BGH2A
Deploying clean Hydrogen Economy in Bulgaria together
We advocate, collaborate, network, and research to pave the way for affordable, zero-emission hydrogen technologies for a climate-neutral Bulgaria by 2050.
H2 Momentum
H2 Roadmap
Policy & Legislation
Sector Integration
BGH2A is a national non-profit association which promotes the hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in Bulgaria and the region.
BGH2A supports the research, development, and deployment of sustainable clean hydrogen technologies by bringing together science, business, and the public sector. We advocate to national and regional policymakers, as well as financial institutions, to unlock the opportunities and potential of clean hydrogen technologies. Our goal is to ensure that Bulgaria’s regulatory framework facilitates the integration of clean hydrogen into the economy and society.
By widely disseminating information and best practices, we strive to enhance understanding of hydrogen and fuel cell applications, as well as the associated rules and procedures for their implementation, in alignment with Europe’s shared strategy for achieving climate neutrality. Our members form a unique partnership network, pooling their expertise across the entire hydrogen value chain.
As a member of Hydrogen Europe, BGH2A actively contributes to shaping European hydrogen policy. We are also one of the first members of the Clean Hydrogen Alliance elected to participate in the Roundtable on Clean Hydrogen Production, where we advocate for a more balanced distribution of hydrogen production across regions and countries, addressing current gaps in Europe’s hydrogen landscape.
BGH2A is dedicated to enabling the establishment and operation of hydrogen valleys in Bulgaria and Southeast Europe, showcasing clean hydrogen’s potential for people, industry, and the environment. Our focus lies in accelerating innovation, particularly in transport and industry, as we work toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. We prioritize training and reskilling by fostering partnerships with higher education institutions and academia. Through these collaborations, we aim to deliver excellence, relevance, and a significant impact on education, preparing the workforce for the clean hydrogen economy of the future.
Our Members
Bulgarian Energy Holding
Assarel Investment
Holding Zagora
Maritsa Iztok 2
PTX Solutions
Joint Innovation Centre
Institute Of Electrochemistry and Energy Systems
Bulgarian Ports Infrastructure Co.
Why hydrogen
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of the universe is made of hydrogen
Hydrogen, the lightest and most abundant element in the universe, can be used on planet Earth as a storehouse for renewable energy. This will make our economy clean, circular and sector-integrated through the deployment of hydrogen technologies. If in the beginning of the twenty-first century this was still a strategic goal, now it is already a realistic opportunity with the main advantage to ensure large scale decarbonization, which we need to save our planet.
“waste product” from using hydrogen – WATER
Hydrogen can be obtained by electrolysis, i.e. by splitting water to hydrogen and oxygen using renewable energy and to regenerate electricity through fuel cells when and where needed – in industry, household, transport. The waste product from this conversion is again water, i.e. the energy cycle is circular: “from water to water”, as it is in the natural water cycle. But hydrogen is also a valuable raw material for a number of industries – steel production, ammonia, refineries.
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potential decarbonization in Bulgaria by 2050
Replacing hydrogen production from natural gas with electrolysis will automatically bring to a significant decarbonization of the economy. The analysis of hydrogen application zones shows that, like fossil fuels (coal, oil), hydrogen is a universal energy carrier and raw material and can be the backbone of the hydrogen economy, providing it with full sector integration.
