Ukraine has put hydrogen projects on hold as it prioritises military security
Ukraine ‘can help meet’ EU hydrogen demand
President of nation’s Hydrogen Council says projects will advance “when we win”
Ukraine has the potential to be a major supplier of the EU’s hydrogen demand, according to the president of the nation’s Hydrogen Council. Ukraine’s hydrogen strategy was due to be approved in February but was delayed by Russia’s invasion. A copy seen by Hydrogen Economist foresees the development of 10GW of production capacity, 2.5GW of which will produce green hydrogen for domestic consumption and 7.5GW for consumption in the EU. “The EU will move to hydrogen quicker because of the embargo of Russian oil and gas,” says Oleksandr Riepkin, president of Ukraine’s Hydrogen Council, speaking on a webinar organised by consultancy Mission Hydrogen. “We have already started discussions with Brusse
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