ValHyCon

ValHyCon accelerates the deployment of clean hydrogen in North-West Europe by connecting and scaling hydrogen valleys into a coherent regional ecosystem. The project enables knowledge exchange, capacity-building, and strategic planning, supporting the shift from fragmented local projects to integrated networks. By focusing on pilot cases, scalable connection scenarios, and a joint roadmap for 2030–2040, ValHyCon equips stakeholders with tools and guidance for impactful hydrogen collaboration and deployment, reinforcing Europe’s role in the clean hydrogen economy.

The project at a glance

Start date:

01 Jan 2026
Duration in months:

36
Funding:

Interreg North-West Europe (NWE) / University of Luxembourg
Principal Investigator(s):

Bradley Paul LADEWIG

About

ValHyCon is a transformative research initiative dedicated to accelerating the large-scale deployment of clean hydrogen across North-West Europe (NWE). Addressing the current fragmentation of local hydrogen valley projects, ValHyCon seeks to transition from isolated pilots to a strategically connected and scalable regional ecosystem. The project fosters structured knowledge exchange, capacity building, and scenario development for interconnection and scaling, providing a collaborative foundation for stakeholders. Three strategic objectives guide ValHyCon’s approach: – Strengthening hydrogen valley development through peer learning and capacity-building activities; – Establishing pilot cases and scenarios for regional scaling and physical interconnection, including feasibility studies on hydrogen backbones and modular transport solutions; – Delivering a joint implementation strategy and roadmap for the 2030–2040 period, aligning investment and policy priorities for hydrogen deployment. ValHyCon’s outputs include pilot case studies demonstrating inter-regional hydrogen connectivity, a comprehensive guidebook with practical insights and policy recommendations, and a strategic roadmap for sustainable hydrogen development in NWE. The primary beneficiaries are public authorities, valley developers, infrastructure operators, SMEs, industry players, and research institutions, all of whom will be empowered to accelerate the transition toward a clean hydrogen economy.

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