BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 1. ICGB, operator of the Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria (IGB), is looking for a partner in hydrogen transportation sphere, Teodora Georgieva, Executive Officer of the ICGB, the pipeline operator, said in an exclusive interview with Trend on the occasion of the Baku Energy Week.
The executive officer noted that the research and analysis phase for examining the feasibility of hydrogen transportation via IGB is currently underway.
"ICGB, as a newly established infrastructure operator, is actively seeking a reputable partner in the field to contribute valuable expertise and assistance to these studies. The assessments will involve evaluating technical requirements, safety considerations, and necessary infrastructure modifications needed for hydrogen transportation through the pipeline.
Providing an exact timeline for the initial study results is challenging due to the research's complexity and scope. However, ICGB is dedicated to expediting the studies and intends to share the preliminary findings as soon as they become available. I believe that as a sector we’re all looking towards new, innovative and most of all greener solutions to help our countries meet the set sustainability goals, and as a system operator ICGB will not be staying behind in these processes and efforts," she explained.
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