Uruguay participated in European Hydrogen Week in Brussels
Uruguay participated in this initiative for the first time with a public-private delegation led by Arianna Spinelli, National Director of Energy at the Ministry of Industry, Energy, and Mining, and Federico Rehermann, Coordinator of the Green Hydrogen Program. The delegation included representatives from Uruguay XXI, ANCAP, the Uruguayan Hydrogen Association, and national and international companies in the sector, with support from the German development agency GIZ and the Uruguayan-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
As part of the event, the delegation held a series of meetings with European Union institutions, companies, potential investors, and stakeholders in the hydrogen value chain. They addressed issues related to market development, the certification and traceability of renewable fuels, infrastructure needs, financing mechanisms, and opportunities for technological cooperation. In addition, technical visits were made to companies, research centers, and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.
One of the highlights was the event dedicated specifically to Uruguay, held on October 27, which brought together representatives of the national delegation and some thirty European stakeholders from the business, financial, and institutional sectors. The event provided an opportunity to showcase the country’s capabilities, its ongoing projects, and opportunities to establish business partnerships and attract investment, particularly in the production of green hydrogen, e-methanol, and other synthetic fuels.
Uruguay's participation helped raise awareness of the country's potential as a partner in the development of international clean energy supply chains and strengthen ties with European stakeholders, helping to identify concrete opportunities for cooperation, investment, and market access within the framework of the energy transition.