to the cooperation agreement, the parties jointly strive for a regular and detailed exchange of energy and mining professional knowledge and know-how, the organization of joint hydrogen energy and mining scientific, technical, economic, conferences, events, courses, training and further training, as well as specific Re in projects and tenders, with particular regard to the underground storage and pipeline transport of hydrogen. In addition to mutual expert support, the agreement signed now also covers the production of scientific, educational and promotional publications and programs (printed and electronic) related to hydrogen technology and mining.

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NEW OPPORTUNITIES HAVE OPENED UP FOR HUNGARY IN HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY

The meeting on October 26, 2022 in Brussels, which was attended by the leaders of the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association and the president of the Korean and World Hydrogen Associations, also discussed the creation of a Korean-Hungarian hydrogen company forum, the supply of parts and units related to hydrogen technology, as well as hydrogen-powered cargo and commercial vehicles to Hungary. part

Zoltán Butsi, chief advisor of the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association, gave a presentation on the objectives of the National Hydrogen Strategy and the most urgent tasks at the annual conference of the Hungarian Chemical Industry Association. (Eger, October 19-20, 2022) The representatives of the two associations agreed to start strategic cooperation in order to generate hydrogen technology projects aimed at the modernization of the chemical industry.

By hydrogen car from Budapest to Nuremberg and back.

Budapest – Nuremberg with hydrogen cell MIRAI Europe’s largest companies dealing with hydrogen technology, political and scientific decision-makers, but also interactive networking opportunities and a digital event platform await those interested at the Hydrogen Dialogue exhibition and conference in Nuremberg between September 21 and 22, 2022. The Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association, in addition to ensuring the participation of its members who applied for the exhibition, promotes hydrogen cars in a joint initiative with Magyar Földgáztáróló Zrt and the Bavarian Hydrogen Association. The Hydrogen Dialogue not only aims to bring together business, political and scientific decision-makers along the entire value chain of hydrogen for the successful market launch of the hydrogen economy, but also provides space for the presentation of new technologies at the accompanying exhibition. The colorful professional event is also colored by an initiative launched by the Hungarian Hydrogen Association. The Association is promoting hydrogen cars in a joint initiative with Magyar Földgáztórő Zrt and the Bavarian Hydrogen Association. A TOYOTA MIRAI with a hydrogen cell is going from Budapest to Nuremberg and back to prove, on the one hand, that hydrogen cars are already present and, on the other hand, that it can help the development of the technology with personal experience. Organized by the Bavarian Hydrogen Association, visitors to the outstanding event in Europe can expect comprehensive company and project presentations by well-known companies and research institutes, top-quality lectures on the latest developments in hydrogen technology, and current topics in the energy economy. The Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association will present itself at the exhibition at stand number 2 -06. Hydrogen Dialogue

The energy market is in the spotlight, but there are still many open questions. What will happen to the grid development required for renewable energy, such as solar energy? When and how will the issue of energy storage or the great progress expected from green hydrogen be resolved? Among other things, these questions were analyzed by the experts of the third session of the Portfolio Sustainable World 2022 conference. During the truly eloquent panel discussion, the state secretary of TIM stated that today gas consumption has become a luxury, and the executive director of MHTSz spoke about the fact that the ETS should be suspended in order to avoid the question of \”heat or eat\”. In addition to power plant production, the role of hydrogen will also increase. The future of seasonal energy storage is hydrogen, where large amounts can be stored that can really be of great use in crisis situations. The nightmare that there won\’t be enough energy, it will be expensive and it will come from dirty sources: this has now been realized in all three respects.To change this in all areas, hydrogen is the best solution. As far as transport is concerned, hydrogen may spread first in public transport, freight transport, then in rail freight and passenger transport, and finally, due to the high price, at the latest in passenger cars, but the same can have many advantages in agriculture. ETS should really be suspended to avoid the heat or eat question. highlighted dr. Attila Nyikos, managing director, director of the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology AssociationAccording to Attila Steiner, State Secretary responsible for energy, Ministry of Technology and Industry, the main challenge is not which side of the triangle we are on, but how we can fulfill all three requirements and what the optimal balance will be. What are the structural changes that point in the direction of sustainability, what regulatory amendments, what subsidies are we introducing. Now all sectors of the energy market are moving, we should move in everything at the same time. Gas consumption has become a luxury, we must reduce consumption and move in the direction of renewables. – He toldThe current negotiation in Brussels will be interesting, as there is little time for preparation, but from the government\’s point of view, it is important not to accept a proposal that endangers the Hungarian gas supply, as we have a very high import exposure,\” said Attila Steiner, State Secretary responsible for energy, adding , that due to the introduction of a possible price cap, the seller\’s side may not be willing to deliver and this must be prevented. \”We will examine all alternative solutions, but this cannot be at the expense of supply. In any case, it is encouraging that Germany also has a large exposure, and as Europe\’s largest economy, gas supply is also extremely important for them. The high gas prices also pushed the electricity prices sky high, so there is also the question of how to intervene in the electricity prices, this will not be resolved in a day or two, I expect a protracted debate.\” –\”Electrification is what we can use to reduce our exposure, if we have producers that produce clean energy locally. The goal is to ensure that the country\’s import supply is as uninterrupted as possible, while charging as much as possible, and a window and door replacement program combined with heating modernization, which 100 percent non-refundable support can be provided to those with below-average incomes,\” he added Az eredeti cikk megtekintése