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    June2-3, Marieke Reijalt, managing director of the European Hydrogen Association (EHA) visited Hungary and met representatives of several companies and institutions with interest in hydrogen energy. One of the objectives of the visit was to seek for potential partners in commencing building future hydrogen instrastucture in Hungary, possibly including hydrogen refueling stations. Organized by the Hydrogen Section of the Hungarian Energy Association, Ms. Reijalt visited MOL, the integrated oil company, where she informed Artur Thernesz about JTI, initiatives by EHA, as well as the HyRAMP project. At MVM the integrated national power company, she met Mr.Károly Gerse, deputy chief executive officer, discussing possible future role of hydrogen energy in Hungary in view of outstanding issues of energy policy in Hungary. Ms.Reijalt emphasized those positive expectations with regards to applications of hydrogen technologies in the transport sector. In her opinion, strong promotion of  electric car developments will pursue the potential application of fuel cell and hydrogen cars entering the market, overcoming the problematic and limited possibilities offered by conventional bio-fuels. Ms. Reijalt met Alfredo Goyanes, CEO of EETEK Holding, a regional investor in renewable energy projects and discussed issues related to the economic feasibility of hydrogen energy projects.
    At the extraordinary meeting held by the board of the Hydrogen Section of the Hungarian Energy Association June 3, Ms.Reijalt was presented on the activities of the Hydrogen Section, as well as the Hungarian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell National Platform by Géza Mészáros, platform coordinator. The 2 year work program of the Platform was discussed briefly, including a plan to issue a national R&D plan, as well as policy recommendation regarding possibilities of Hydrogen energy in Hungary. Ms. Reijalt emphasized the importance of cooperation in European hydrogen projects, particularly by stakeholders from new EU member states.

    Photo: Hydrogen fuelled FC vehicly on display, Reception desk of Hungarian Electricity Works, MVM

    Courtesy to MVM
    Left to right: Dr.Károly Gerse, Deputy CEO of MVM, Marieke Reijalt, M.D. EHA and Dr. Antal Ferenc Kovács, Chairman, Hydrogen Section, Hungarian Energy Association