EastGateH2V

Country
Slovakia

EastGateH2V is a regional hydrogen valley focused on clean energy innovation and cross-border collaboration. It integrates production, storage, distribution, and end-use of green hydrogen to support industry decarbonization and sustainable mobility in Central Europe.

Lead developer Košice Self-governing region
Project partner

Overarching / General

The EastGateH2V project is supported by regional political leaders, including representatives of the Košice Self-Governing Region, as well as key stakeholders from local government, academia, and industry committed to advancing clean hydrogen solutions.

H2 production

W2H2 KSK,s.r.o.

H2 transportation, storage & distribution

Autobusova doprava KSK,s.r.o.

H2 end use

Autobusova doprava KSK,s.r.o., Košice Self-governing region, Tomark Proton, Messer Tatragas, HSH group

Locations
Slovakia | Košice

Project details

Production volume

H2 production from electrolysis

500 H2 tons/year

H2 color

Green

Total electrolyser capacity

4.00 MW

Total investment (CAPEX)

30 EUR m

Value chain coverage

Primary energy sourcing

Grid - 4.00 MW

H2 production

Alkaline water (ALK) electrolyser – 2.00 MW Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyser – 2.00 MW

H2 Storage

Artificial - 5.00 tons

H2 transport

Trucking

H2 distribution for mobility

350 bar (for cars and similar vehicles)

End use

Mobility

Road Aviation Shipping

Energy

Stationary fuel cells for distributed generation

Project timeline

Current status: FEED completed

Planned timeline for Final built out stage

Q1 2025 Project initiated
Q2 2025 Concept study completed
Q4 2025 Feasibility study completed
Q3 2026 FEED completed
Q4 2026 Final Investment Decision taken
Q1 2027 Construction started
Q2 2029 In operations

Current main activities

Detailed engineering of all major components and interfaces