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ABL – Advanced Bioenergy Lab Austria eGen
Profil:
Die Advanced Bioenergy Lab eGen wurde im Mai 2024 als Forschungs- und Technologietransfereinrichtung gegründet. 2026 errichtet die ABL ein Reallabor zur Produktion von hochwertigen FT-Treibstoffen (Holzdiesel) aus biogenen Reststoffen mit einer Eingangs Brennstoffwärmeleistung von 4 MW. Nach Inbetriebnahme 2028 werden weitere Synthesegasprozesse entwickelt und demonstriert, wie Biomethan, Wasserstoff oder Hythan Produktion.
Das mittelfristige Ziel ist die Errichtung zahlreicher 30 bis 50 MW Holzdiesel Anlagen in ganz Österreich. Dazu wurden Partner aus drei Bereichen in die Genossenschaft und deren Projekte aufgenommen:
- Bereich Urproduktion: Die führenden Forstbesitzer und landwirtschaftlichen Partner sind als Genossenschafter eingebunden um das signifikante Potential an zusätzlich vorhandener Biomasse und biogenen Reststoffen zu heben. Damit kann der Anteil am österreichischen Primärenergiemix um 200 PJ vergrößert, d.h. der Anteil erneuerbarer Energie von derzeit 35% auf über 50% erhöht werden.
- Bereich Wissenschaft: Die Forschungseinrichtungen BEST, GET, TU Wien, BOKU, Montanuni Leoben, FHWN oder das AIT haben in den letzten 30 Jahren die Grundlagen entwickelt, welche mit dem Betrieb des Reallabors nun vereint und demonstriert werden.
- Bereich Umsetzungspartner: Zahlreiche Industrieunternehmen und Energieversorger sind an der Gesellschaft beteiligt, um in den nächsten Jahren zahlreiche Anlagen im industriellen Maßstab in Ihren Unternehmen zu errichten.
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ACstyria Mobilitätscluster GmbH
Profile: The mobility cluster ACstyria represents a network of over 300 companies in the areas Automotive, Aerospace and Rail Systems – with more than 70,000 employees and total sales of more than 17 billion euros.
The core service of the cluster, which has been in existence since 1995, is the networking and support of Styrian companies along the entire value chain. It sees itself as a link between business, industry, research and public institutions.
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The core service of the cluster, which has been in existence since 1995, is the networking and support of Styrian companies along the entire value chain. It sees itself as a link between business, industry, research and public institutions.
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AGGM Austrian Gas Grid Management AG
Profile:
Die AGGM plant als Markt- und Verteilergebietsmanager in Kooperation mit den Gas- und Stromnetzbetreibern die Gasinfrastruktur mit einem integrierten Ansatz, der sämtliche Energiesektoren berücksichtigt. Die bedarfsgerechte Verfügbarkeit der Gasinfrastruktur wird damit sichergestellt. Die Integration erneuerbarer Energien, die ununterbrochene Gasversorgung für alle österreichischen Endverbraucher:innen und die transparente Kommunikation sind die zentralen Ziele der AGGM.
Im Jahr 2020 begann die AGGM mit der Planung der Transformation der Methaninfrastruktur und entwickelte ein Konzept für ein eigenes Wasserstoffnetz. Im Jahr 2022 erarbeitete die AGGM die H2 Roadmap 1.0 und veröffentlichte diese im Rahmen der langfristigen und integrierten Planung sowie im Koordinierten Netzentwicklungsplan, den offiziellen Planungsinstrumenten für die Gasnetzplanung. Die Planung des dedizierten Wasserstoffnetzes ist eine fortlaufende Aufgabe. Die aktualisierte H2 Roadmap 2.0 wurde im Jahr 2024 veröffentlicht.
In diesem Projekt werden die Wasserstoffleitungen auf einer sehr detaillierten Verteilebene geplant. Die AGGM ist daher bestens geeignet, die Verteilnetzbetreiber bei ihrer Planung zu unterstützen und die hydraulischen Bedingungen der höheren Netzebenen in das Projekt einzubringen.
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Die AGGM plant als Markt- und Verteilergebietsmanager in Kooperation mit den Gas- und Stromnetzbetreibern die Gasinfrastruktur mit einem integrierten Ansatz, der sämtliche Energiesektoren berücksichtigt. Die bedarfsgerechte Verfügbarkeit der Gasinfrastruktur wird damit sichergestellt. Die Integration erneuerbarer Energien, die ununterbrochene Gasversorgung für alle österreichischen Endverbraucher:innen und die transparente Kommunikation sind die zentralen Ziele der AGGM.
Im Jahr 2020 begann die AGGM mit der Planung der Transformation der Methaninfrastruktur und entwickelte ein Konzept für ein eigenes Wasserstoffnetz. Im Jahr 2022 erarbeitete die AGGM die H2 Roadmap 1.0 und veröffentlichte diese im Rahmen der langfristigen und integrierten Planung sowie im Koordinierten Netzentwicklungsplan, den offiziellen Planungsinstrumenten für die Gasnetzplanung. Die Planung des dedizierten Wasserstoffnetzes ist eine fortlaufende Aufgabe. Die aktualisierte H2 Roadmap 2.0 wurde im Jahr 2024 veröffentlicht.
In diesem Projekt werden die Wasserstoffleitungen auf einer sehr detaillierten Verteilebene geplant. Die AGGM ist daher bestens geeignet, die Verteilnetzbetreiber bei ihrer Planung zu unterstützen und die hydraulischen Bedingungen der höheren Netzebenen in das Projekt einzubringen.
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Flughafen Klagenfurt
Profile: Klagenfurt Airport is an international commercial airport in the province of Carinthia, Austria. It provides a connection to the national and international air traffic network. The airport is located approx. 4 km north of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee city centre.
The airport currently employs 110 staff which are largely divided into the areas of flight operations, passenger handling, security and administration.
In addition to focusing on the expansion of flight connections, the airport is also working on a sustainable development concept for the coming years.
The airport can fully contribute its expertise to the project with regard to infrastructural issues and sustainability planning due to the current developments at the airport site.
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The airport currently employs 110 staff which are largely divided into the areas of flight operations, passenger handling, security and administration.
In addition to focusing on the expansion of flight connections, the airport is also working on a sustainable development concept for the coming years.
The airport can fully contribute its expertise to the project with regard to infrastructural issues and sustainability planning due to the current developments at the airport site.
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AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Profile: According to its mission, AIT is strategically positioned as a key player in the Austrian and European innovation system by performing applied research for and enabling the market exploitation of innovative infrastructure related solutions. The functionality of “bridging the gap“ between research and technology commercialization is a key aspect of developing new technologies and enabling an economic boom. With regard to the Austrian innovation landscape, the AIT fulfils this role by its new orientation, providing a research environment to help key industries facing mid- to long-term challenges.
The Center for Energy of AIT favours a holistic approach towards hydrogen including electricity supply, heating and climate control of industrial sites, and the simulation of integrated energy system including the markets and distribution grids. In this project two competence units are involved that have relevant experience in the areas of this project: Power and Renewable Gas Systems (AIT-PGS) has extensive experience of the modelling of hydrogen systems as well as the development of renewable hydrogen system technologies along the value chain, i.e. renewable energy technologies, electrolysers, converters, storage and transport technologies.
Integrated Energy Systems (AIT-IES) with expertise about integrated electricity market modelling, comprehensive energy system modelling, cost-benefit-analyses, energy economic analyses and business model development.
AIT is an associated partner of the HI2 Valley.
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The Center for Energy of AIT favours a holistic approach towards hydrogen including electricity supply, heating and climate control of industrial sites, and the simulation of integrated energy system including the markets and distribution grids. In this project two competence units are involved that have relevant experience in the areas of this project: Power and Renewable Gas Systems (AIT-PGS) has extensive experience of the modelling of hydrogen systems as well as the development of renewable hydrogen system technologies along the value chain, i.e. renewable energy technologies, electrolysers, converters, storage and transport technologies.
Integrated Energy Systems (AIT-IES) with expertise about integrated electricity market modelling, comprehensive energy system modelling, cost-benefit-analyses, energy economic analyses and business model development.
AIT is an associated partner of the HI2 Valley.
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Alpacem by Wietersdorfer
Profile: Alpacem is the brand of the Wietersdorfer Group’s Cement & Concrete division. The company produces high-quality cements, focusing on the specific needs of its customers. Close controls and analyses in the production process guarantee the desired properties and high quality of the various types of cement.
In the production of the clinker required for this, high quantities of CO2 are emitted in the conventional clinker production process. Around two thirds of these CO2 emissions come from the burning of limestone and one third from the provision of the thermal energy required for this.
In order to make the necessary contribution to the European Union’s ambitious plans for a green transition, great efforts are already being made to decarbonise the clinker production process.
Hydrogen has great potential to contribute to these plans: on the one hand, hydrogen could serve as a CO2-free source of thermal energy in the future; on the other hand, new products could be manufactured from captured CO2 in combination with hydrogen (CCU – Carbon Capture and Utilisation).
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In the production of the clinker required for this, high quantities of CO2 are emitted in the conventional clinker production process. Around two thirds of these CO2 emissions come from the burning of limestone and one third from the provision of the thermal energy required for this.
In order to make the necessary contribution to the European Union’s ambitious plans for a green transition, great efforts are already being made to decarbonise the clinker production process.
Hydrogen has great potential to contribute to these plans: on the one hand, hydrogen could serve as a CO2-free source of thermal energy in the future; on the other hand, new products could be manufactured from captured CO2 in combination with hydrogen (CCU – Carbon Capture and Utilisation).
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ASTRA Biowärme GmbH
Profile: Astra Biowärme GmbH operates the biomass heating plant and the local heating network in Rennweg. It is one of 10 plants and local heating networks within the Bioprojekte group in Carinthia.
ASTRA intends to fully decarbonize its heating plant by the so-called project “Effizientes Energiekreislaufsystem”. Full decarbonization includes the CO2-neutral production of the wood chips as well as the transport to the heating plant.
For decarbonization ASTRA has plans to build a new 2 MW hydropower plant on the Lieser river. The hydropower plant is fully planned financed and currently in the authorization process. The plant will deliver the local additional produced electricity for electric wood shredders.
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ASTRA intends to fully decarbonize its heating plant by the so-called project “Effizientes Energiekreislaufsystem”. Full decarbonization includes the CO2-neutral production of the wood chips as well as the transport to the heating plant.
For decarbonization ASTRA has plans to build a new 2 MW hydropower plant on the Lieser river. The hydropower plant is fully planned financed and currently in the authorization process. The plant will deliver the local additional produced electricity for electric wood shredders.
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AVL List GmbH
Profil: AVL ist eines der weltweit führenden Unternehmen für Mobilitätstechnologie in den Bereichen Entwicklung, Simulation und Testing in der Automobilindustrie und darüber hinaus. Vom Ideenstadium bis zur Serienproduktion deckt das Unternehmen Fahrzeugarchitekturen und Plattformlösungen ab, einschließlich der Auswirkungen neuer Antriebssysteme und Energieträger.
Als globaler Technologieanbieter reicht das Angebot von AVL von Simulation, Virtualisierung und Testautomatisierung für die Produktentwicklung bis hin zu ADAS/AD und Fahrzeugsoftware. Das Unternehmen kombiniert modernste und hochskalierbare IT-, Software- und Technologielösungen mit seinem Anwendungs-Know-how und bietet Kunden damit umfassende Werkzeuge in Bereichen wie Big Data, Künstliche Intelligenz, Cybersecurity oder Embedded Systems.
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Als globaler Technologieanbieter reicht das Angebot von AVL von Simulation, Virtualisierung und Testautomatisierung für die Produktentwicklung bis hin zu ADAS/AD und Fahrzeugsoftware. Das Unternehmen kombiniert modernste und hochskalierbare IT-, Software- und Technologielösungen mit seinem Anwendungs-Know-how und bietet Kunden damit umfassende Werkzeuge in Bereichen wie Big Data, Künstliche Intelligenz, Cybersecurity oder Embedded Systems.
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BACHER Touristik GmbH
Profile: Bacher Reisen provides tourist travels as well as regional public lines and school busses. It is one out of 5 private bus companies that serve 24 public transport lines in Carinthia.
In 2017, Bacher Reisen won the tender for scheduled services in the Lieser/Malta Valley and set up a mobility office there with 15 employees (Bacher Reisen in total has about 100 employees and operates app. 70 vehicles for passenger transport)
As company that was granted in 2020 with the „Österreichischen Umweltzeichen“ Bacher intends to decarbonize it’s fleet and is currently testing EV-Busses and have contributed to the pre-study of the ASTRA H2 project. According to first results they can serve the smaller school buses with EV vehicles.
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In 2017, Bacher Reisen won the tender for scheduled services in the Lieser/Malta Valley and set up a mobility office there with 15 employees (Bacher Reisen in total has about 100 employees and operates app. 70 vehicles for passenger transport)
As company that was granted in 2020 with the „Österreichischen Umweltzeichen“ Bacher intends to decarbonize it’s fleet and is currently testing EV-Busses and have contributed to the pre-study of the ASTRA H2 project. According to first results they can serve the smaller school buses with EV vehicles.
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BEST – Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies
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BEST – Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies GmbH ist ein K1-Kompetenzzentrum des COMET-Programms. Gemeinsam mit nationalen und internationalen Partnern bündelt BEST wissenschaftliche und industrielle Exzellenz, schaffen somit kritische Massen für erfolgreiche Forschung und dadurch deren Umsetzung in marktfähige Technologien und Dienstleistungen.
Als Bindeglied zwischen akademischer Forschung und industrieller Technologieentwicklung ist es BESTs Vision, nachhaltige und zirkuläre Bioraffinerieprozesse und -technologien zur Herstellung von grünen Gasen, grünen flüssigen Kraftstoffen und grünen Produkten zu entwickeln und zu demonstrieren, um den Übergang zu einer klimaneutralen und von fossilem Kohlenstoff freien Wirtschaft zu unterstützen.
Unter anderem betreibt BEST die Syngas Platform Vienna, eine Demonstrations- und F&E-Plattform, die Synthesegaserzeugung, -reinigung und -syntheseprozesse für unterschiedliche Einsatzstoffe umfasst – von Biomasse über Reststoffe bis hin zu Abfällen. BEST hat bereits Pilotanlagen zur Wasserstoffsynthese am ehemaligen Biomasse-Zweibettwirbelschichtkraftwerk in Güssing sowie in Oberwart betrieben. Das daraus gewonnene Know-how wird entscheidend für die Planung und Umsetzung des Projekts B2H2 sein.
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Business Upper Austria – OÖ Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH
Profil: Business Upper Austria ist die Standortagentur des Landes Oberösterreich. Sie bietet Unternehmen aus dem In- und Ausland maßgeschneiderte Lösungen für ihre Investitions- und Innovationsvorhaben. Die Standortagentur begleitet nationale und internationale Unternehmen bei Investitionen am Standort, unterstützt sie beim Finden, Qualifizieren und Binden von Fachkräften und fördert ihre Innovationskraft sowie Innovationsstrategien.
Mit ihren acht Branchenclustern ist Business Upper Austria das Kompetenzzentrum für firmenübergreifende Zusammenarbeit in Oberösterreich – und weit darüber hinaus. Die Standortagentur knüpft Netzwerke zwischen Unternehmen, Forschern, Gründern und Standortpartnern. Sie ist Innovationstreiber für strategische Projekte mit Standortrelevanz und ist von der oberösterreichischen Landesregierung damit beauftragt, die RIS3-Strategie der Region zu entwickeln, zu koordinieren und umzusetzen.
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Mit ihren acht Branchenclustern ist Business Upper Austria das Kompetenzzentrum für firmenübergreifende Zusammenarbeit in Oberösterreich – und weit darüber hinaus. Die Standortagentur knüpft Netzwerke zwischen Unternehmen, Forschern, Gründern und Standortpartnern. Sie ist Innovationstreiber für strategische Projekte mit Standortrelevanz und ist von der oberösterreichischen Landesregierung damit beauftragt, die RIS3-Strategie der Region zu entwickeln, zu koordinieren und umzusetzen.
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Donau Chemie Aktiengesellschaft
Profile: The Donau Chemie Group with about 1100 employees in eleven countries has been a family business for many years and has established itself as a competent partner in the chemical industry for brand owners as well as retailers. More than twelve years ago Donau Chemie Group became a family-owned business, returning to the form it originally had 170 years ago.
It is Donau Chemie’s expectation that they don’t just supply chemical products but provide comprehensive customer-specific solutions. Thus, they use the synergies within their group to provide customers with the key market advantages.
Safety, environment and quality are the three pillars of the company. Donau Chemie meets these requirements by placing responsible actions as the ultimate goal of their business. They don’t just meet legal requirements; they go a step further and strive throughout the entire value chain to maximize environmental protection. They’re certified according to ISO 9001 and Responsible Care.
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It is Donau Chemie’s expectation that they don’t just supply chemical products but provide comprehensive customer-specific solutions. Thus, they use the synergies within their group to provide customers with the key market advantages.
Safety, environment and quality are the three pillars of the company. Donau Chemie meets these requirements by placing responsible actions as the ultimate goal of their business. They don’t just meet legal requirements; they go a step further and strive throughout the entire value chain to maximize environmental protection. They’re certified according to ISO 9001 and Responsible Care.
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Economic and Social Council of the Ústí Region (ESC-UR)
Profile: The Economic and Social Council of the Ústí Region (ESC-UR) is a non-governmental tripartite institution, which consists of representatives from local governments, trade unions and companies (SMEs and large companies).
It was established in April 2001, and it is connected with seven smaller economic and social councils from different districts in the Ústí Region. ESC-UR currently has 200 members, including individuals and legal entities. The ESC-UR is responsible for negotiations with the government, ministries, central administrative bodies and authorities in the Ústí Region in terms of regional development, promotion of science, research and innovation of the Ústí Region as well as strengthening of social dialogue.
ESC-UR encourages the development of entrepreneurship and innovation, creates conditions for the development of skilled human resources, strengthens the communication and cooperation between the public and private sectors, negotiates legislative measures with benefits to business development and also encourages local stakeholders to implement Corporate Social Responsibility measures. ESC-UR is actively involved in the national RE:START strategy for economic restructuring of Czech coal regions.
ESC-UR is a coordination body of the Hydrogen Platform of the Ústí Region, and it has developed the very first regional hydrogen strategy of the Czech Republic- The Hydrogen Strategy of the Ústí Region. ESC-UR is not performing any economic activity.
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It was established in April 2001, and it is connected with seven smaller economic and social councils from different districts in the Ústí Region. ESC-UR currently has 200 members, including individuals and legal entities. The ESC-UR is responsible for negotiations with the government, ministries, central administrative bodies and authorities in the Ústí Region in terms of regional development, promotion of science, research and innovation of the Ústí Region as well as strengthening of social dialogue.
ESC-UR encourages the development of entrepreneurship and innovation, creates conditions for the development of skilled human resources, strengthens the communication and cooperation between the public and private sectors, negotiates legislative measures with benefits to business development and also encourages local stakeholders to implement Corporate Social Responsibility measures. ESC-UR is actively involved in the national RE:START strategy for economic restructuring of Czech coal regions.
ESC-UR is a coordination body of the Hydrogen Platform of the Ústí Region, and it has developed the very first regional hydrogen strategy of the Czech Republic- The Hydrogen Strategy of the Ústí Region. ESC-UR is not performing any economic activity.
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Energie AG Oberösterreich
Profile: The company Energie AG Oberösterreich Erzeugung GmbH is integrated in the holding Energie AG Oberösterreich providing energy and solutions to its customers. It is a vital partner in the power supply field. As the future energy supply system will have a vital component in hydrogen use and supply, the Energie AG Oberösterreich Erzeugung GmbH’s contribution to the project by enabling the hydrogen startnet will be a valuable asset both to the HI2 Valley project and also to future business.
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Energie Graz
Profile: Energie Graz is a Styrian energy service provider, headquartered in the Styrian state capital Graz. The company is involved in electricity, natural gas, district heating as well as lighting and energy services. As such, Energie Graz designs and secures a significant part of the infrastructure in Graz.
Energie Graz generates 180 GWh of sustainable district heating per year, supplying 23,000 homes and saving more than 15,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. As a part of the HI2 Valley, Energie Graz supports its ongoing efforts to promote environmentally friendly district heating.
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Energie Graz generates 180 GWh of sustainable district heating per year, supplying 23,000 homes and saving more than 15,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. As a part of the HI2 Valley, Energie Graz supports its ongoing efforts to promote environmentally friendly district heating.
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Energieinstitut an der Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
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Das Energieinstitut an der JKU Linz beschäftigt sich in jährlich ca. 100 F&E-Projekten mit der Weiterentwicklung eines Energiesystems, das Lebens-, Wirtschafts- und Umwelträume positiv beeinflusst, hierbei die europäischen Volkswirtschaften stärkt und fossile Energieträger weitestgehend reduziert. Das Institut als außeruniversitäre Forschungseinrichtung weist eine multidisziplinäre Struktur auf: die inter- und transdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit der drei Abteilungen des Energieinstituts – Energiewirtschaft, Energierecht, Energietechnik – ermöglicht eine umfassende Analyse des Zukunftsthemas Energie. Neue Herausforderungen brauchen hierbei neue Herangehensweisen, teils mit neuen und teils mit bewährten Instrumenten. Wir verfolgen diesbezüglich einen holistischen, multidisziplinären Ansatz zur Weiterentwicklung des Energiesystems.
Im Bereich Wasserstoff und Power-to-X führt das Energieinstitut an der JKU Linz techno-ökonomische und ökologische Bewertungen verschiedener Wasserstoff- und Power-to-Gas-Pfade durch und befasst sich mit sozio-technischen, sozio-ökonomischen, rechtlichen und regulatorischen Aspekten im Zusammenhang mit der Erzeugung, Speicherung, Verteilung und Nutzung von Wasserstoff und seinen Derivaten. Das Energieinstitut an der JKU Linz bringt diese Expertise in wichtige nationale Initiativen wie die Wasserstoff-Modellregion WIVA P&G sowie in europäische und internationale Projekte wie EUH2STARS, HyUSPRe, STORE&GO und verschiedene wasserstoffbezogene Tasks der IEA ein.
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Energienetze Steiermark Wasserstoff GmbH
Profil: Die Energie Steiermark Wasserstoff GmbH wurde im Mai 2025 als Konzerntochter der Energie Steiermark AG gegründet und dient als zentraler Ansprechpartner für interne und externe Stakeholder rund um das Thema Wasserstoff. Die Energie Steiermark Wasserstoff GmbH hat das klare Ziel das Geschäftsfeld Wasserstoff weiterzuentwickeln und den stark steigenden Bedarf an grünen Gasen, insbesondere Wasserstoff, in der steirischen Industrie zu decken. Die Beteiligung an mehreren Projekten im Valley zeigt die Wichtigkeit für alternative und grüne Energieversorgung, zu der sich die Energie Steiermark Wasserstoff GmbH klar bekennt.
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Evonik Peroxid GmbH
Profile: Evonik Peroxid GmbH produces hydrogen peroxide in Weißenstein, as the indirect legal successor of the “Österreichischen Chemischen Werke”, whose company history begins in 1908. Currently around 100 employees produce approximately 50,000 tons H2O2 per year. As a feedstock, natural gas is used to produce 4.300 tons H2 via steam methane reforming. From order to shipment all shipments are controlled and managed with the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) by the company.
The legal entity belongs to the specialty chemicals group Evonik and is part of their business line Active Oxygens. This business line focuses on sustainability with the guiding principle „Sustainability is at the core of futurizing our business“. Therefore, a roadmap with different steps has been defined, with the clear goal of zero climate-damaging carbon dioxide emissions by 2040. Hydrogen peroxide decomposes into water and oxygen once the application has been completed. Therefore, no toxic by-products or co-products that could harm people or the environment are generated.
This unique chemical property makes hydrogen peroxide a sustainable chemical that can replace other, less sustainable chemicals in a range of applications. So, we are interested and support the HycentA research GmbH initiative, so that we receive green hydrogen at our site for the production process, in order to replace the grey produced hydrogen from the steam-methane reform process.
Evonik Peroxid GmbH is an associated partner of the HI2 Valley.
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The legal entity belongs to the specialty chemicals group Evonik and is part of their business line Active Oxygens. This business line focuses on sustainability with the guiding principle „Sustainability is at the core of futurizing our business“. Therefore, a roadmap with different steps has been defined, with the clear goal of zero climate-damaging carbon dioxide emissions by 2040. Hydrogen peroxide decomposes into water and oxygen once the application has been completed. Therefore, no toxic by-products or co-products that could harm people or the environment are generated.
This unique chemical property makes hydrogen peroxide a sustainable chemical that can replace other, less sustainable chemicals in a range of applications. So, we are interested and support the HycentA research GmbH initiative, so that we receive green hydrogen at our site for the production process, in order to replace the grey produced hydrogen from the steam-methane reform process.
Evonik Peroxid GmbH is an associated partner of the HI2 Valley.
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Fischer Edelstahlrohre Austria GmbH
Profile: Around the world the fischer group is committed to generating the greatest customer benefit through cooperative product development, a high level of innovation and the highest manufacturing quality. This applies on the one hand to the core areas of longitudinally welded tubes made of stainless steel or other high-quality materials as well as components and subassemblies developed from them. On the other hand, this also applies to new applications in the field of developing high power battery storage solutions. Working in partnership with customers, suppliers and service providers, which also includes fair dealings and fair prices, is particularly important to us.
Fischer group has currently more than 2600 employees whereas 92 (2024) of them are working in the fischer Edelstahlrohre Austria GmbH in Griffen. In total 127 mio meters of tubing is produced and thereof 6 mio meters of stainless-steel pipes are produced in Griffen.
As part of the sustainability strategic fischer Edelstahlrohre Austria GmbH has the target to substitute the currently used Grey Hydrogen by Green Hydrogen till 2029 by 100%. Therefore, fischer has already built a 421 kWp PV-plant and is currently extending the company’s own PV plant to 1.3 MW, has secured the electricity grid access and has already evaluated different green hydrogen supply routes.
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Fischer group has currently more than 2600 employees whereas 92 (2024) of them are working in the fischer Edelstahlrohre Austria GmbH in Griffen. In total 127 mio meters of tubing is produced and thereof 6 mio meters of stainless-steel pipes are produced in Griffen.
As part of the sustainability strategic fischer Edelstahlrohre Austria GmbH has the target to substitute the currently used Grey Hydrogen by Green Hydrogen till 2029 by 100%. Therefore, fischer has already built a 421 kWp PV-plant and is currently extending the company’s own PV plant to 1.3 MW, has secured the electricity grid access and has already evaluated different green hydrogen supply routes.
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Fondazione Bruno Kessler
Profile: FBK is a multidisciplinary research institution specializing in social sciences, technology, and innovation. With the mission to advance knowledge, it focuses on sciences and technologies with more immediate and significant economic and social implications. Enterprises, collaborative workshops, and spin-offs thrive in the FBK ecosystem, comprising twelve research institutes, seven laboratories, and two libraries.
The Centre on Sustainable Energy (SE) supports the development of devices and methods for generating, storing, and distributing energy solutions with low environmental impact. It is done from the perspective of energy sustainability, systems and solutions that respect the environment and the quality of life, and solutions with a lower impact on health and environmental pollution levels.
Through the Centre for Sustainable Energy, FBK is involved in the hydrogen sector internationally, with its role in the EC Clean Hydrogen Partnership and the Italian Hydrogen Association, among others. FBK has specific expertise in both technology R&D&I in most of the hydrogen value chain and strategic planning and territorial projects in support of hydrogen end-uses and hydrogen valleys development.
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The Centre on Sustainable Energy (SE) supports the development of devices and methods for generating, storing, and distributing energy solutions with low environmental impact. It is done from the perspective of energy sustainability, systems and solutions that respect the environment and the quality of life, and solutions with a lower impact on health and environmental pollution levels.
Through the Centre for Sustainable Energy, FBK is involved in the hydrogen sector internationally, with its role in the EC Clean Hydrogen Partnership and the Italian Hydrogen Association, among others. FBK has specific expertise in both technology R&D&I in most of the hydrogen value chain and strategic planning and territorial projects in support of hydrogen end-uses and hydrogen valleys development.
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Green Tech Valley Cluster
Profile: Green Tech Valley, located in Southern Austria, is a prominent cluster specialized in innovative green technology. This hub is home to over 300 companies and research institutions, focusing on advancing sustainability through technological development. A core aspect of the cluster’s activities revolves around research, where members collaborate on cutting-edge projects in areas such as renewable energy, environmental technology, and resource efficiency. These collaborative efforts are supported by a strong network of universities, tech companies, and research organizations, fostering a dynamic exchange of knowledge and expertise.
Dissemination is a key function of Green Tech Valley. The cluster actively shares its findings and developments through various channels, including workshops, conferences, and publications. This dissemination of knowledge ensures that the advancements made within the cluster benefit a wider audience, including other industries and sectors seeking to implement sustainable practices. By doing so, Green Tech Valley not only enhances its own profile but also plays a vital role in driving the global transition towards greener and more sustainable technologies.
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Dissemination is a key function of Green Tech Valley. The cluster actively shares its findings and developments through various channels, including workshops, conferences, and publications. This dissemination of knowledge ensures that the advancements made within the cluster benefit a wider audience, including other industries and sectors seeking to implement sustainable practices. By doing so, Green Tech Valley not only enhances its own profile but also plays a vital role in driving the global transition towards greener and more sustainable technologies.
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HyCentA
Profile: HyCentA, Hydrogen Research Centre Austria, founded in 2005, is an independent research centre in Graz, Austria, based at the Graz University of Technology. We are an interdisciplinary dedicated team with more than 90 employees. HyCentA Research GmbH is the only extra-university research institution in Austria exclusively dedicated to research and development on green hydrogen technologies.
They conduct joint projects with leading companies and scientific partners on the production, distribution, storage and application of renewable hydrogen – and thus cover the entire value chain with their unique know-how.
At the beginning of 2023, HyCentA was promoted from a COMET project to a COMET centre in the COMET funding programme of the FFG. The COMET competence centres are financed by the federal government – specifically by the Ministry of Climate Protection (BMK) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs (BMAW) – and the federal states of Styria, Upper Austria, Tyrol and Vienna.
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They conduct joint projects with leading companies and scientific partners on the production, distribution, storage and application of renewable hydrogen – and thus cover the entire value chain with their unique know-how.
At the beginning of 2023, HyCentA was promoted from a COMET project to a COMET centre in the COMET funding programme of the FFG. The COMET competence centres are financed by the federal government – specifically by the Ministry of Climate Protection (BMK) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs (BMAW) – and the federal states of Styria, Upper Austria, Tyrol and Vienna.
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HyEnergy Consultancy
Profile: HyEnergy® is an experienced consultancy specialising in hydrogen and energy communities. Helping to deliver new, clean technical solutions for a sustainable future.
Their goal is to ensure that the systems and technologies gain commercial acceptance by delivering low cost, clean, onsite energy solutions which compete with fossil technologies.
HyEnergy® helped develop and obtain funding for the world’s first hydrogen valley project – HEAVENN – and are participating in the project through their Dutch subsidiary, HyEnergy® TransStore, which is developing the storage and distribution element of the hydrogen value chain. HyEnergy are also playing a significant role in Southern Europe’s first Hydrogen Island-based hydrogen valley – Green Hysland, located on Mallorca.
Within this project, HyEnergy are supporting the deployment of green hydrogen infrastructure and leading the development of businesses models and technology scale-up studies that will help to inform the project’s Hydrogen Roadmap for the Balearic Islands. Alongside these successes, HyEnergy also leads the development, consortium building, and funded proposal preparation for SH2AMROCK, Ireland’s first hydrogen valley, which was awarded funding and formally kicked off in early 2024.
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Their goal is to ensure that the systems and technologies gain commercial acceptance by delivering low cost, clean, onsite energy solutions which compete with fossil technologies.
HyEnergy® helped develop and obtain funding for the world’s first hydrogen valley project – HEAVENN – and are participating in the project through their Dutch subsidiary, HyEnergy® TransStore, which is developing the storage and distribution element of the hydrogen value chain. HyEnergy are also playing a significant role in Southern Europe’s first Hydrogen Island-based hydrogen valley – Green Hysland, located on Mallorca.
Within this project, HyEnergy are supporting the deployment of green hydrogen infrastructure and leading the development of businesses models and technology scale-up studies that will help to inform the project’s Hydrogen Roadmap for the Balearic Islands. Alongside these successes, HyEnergy also leads the development, consortium building, and funded proposal preparation for SH2AMROCK, Ireland’s first hydrogen valley, which was awarded funding and formally kicked off in early 2024.
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InterCal Austria GmbH
Profile: InterCal Austria is part of the Wietersdorfer Group and operates a lime production plant in Peggau, Styria. The entire group is striving to decarbonize their business divisions “cement” and “lime” with the introduction of green hydrogen and a stepwise replacement of natural gas.
Together with their group members Salonit, who is already partner in the NAHV (North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley) and Alpacem, who also participates in the HI2 valley, InterCal is intending to path the way for the decarbonization of this hard-to-abate industry.
In recent years, InterCal has taken the first successful steps towards replacing fossil fuels in the PFR kiln. It has succeeded in partially replacing natural gas with solid biogenic fuels. The company’s process engineering department has developed both the human resources and technical expertise to implement these new technologies. This provides an ideal basis for further decarbonisation projects.
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Together with their group members Salonit, who is already partner in the NAHV (North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley) and Alpacem, who also participates in the HI2 valley, InterCal is intending to path the way for the decarbonization of this hard-to-abate industry.
In recent years, InterCal has taken the first successful steps towards replacing fossil fuels in the PFR kiln. It has succeeded in partially replacing natural gas with solid biogenic fuels. The company’s process engineering department has developed both the human resources and technical expertise to implement these new technologies. This provides an ideal basis for further decarbonisation projects.
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International Cleantech Network (ICN)
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Das International Cleantech Network (ICN) ist ein globaler Zusammenschluss von 22 führenden Cleantech-Clustern auf vier Kontinenten, die sich auf Themenbereiche wie Energie, Kreislaufwirtschaft, Wassertechnologie und darüber hinaus spezialisiert haben.
ICN arbeitet mit Partnern wie C40 Cities, ICLEI und der Solar Impulse Foundation zusammen, um Städten, Regionen und Unternehmen bei der Bewältigung dringender Umweltprobleme zu helfen.
ICN fungiert als offizieller Beobachter der UN Klimakonferenzen und bringt die Stimme des Netzwerks in die globalen Klimadiskussionen ein.
ICN versteht und nutzt internationale Finanzierungsprogramme, um Klimaziele in konkrete Maßnahmen umzusetzen.
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K1-MET GmbH
Profile: K1-MET is one of the leading and internationally renowned metallurgical competence centres for metallurgical and environmental process development situated in Austria. Cooperation is done with renowned national and international partners from the metallurgical and other industrial sectors to cover issues such as energy efficiency, circular economy and climate-neutral metal production. Only through cooperative research in all technical areas, and resource efficiency can product quality be increased so that Europe remains competitive in the long-term.
K1-MET with 90 female and male researchers has a joint innovation program with science and industry for the further development of process leadership with the main focus on optimized usage of energy and resources in iron and steel metallurgy. Build-up of co-operations with other sectors and branches, participation in European projects and integration in international networks such as Processes4Planet and ESTEP is the USP to perform successful research and demonstration projects. Beside the areas of process efficiency/circularity in metallurgy and decarbonisation of the metallurgical industry/sector coupling, the digitalization of energy intensive processes by data analysis and simulation tools is the third pillar for successful research and demonstration projects.
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K1-MET with 90 female and male researchers has a joint innovation program with science and industry for the further development of process leadership with the main focus on optimized usage of energy and resources in iron and steel metallurgy. Build-up of co-operations with other sectors and branches, participation in European projects and integration in international networks such as Processes4Planet and ESTEP is the USP to perform successful research and demonstration projects. Beside the areas of process efficiency/circularity in metallurgy and decarbonisation of the metallurgical industry/sector coupling, the digitalization of energy intensive processes by data analysis and simulation tools is the third pillar for successful research and demonstration projects.
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KELAG-Kärntner Elektrizitäts-Aktiengesellschaft
Profile: KELAG-Kärntner Energie-Aktiengesellschaft is one of Austria’s leading energy service providers with an investment focus on electricity generation in Carinthia. Since 2009, the Group and its subsidiary Kelag International have been investing in the gradual expansion of the company’s own power generation in Southeastern Europe in order to exploit economic potential in neighbouring countries.
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Knauf Insulation GmbH
Profile: As a company that has been privately owned for more than 90 years, Knauf recognizes the contribution of previous generations. This self-image has placed them at the forefront of their industry, and Knauf is determined to fulfil the needs of future generations. Based on enduring values and intensive research and development, they are fully committed to developing advanced building materials for the world of tomorrow.
From interior finishing, thermal insulation and designer ceilings to drywall systems and sustainable solutions, their range fulfils even the most complex requirements. The combination of modern production facilities, qualified employees and an unwavering pursuit of excellence will continue to set the pace in the future.
Knauf produces mineral wool at its Ferndorf site and is pursuing the goal of CO2-neutral production. One component of this is the expansion of PV production and another is the use of hydrogen in melting processes. In addition, there is a demand for oxygen, which can be met by on-site or neighboring production of hydrogen and oxygen, resulting in considerable CO2 savings due to the elimination of transport and liquefaction emissions of oxygen.
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From interior finishing, thermal insulation and designer ceilings to drywall systems and sustainable solutions, their range fulfils even the most complex requirements. The combination of modern production facilities, qualified employees and an unwavering pursuit of excellence will continue to set the pace in the future.
Knauf produces mineral wool at its Ferndorf site and is pursuing the goal of CO2-neutral production. One component of this is the expansion of PV production and another is the use of hydrogen in melting processes. In addition, there is a demand for oxygen, which can be met by on-site or neighboring production of hydrogen and oxygen, resulting in considerable CO2 savings due to the elimination of transport and liquefaction emissions of oxygen.
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Kärnten Netz GmbH
Profile: KNG is the Distribution System Operator in the Austrian province Carinthia (except of the city of Klagenfurt) for electricity and gas. KNG is actively expanding the electricity grid and substations in order to cope with the expansion of the ongoing energy transition and electrification of industrial processes.
As Carinthia has a long tradition of chemical and refractory industry, the gas grid is an essential part of the economy for supplying steam reformers (approx. 4650 tH2/year) and high-temperature processes. In coordination with the PCI SoutH2 corridor (TAG pipeline through Carinthia), KNG is facing the challenge of making their distribution grid suitable for hydrogen. For the gas infrastructure, the ecosystem approach of Hydrogen Valley, which includes the main consumers as well as the producers and KNG as the distribution system operator, is the best platform to synchronize the transition from a fossil to a green industry.
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As Carinthia has a long tradition of chemical and refractory industry, the gas grid is an essential part of the economy for supplying steam reformers (approx. 4650 tH2/year) and high-temperature processes. In coordination with the PCI SoutH2 corridor (TAG pipeline through Carinthia), KNG is facing the challenge of making their distribution grid suitable for hydrogen. For the gas infrastructure, the ecosystem approach of Hydrogen Valley, which includes the main consumers as well as the producers and KNG as the distribution system operator, is the best platform to synchronize the transition from a fossil to a green industry.
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LINZ AG
Profile: LINZ AG and its subsidiary LINZ STROM GAS WÄRME GmbH are key players in the energy sector of the highly industrialized region of Central Upper Austria. With extensive expertise in energy supply, operation of complex infrastructures like the Linz-Asten wastewater treatment plant, and commitment to hydrogen sector initiatives, they are ideally positioned for participation in the HI2 Valley project.
Having engaged in hydrogen projects like EUH2STARS, LINZ STROM GAS WÄRME GmbH brings valuable experience in developing and implementing hydrogen technologies. Its activities span the entire hydrogen value chain, from production to utilization, including the conversion of CHP plants to hydrogen.
LINZ STROM GAS WÄRME GmbH reaffirms its support for HI2 Valley particularly with the „H2-Park Asten“ project. Through direct involvement and financial backing, LINZ STROM GAS WÄRME GmbH underscores its role as a pioneer in integrating hydrogen technologies into the regional energy infrastructure. This aligns with the Austrian hydrogen strategy and EU climate goals, aiming to strengthen the regional economy and contribute to the energy transition in Austria and Europe.
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Having engaged in hydrogen projects like EUH2STARS, LINZ STROM GAS WÄRME GmbH brings valuable experience in developing and implementing hydrogen technologies. Its activities span the entire hydrogen value chain, from production to utilization, including the conversion of CHP plants to hydrogen.
LINZ STROM GAS WÄRME GmbH reaffirms its support for HI2 Valley particularly with the „H2-Park Asten“ project. Through direct involvement and financial backing, LINZ STROM GAS WÄRME GmbH underscores its role as a pioneer in integrating hydrogen technologies into the regional energy infrastructure. This aligns with the Austrian hydrogen strategy and EU climate goals, aiming to strengthen the regional economy and contribute to the energy transition in Austria and Europe.
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Mattersdorfer Handels und Transport GmbH
Profile: Mattersdorfer Handels- und Transport GmbH is a Carinthian company that operates in the national and international transport industry. Founded by Albin Mattersdorfer in 1957, the family business can look back on a long and successful company history.
Today, 52 state-of-the-art lorry combinations are on the road throughout Europe. These include crane lorries, lorries with tarpaulin trailers, open semi-trailers, silo semi-trailers and tipper vehicles.
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Today, 52 state-of-the-art lorry combinations are on the road throughout Europe. These include crane lorries, lorries with tarpaulin trailers, open semi-trailers, silo semi-trailers and tipper vehicles.
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Medgreen Cluster
Profile: Medgreen Cluster is composed of 16 companies, universities and other institutions from Romania. The purpose of the Cluster is to facilitate and promote cooperation between enterprises, businessmen, research and educational institutions, as well as other organizations to contribute or support innovative activities for the achievement of competitive products and services nationally and internationally.
In 2022 during the Expo2020 Dubai, MEDGreen Innovation Cluster organized the International Conference on Strengthening the Resilience of the Regions by Decarbonization through Technologies based on Hydrogen, involving the partners from the EU Regions.
Since 2023, the cluster is participating as partner in the implementation process of the Hy2Market project. The aim of MEDGreen in this project is to develop a local value chain of hydrogen-based applications in different fields as mobility and waste processing.
The MEDGreen vision is to support the actors from public and private institutions located in the South-East region of Romania for developing coordinated actions in the promotion of hydrogen energy technologies.
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In 2022 during the Expo2020 Dubai, MEDGreen Innovation Cluster organized the International Conference on Strengthening the Resilience of the Regions by Decarbonization through Technologies based on Hydrogen, involving the partners from the EU Regions.
Since 2023, the cluster is participating as partner in the implementation process of the Hy2Market project. The aim of MEDGreen in this project is to develop a local value chain of hydrogen-based applications in different fields as mobility and waste processing.
The MEDGreen vision is to support the actors from public and private institutions located in the South-East region of Romania for developing coordinated actions in the promotion of hydrogen energy technologies.
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Moroccan H2 Association (AMHYD)
Profile: The Moroccan Association for Hydrogen and Sustainable Development (AMHYD) was created in 2018 with the target of a hydrogen and fuel cell ecosystem establishment. The AMHYD members are from Morocco, Spain and France and are interested in the hydrogen economy to generate jobs and GDP growth.
The AMHYD is organized into five Working Groups including industrial groups, financial institutions, and SMEs – SMIs, research organizations, laboratories, universities, schools and technical centers, associations, local authorities, competitiveness clusters and various groups, industrial users and end customers, and youth & start-ups.
The AMHYD Association must allow all its members who support hydrogen technologies in Morocco and Africa (manufacturers, researchers, elected officials, public authorities, …) to have a consultation and action structure, with the objective to promote exchanges, allow the expression of opinions or recommendations, seek overall coherence at the national level, propose initiatives that will help the Kingdom of Morocco to become one of the leaders in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in Africa and Mediterranean regions, multiply the vulgarization and training of H2 technologies through periodic events for sustainable and low carbon mobility in Morocco and Africa, and in general, stimulate and support the relevant H2 / FC actions by providing the necessary support and expertise on the economic, legal, insurance and training components.
AMHYD is an associated partner of the HI2 Valley.
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The AMHYD is organized into five Working Groups including industrial groups, financial institutions, and SMEs – SMIs, research organizations, laboratories, universities, schools and technical centers, associations, local authorities, competitiveness clusters and various groups, industrial users and end customers, and youth & start-ups.
The AMHYD Association must allow all its members who support hydrogen technologies in Morocco and Africa (manufacturers, researchers, elected officials, public authorities, …) to have a consultation and action structure, with the objective to promote exchanges, allow the expression of opinions or recommendations, seek overall coherence at the national level, propose initiatives that will help the Kingdom of Morocco to become one of the leaders in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in Africa and Mediterranean regions, multiply the vulgarization and training of H2 technologies through periodic events for sustainable and low carbon mobility in Morocco and Africa, and in general, stimulate and support the relevant H2 / FC actions by providing the necessary support and expertise on the economic, legal, insurance and training components.
AMHYD is an associated partner of the HI2 Valley.
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Pro Danube International
Profile: Over the past decade, Pro Danube has played a pivotal role in advancing the inland waterway transport sector (IWT) in the Danube Region and well beyond. Through its active engagement in transnational projects, policy advocacy, and collaborative initiatives, Pro Danube has emerged as a driving force for the improvement of efficiency, economic viability, and overall sustainability of IWT.
Pro Danube’s involvement in EU-funded projects such as DANTE, DAPhNE, GRENDEL, DIONYSUS, the Green Inland Ports Study and MultiRELOAD – just to name a few, showcases its commitment to addressing critical issues within the IWT sector. These projects have focused on reducing administrative barriers, promoting port development and modernising fleets, contributing significantly to the growth of IWT.
As a driving force in the development of the Danube waterway as an integral part of a competitive logistics system, Pro Danube actively contributes to the political debate on transport policy, technology, and regional development.
Pro Danube’s commitment to promoting better infrastructure and services aligns with its goal of intensifying the environmental-friendly use of the Danube waterway. Pro Danube serves as a competent partner for public authorities and administrations, supporting the definition and implementation of policy actions that enhance the overall sustainability and innovation in the Danube logistics sector.
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Pro Danube’s involvement in EU-funded projects such as DANTE, DAPhNE, GRENDEL, DIONYSUS, the Green Inland Ports Study and MultiRELOAD – just to name a few, showcases its commitment to addressing critical issues within the IWT sector. These projects have focused on reducing administrative barriers, promoting port development and modernising fleets, contributing significantly to the growth of IWT.
As a driving force in the development of the Danube waterway as an integral part of a competitive logistics system, Pro Danube actively contributes to the political debate on transport policy, technology, and regional development.
Pro Danube’s commitment to promoting better infrastructure and services aligns with its goal of intensifying the environmental-friendly use of the Danube waterway. Pro Danube serves as a competent partner for public authorities and administrations, supporting the definition and implementation of policy actions that enhance the overall sustainability and innovation in the Danube logistics sector.
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RAG Austria AG
Profil: RAG Austria AG ist das größte Energiespeicherunternehmen Österreichs und gehört zu den führenden technischen Speicherbetreibern Europas.
Mit Speicherkapazitäten von rund 6,4 Milliarden Kubikmeter Erdgas betreibt das Unternehmen rund 6 % aller EU-europäischen Gasspeicherkapazitäten. Ein großer Teil der von RAG erschlossenen unterirdischen Erdgaslagerstätten wurde bereits in Energiespeicher umgewandelt, die jederzeit und mit hoher Leistung die gespeicherte Energie zur Verfügung stellen können. Damit lebt die RAG die Vision eines „nachhaltigen Energiebergbaus“ und stärkt so entscheidend die Versorgungssicherheit Österreichs und Mitteleuropas. Die RAG arbeitet seit Jahren intensiv an neuen Technologien, um erneuerbare Energie effizient und in großen Mengen speicherbar und nutzbar zu machen.
Wir verfügen über jahrzehntelange Erfahrung in der Nutzung, Förderung und vor allem Speicherung von Gas und entwickeln seit zehn Jahren zukunftsweisende Projekte in der saisonalen Wasserstoffspeicherung sowie für Energietechnologien rund um Grünes Gas. Aufgrund unserer Innovationskraft konnten wir uns RAG zu einem nachhaltig agierenden Technologieführer in der europäischen Energiespeicherung und -bereitstellung entwickeln.
Seit 2015 ist RAG Pionier in der Wasserstofferzeugung durch den Betrieb der ersten Wasser-Elektrolyse im MW-Maßstab in Österreich. Darüber hinaus und gemeinsam mit verschiedenen Industriepartnern, Institutionen und universitären Einrichtungen untersucht RAG die verschiedenen Möglichkeiten und Wege der Methan-Elektrolyse.
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Mit Speicherkapazitäten von rund 6,4 Milliarden Kubikmeter Erdgas betreibt das Unternehmen rund 6 % aller EU-europäischen Gasspeicherkapazitäten. Ein großer Teil der von RAG erschlossenen unterirdischen Erdgaslagerstätten wurde bereits in Energiespeicher umgewandelt, die jederzeit und mit hoher Leistung die gespeicherte Energie zur Verfügung stellen können. Damit lebt die RAG die Vision eines „nachhaltigen Energiebergbaus“ und stärkt so entscheidend die Versorgungssicherheit Österreichs und Mitteleuropas. Die RAG arbeitet seit Jahren intensiv an neuen Technologien, um erneuerbare Energie effizient und in großen Mengen speicherbar und nutzbar zu machen.
Wir verfügen über jahrzehntelange Erfahrung in der Nutzung, Förderung und vor allem Speicherung von Gas und entwickeln seit zehn Jahren zukunftsweisende Projekte in der saisonalen Wasserstoffspeicherung sowie für Energietechnologien rund um Grünes Gas. Aufgrund unserer Innovationskraft konnten wir uns RAG zu einem nachhaltig agierenden Technologieführer in der europäischen Energiespeicherung und -bereitstellung entwickeln.
Seit 2015 ist RAG Pionier in der Wasserstofferzeugung durch den Betrieb der ersten Wasser-Elektrolyse im MW-Maßstab in Österreich. Darüber hinaus und gemeinsam mit verschiedenen Industriepartnern, Institutionen und universitären Einrichtungen untersucht RAG die verschiedenen Möglichkeiten und Wege der Methan-Elektrolyse.
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RHI Magnesita
Profile: RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes exceeding 1,200°C in a wide range of industries, including steel, cement, non-ferrous metals and glass. With a vertically integrated value chain, from raw materials to refractory products and full performance-based solutions, RHI Magnesita serves customers around the world, with around 16,000 employees in 47 main production sites, 8 recycling facilities and more than 70 sales offices.
RHI Magnesita intends to leverage its leadership in terms of revenue, scale, product portfolio and diversified geographic presence to target strategically those countries and regions benefitting from more dynamic economic growth prospects. Four production sites are located in Austria. Three of them Breitenau, Veitsch and Radenthein are in the area of the HI2 Hydrogen Valley.
At the Austrian plant Veitsch and the German plant Marktredwitz RHI Magnesita are investigating and developing ways to incorporate hydrogen into their processes to reduce the CO2 emissions of our plants. With these activities in plant Radenthein, which aim for an industrial-scale implementation of hydrogen-based processes, they will join the HI2 Valley project and cooperate with the energy and gas grid supplier.
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RHI Magnesita intends to leverage its leadership in terms of revenue, scale, product portfolio and diversified geographic presence to target strategically those countries and regions benefitting from more dynamic economic growth prospects. Four production sites are located in Austria. Three of them Breitenau, Veitsch and Radenthein are in the area of the HI2 Hydrogen Valley.
At the Austrian plant Veitsch and the German plant Marktredwitz RHI Magnesita are investigating and developing ways to incorporate hydrogen into their processes to reduce the CO2 emissions of our plants. With these activities in plant Radenthein, which aim for an industrial-scale implementation of hydrogen-based processes, they will join the HI2 Valley project and cooperate with the energy and gas grid supplier.
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Senergy
Profile: Senergy is a non-profit research centre dedicated to identifying and promoting collaborative innovation, research and technology transfer, with a strong emphasis on digitization and data management within its services. Founded by experienced experts and leading renewable energy researchers with extensive backgrounds in energy efficiency, circular economy, PV systems, energy storage, hydrogen technologies, smart technologies and e-mobility.
While Senergy’s primary focus is on research, its commitment to digitalization and data management extends to all levels of competence through its research team members. Senergy draws on its extensive experience in national and international initiatives aimed at promoting the social and economic dimensions of the circular economy and the transition to renewable energy. Senergy is constantly looking for new opportunities in renewable energy and supports the most advanced developments.
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While Senergy’s primary focus is on research, its commitment to digitalization and data management extends to all levels of competence through its research team members. Senergy draws on its extensive experience in national and international initiatives aimed at promoting the social and economic dimensions of the circular economy and the transition to renewable energy. Senergy is constantly looking for new opportunities in renewable energy and supports the most advanced developments.
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Subcarpathian Hydrogen Valley Association
Profile: The Subcarpathian Hydrogen Valley Association brings together nearly 30 entities of science, business, local and national administration. The Association’s goal is to implement the hydrogen valley project in the Podkarpackie region (Poland).
The Association actively participates in international projects, including taking part in the Project Development Assistance II Clean Hydrogen Partnership and participating in the project Unlocking green H2 economy for SMEs in European Regions („UNLOCK“) – Interreg Europe.
The Association is coordinated by the Rzeszow University of Technology, whose scientists will participate in the project. The university is researching the use of hydrogen in turbines and hydrogen technologies in aviation.
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The Association actively participates in international projects, including taking part in the Project Development Assistance II Clean Hydrogen Partnership and participating in the project Unlocking green H2 economy for SMEs in European Regions („UNLOCK“) – Interreg Europe.
The Association is coordinated by the Rzeszow University of Technology, whose scientists will participate in the project. The university is researching the use of hydrogen in turbines and hydrogen technologies in aviation.
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Treibacher Industrie AG
Profil: Die Treibacher Industrie AG ist seit 1898 Entwicklungspartner und Lieferant von Hochleistungsmaterialien sowie chemischen und metallurgischen Produkten. Ihre Erzeugnisse finden in zahlreichen anspruchsvollen Branchen Anwendung – etwa in der Pharma-, Automobil-, Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie, in der Elektronik, der Biomedizin, der Wasseraufbereitung und in der Umweltkatalyse.
Mit ihren Materialien steigert Treibacher die Leistungsfähigkeit, schützt das Klima, schont Ressourcen und trägt zu einer besseren Lebensqualität bei – ganz im Sinne ihres Leitsatzes:
WE ENGINEER MATERIALS – FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
Die Treibacher Industrie AG nutzt Wasserstoff als Rohstoff zur Herstellung verschiedener chemischer und metallurgischer Produkte.
Die Treibacher Industrie AG ist assoziierter Partner des HI2 Valley.
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Mit ihren Materialien steigert Treibacher die Leistungsfähigkeit, schützt das Klima, schont Ressourcen und trägt zu einer besseren Lebensqualität bei – ganz im Sinne ihres Leitsatzes:
WE ENGINEER MATERIALS – FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
Die Treibacher Industrie AG nutzt Wasserstoff als Rohstoff zur Herstellung verschiedener chemischer und metallurgischer Produkte.
Die Treibacher Industrie AG ist assoziierter Partner des HI2 Valley.
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TU Delft - Delft University of Technology
Profile: Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is highly recognised, both nationally and internationally for its research portfolio and teaching capacities, as one of the top universities in the world, ranking 48th in the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking and 47th in the QS ranking in 2024.
The TU Delft is the largest university of engineering and sciences in the Netherlands, with about 26,500 students and an academic staff of more than 2,000, of which 300 are professors, publishing approximately 7,000 articles and books, and 250 patents, annually. It is a highly international environment, with 60% of scientific staff having foreign nationality. TU Delft has outstanding teaching and research facilities and has been awarded the “HR Excellence in Research” logo.
TU Delft has good experience in EU funding programmes. In Horizon Europe, so far TU Delft has acquired more than 268 projects (28 as coordinator, 181 as beneficiary, and 59 personal grants) for a total of €188 million funding.
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The department of Engineering Systems and Services contributes to Comprehensive Engineering from a systems integration perspective. In today’s interconnected world, energy, mobility and ICT services continuously converge into complex engineering systems. ESS analyses, shapes and assesses these systems, using cutting-edge tools such as Agent Based Modelling and Simulation, Choice Behavior Modelling, IT architecting and policy analytics.
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The TU Delft is the largest university of engineering and sciences in the Netherlands, with about 26,500 students and an academic staff of more than 2,000, of which 300 are professors, publishing approximately 7,000 articles and books, and 250 patents, annually. It is a highly international environment, with 60% of scientific staff having foreign nationality. TU Delft has outstanding teaching and research facilities and has been awarded the “HR Excellence in Research” logo.
TU Delft has good experience in EU funding programmes. In Horizon Europe, so far TU Delft has acquired more than 268 projects (28 as coordinator, 181 as beneficiary, and 59 personal grants) for a total of €188 million funding.
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The department of Engineering Systems and Services contributes to Comprehensive Engineering from a systems integration perspective. In today’s interconnected world, energy, mobility and ICT services continuously converge into complex engineering systems. ESS analyses, shapes and assesses these systems, using cutting-edge tools such as Agent Based Modelling and Simulation, Choice Behavior Modelling, IT architecting and policy analytics.
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TU Graz - Graz University of Technology
Profile: For the past 50 years, TU Graz has been successfully researching in the fields of electrochemistry and hydrogen. The Center of Hydrogen Research in Graz combines the expertise of more than 160 scientists who conduct hydrogen research at the institutes and research centres of TU Graz in numerous fields of specialisation. Research is being carried out at a top European level and with a unique laboratory and research infrastructure, ranging from basic research to applied technologies and systemic aspects.
The involved institutions are: Hydrogen Center Austria (HyCentA), Institute of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology (CEET) at TU Graz, Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems (ITNA) at TU Graz, Institute of Thermal Engineering (IWT) at TU Graz, Large Engines Competence Center (LEC), and Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies GmbH (BEST).
TU Graz is an associated partner of the HI2 Valley.
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The involved institutions are: Hydrogen Center Austria (HyCentA), Institute of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology (CEET) at TU Graz, Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems (ITNA) at TU Graz, Institute of Thermal Engineering (IWT) at TU Graz, Large Engines Competence Center (LEC), and Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies GmbH (BEST).
TU Graz is an associated partner of the HI2 Valley.
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TU Riga - Riga Technical University
Profile: Riga Technical University is a public higher education institution with vast experience as a coordinator and partner in over 500 EU and internationally funded research projects over the last five years. Institute of Energy Systems and Environment of the Riga Technical University is a renowned player in the fields of environmental engineering, including modelling of energy systems (production, transmission, storage), renewables, energy security, adaptation to climate change and resilience, system dynamics modelling, and has a strong presence in the European scientific arena.
The Institute of Energy Systems and Environment of the Riga Technical University has since 2008 gathered scientific experience in the field of hydrogen energy systems. Nowadays, the Institute is working on such issues as integration of hydrogen and green hydrogen into transportation systems, integrated energy modelling, resilience and compatibility assessment of pipeline and gas storage infrastructure for hydrogen needs, behavior analysis via system dynamics modelling of hydrogen actors (producers, users, market actors) through identification of policy incentives proper for local markets on faster adaptation of hydrogen technologies, etc.
RTU IESE has an excellent laboratory platform with experienced researchers for implementation of the HI2 Valley project, incl. “Stella Architect” software for system dynamics modelling.
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The Institute of Energy Systems and Environment of the Riga Technical University has since 2008 gathered scientific experience in the field of hydrogen energy systems. Nowadays, the Institute is working on such issues as integration of hydrogen and green hydrogen into transportation systems, integrated energy modelling, resilience and compatibility assessment of pipeline and gas storage infrastructure for hydrogen needs, behavior analysis via system dynamics modelling of hydrogen actors (producers, users, market actors) through identification of policy incentives proper for local markets on faster adaptation of hydrogen technologies, etc.
RTU IESE has an excellent laboratory platform with experienced researchers for implementation of the HI2 Valley project, incl. “Stella Architect” software for system dynamics modelling.
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WIVA P&G – Wasserstoffinitiativ Vorzeigeregion Austria Power & Gas
Profile: WIVA P&G is the Austrian platform for research and development in the field of hydrogen and green gases streamlining knowledge and expertise between science and industry. It guarantees the integration of project results in ongoing and future projects and the realization of the overall vision of the hydrogen region.
WIVA P&G accumulates the expertise gained in more than 30 finished and ongoing projects, 25 more subprojects are scheduled for the coming years. Each project contributes at least to one of the topical domains of energy supply, transport, and storage, infrastructure, sector coupling, application of hydrogen, zero-emission logistics, refuelling infrastructure and systems, carbon cycling, and industrial use.
In 2023 WIVA P&G received the award as “European Hydrogen Valley of the Year” from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership.
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WIVA P&G accumulates the expertise gained in more than 30 finished and ongoing projects, 25 more subprojects are scheduled for the coming years. Each project contributes at least to one of the topical domains of energy supply, transport, and storage, infrastructure, sector coupling, application of hydrogen, zero-emission logistics, refuelling infrastructure and systems, carbon cycling, and industrial use.
In 2023 WIVA P&G received the award as “European Hydrogen Valley of the Year” from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership.
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ZenLab
Profile: ZenLab was established in year 2012. Their employees have long track record in software design and development business. They have rich experience developing big scale complex software solutions for software vendors (e.g. SAP Cloud Commerce, HP, TIBCO, IBM, Ericsson), in wide variety of development technologies, for different industry verticals, such as e.g. Telecommunications, Storage, Enterprise, Transportation and Public sector.
Typical systems that ZenLab have been integrating lately required well-thought-out integration with multiple enterprise backend systems and each other in order to act as a single fully functional entity (eCommerce platforms, Product Offering Catalog Systems, Order & Fulfilment Management Systems, Self-Care portals, Umbrella/Fault Management System implementations, AI oriented product solutions, Game development, Digital twins).
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Typical systems that ZenLab have been integrating lately required well-thought-out integration with multiple enterprise backend systems and each other in order to act as a single fully functional entity (eCommerce platforms, Product Offering Catalog Systems, Order & Fulfilment Management Systems, Self-Care portals, Umbrella/Fault Management System implementations, AI oriented product solutions, Game development, Digital twins).
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