KIEV, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Gas transmission systems in Ukraine, Germany, the Czech Republic and Slovakia are joining forces to create a hydrogen corridor in Central Europe, Operator of the Gas Transmission System of Ukraine (OGTSU) reported Thursday.
"Hydrogen is a promising technology that is at an early stage of implementation across the economy. Partnership with neighboring Gas Transmission System operators will create a synergistic effect for the development of green hydrogen," said OGTSU Deputy General Director for Development and Transformation Pavel Stanchak.
The work on such a corridor should start shortly due to Europe's goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Stanchak added.
The companies working on the project believe that the Central European Hydrogen Corridor could be created in part by re-profiling existing gas infrastructure in combination with targeted investments in new specialized hydrogen pipelines and compressor stations. This will ensure the transportation of hydrogen over long distances at an affordable price.
Ukranian State Agency for Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving announced in March that the country can produce 5.5 billion cubic meters of hydrogen annually. Enditem
