On November 20, 2024, the Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA), in cooperation with the Latvian Embassy in Belgium and Baltic hydrogen sector organizations, hosted a reception in Brussels. The event took place during European Hydrogen Week, bringing together leading European and global players in the hydrogen industry, including representatives from Hydrogen Europe, Clean Hydrogen JU, the European Commission, the European Parliament, and various companies and organizations.
Speeches at the reception were delivered by Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the EU Mārtiņš Kreitus, Director of the Latvian Hydrogen Association and Hydrogen Europe Board Member Aivars Starikovs, and Head of the Latvian Innovation and Technology Office in Brussels, Egita Aizsilniece-Ibema.
The Baltic States presented a joint stand at European Hydrogen Week, showcasing the region’s unified approach and commitment to participating in Europe’s hydrogen economy.
The event gathered over 100 high-level representatives from various organizations and countries, including hydrogen communities from Scotland, Sweden, Ukraine, Austria, Poland, and Singapore. Latvian companies actively involved in the event included Latvenergo, Fokker Next Gen and Fokker Next Gen Latvia, Liepāja SEZ, Naco Technologies, Riga Technical University, and the Latvian Hydrogen Association.
Baltic Cooperation for Clean Energy Development
The close cooperation between the Baltic States in the hydrogen sector is recognized as an effective way to create a high value offering with significant future potential. This reception in Brussels followed the successful European Hydrogen Valleys Investment Forum, held in Riga in September 2024 with the support of LIAA and TechTour.
The Baltic hydrogen community is already preparing for next year’s events to continue advancing the region’s contribution to the development of the clean energy economy.
Hydrogen – A Future Energy Source for the Baltics and Europe
LIAA and its partners’ initiatives underline Latvia’s and the Baltic region’s ambition to play a significant role in Europe’s hydrogen economy. The Baltic region actively seeks investments, establishes strategic partnerships, and develops innovative solutions in the clean energy sector.
The event was supported by the Recovery Fund.
