<p>Since the official kick-off during the European Hydrogen Week in Brussels in November 2024, the consortium behind the cross-border hydrogen valley initiative connecting East Netherlands, Münsterland, and Emscher Lippe has made significant progress toward its submission in April 2025. A key milestone was reached on January 22, with the announcement of its official name: H2EART, which stands for Hydrogen Economy Assisting Regional Transition.&nbsp;</p><p>On January 22, Sem van der Linden (Oost NL) presented the progress of the cross-border hydrogen valley initiative during the Clean Hydrogen Partnership Info Day in Brussels. This initiative aims to establish a green hydrogen ecosystem, leveraging the unique strengths and collaboration of these regions.</p><h3>Why is this important for our region?</h3><p>The development of the Hydrogen Valley can be a great boost for the energy transition and the economic future of our region. With our regions located at the HEART of Europe’s transport corridors, energy grids, and the future hydrogen backbone, we are perfectly suited to become Europe’s next Hydrogen Valley. By building a robust hydrogen ecosystem, we can reduce CO₂ emissions, create sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels, and strengthen regional industries. This initiative will drive innovation, foster cross-border collaboration, and generate new employment opportunities in East Netherlands, Münsterland and Emscher Lippe.</p><h3>Who are the consortium partners?</h3><p>The cross-border hydrogen valley initiative is powered by a collaboration of leading organizations, The Economic Board Regio Arnhem Nijmegen, TECH.LAND, Wirtschaftsförderung Kreis Coesfeld GmbH, Twente Board, WiN Emscher-Lippe, Oost NL and IHK Nord Westfalen. This project is supported by Provincie Gelderland and Provincie Overijssel. Together, this strong consortium combines expertise in energy, innovation, and regional development to lead the way toward a hydrogen-powered future.</p><h3>Learn More</h3><p>Want to learn more about our ambitions and developments?<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Download our position paper: <a href="https://cms.thinkeast.nl/uploads/ONL_24602_Hydrogen_Valley_Positionpaper_A4_dig_5e9fcf53a5.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://cms.thinkeast.nl/uploads/ONL_24602_Hydrogen_Valley_Positionpaper_A4_dig_5e9fcf53a5.pdf</a>K<a href="https://cms.thinkeast.nl/uploads/ONL_24602_Hydrogen_Valley_Positionpaper_A4_dig_5e9fcf53a5.pdf">ick-off Hydrogen Valley Collaboration East Netherlands &amp; North Rhine-Westphalia.</a><br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contact our project coordinator: sem.vanderlinden@oostnl.nl.<br>&nbsp;</p>

H2EART: Building a Cross-Border Hydrogen Valley

Consortium partners