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01/04/2026

Good opportunity to learn about the recent trends in Hydrogen Skills development within EU. Indeed without the skilled and talented people it would be hard to imagine getting on the track.

A concise look at the European Hydrogen Skills Stakeholder Conference and what it signals for Europe’s hydrogen workforce agenda. Read the main takeaways and access the conference presentation materials now available online.

25/03/2026

Šodien Nord Pool tirgū vēsturisks notikums - Latvijā ir zemākā dienas vidējā elektroenerģijas cena starp visām Eiropas valstīm. To veicināja atjaunīgo energoresursu sinerģija - augsta izstrāde Daugavas HES un jaudīga vēja ģenerācija Baltijā. https://ast.lv/lv/content/situacija-energosistema

19/03/2026

There is clear progress in Europe’s industrial policy, yet it feels like recent decisions fall short of fully capturing long-term energy security priorities.

, manufacturing, and work best together. They reduce reliance on fossil fuels and limit exposure to price volatility.

For and the , this is a moment to build local capacity and strengthen industrial resilience.

The EU Industrial Accelerator Act aims to strengthen Europe’s clean technology manufacturing and industrial decarbonisation. Yet for the hydrogen sector, the proposal leaves several unanswered questions—particularly around demand creation and investment certainty, which are critical for projects...

19/03/2026

Spain demonstrates how the EU Hydrogen Bank’s Auction-as-a-Service (AaaS) mechanism can move hydrogen from strategy to ex*****on. It reduces uncertainty for developers while anchoring investments in real market demand.

For Latvia and the Baltic region, this is a practical reference point. Similar frameworks could accelerate and project maturity, particularly where private investment is still cautious.

A coordinated regional approach could turn early-stage concepts into bankable projects.

The European Commission has approved a €440 million Spanish support scheme to accelerate renewable hydrogen production using the European Hydrogen Bank’s innovative “auction-as-a-service” mechanism. Spain’s approach demonstrates how targeted EU-aligned financing tools can unlock large-scal...

16/03/2026

The European Hydrogen Skills Stakeholder Conference 2026 will be live streamed online, providing open access to discussions on hydrogen workforce development, training programmes and vocational education across Europe. For Latvian universities, vocational education institutions and hydrogen ecosyste...

13/03/2026

The first European Hydrogen Regulatory Forum will bring together EU regulators, policymakers and industry to address the implementation of Europe’s hydrogen regulatory framework. The discussions on RED III hydrogen rules, RFNBO regulation and hydrogen market design will have direct implications fo...

12/03/2026

The EU’s Green Assist advisory programme offers project developers free access to expert support to transform sustainable concepts into bankable investment projects. For Latvian hydrogen, PtX and renewable energy initiatives, it presents a practical pathway to strengthen business models, reduce ri...

10/03/2026

Hydrogen Valleys Days will return for its third edition on 4-8 May 2026 in Antwerp, hosted at the Port House of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. The week will combine project pipeline discussions, policy sessions and a dedicated mobility workshop, with site visits planned at the end of the programme.

06/03/2026

Recently adopted Germany’s Hydrogen Acceleration Act is a practical example of how a leading EU market is trying to reduce permitting friction for hydrogen infrastructure through more digital, time-bound, and predictable procedures. For Latvia and the Baltics, Germany’s hydrogen scaling is also ...

03/03/2026

A reflection on Latvia’s first 2026 GreenHydra stakeholder meeting and what it reveals about the practical work of aligning hydrogen policy with implementation. Collaborative project platforms like GreenHydra remain essential for turning strategy documents into workable measures through sustained ...

15/12/2025

Great discussion at the Energy Forum 2025 (by Verslo žinios) in Vilnius last week!

We talked about something crucial: and aren't competitors—they're partners in building a stronger, greener energy future for the .

Here's what stood out:

✓ The Baltics have massive renewable energy potential, but we need to use it smartly—creating higher-value solutions like and advanced , not just exporting cheap power.

✓ Infrastructure matters. Projects connecting our region (like the Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor) are key to energy independence and security.

✓ Smart regulation helps innovation thrive. Overly rigid rules can slow down emerging technologies that we need now.

The real win? Getting hydrogen and electricity working together—that's how we strengthen our region's economy, energy security, and climate goals.

Excited to keep pushing this conversation forward with industry leaders across the Baltics! 🌍⚡

A huge thanks to the moderator Dovile Greblikiene (Ellex Legal) for this gret moderation, and to my fellow panelists - Airidas Daukšasšas (Lithuanian Ministry of Energy), Karolis Januševičius (National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) Council), Paulius Butkus (EPSO-G) and Jerzy Dudek (ORLEN S.A.)—for the insightful discussion.

Kudos to the organizers from Verslo žiniosVerslo žinios and in particular Fernanda Marija Medziukaitė and event moderator Vytautas Ruolia.