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Natural gas transmission

Executive arm of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, enforcing EU laws, and approving or rejecting member state state‑aid schemes.

Specially designed pipelines, tanks, and terminals built with materials and specifications compatible with hydrogen transport from the outset.

Injecting hydrogen into existing natural gas networks, allowing for a gradual transition to cleaner energy sources without immediate infrastructure overhauls.

A device used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis. Bloom Energy produces solid-oxide electrolyzers.

Bulgartransgaz's initiative to retrofit existing natural gas pipeline network to accommodate a 10% hydrogen blend, enabling gradual transition of gas infrastructure.

Pilot projects across Bulgaria targeting establishment of 55 MW of electrolyzer capacity by 2025 as an early goal toward the 1.1 GW target by 2030.

A comprehensive hydrogen development initiative in Bulgaria establishing a Hydrogen Centre of Excellence in Stara Zagora and developing hydrogen infrastructure including pipelines and electrolyzer capacity.