OEB promotes hydrogen valleys in Cyprus

The Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB), in collaboration with the Cyprus Hydrogen Association, is actively involved in developing green hydrogen as a renewable energy source. The participation is through the European project TRIERES, supported by the European Union via the Clean Hydrogen Partnership.

TRIERES is the first co-funded project for developing a “Hydrogen Valley,” with Cyprus participating through OEB. The project focuses on creating a Green Hydrogen Valley in Greece, with a production capacity of 2,410 tons of hydrogen annually. The consortium includes businesses, academic and research institutions, public organizations, and local government bodies.

OEB aims to transfer knowledge, experience, and best practices from the development of a Hydrogen Valley in Greece to Cyprus. The goal is to adapt this experience to Cyprus’s conditions and support hydrogen applications tailored to the Cypriot economy.

On September 22, 2026, OEB hosted the opening event of the TRIERES Annual Meeting at the Thalassa Museum in Ayia Napa. The event was attended by the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Mr. Michalis Damianos, the Mayor of Ayia Napa, Mr. Christos Zannettou, and the President of the Cyprus Hydrogen Association, Mr. Makis Keetis. Representatives from project partners, businesses, and hydrogen sector organizations were also present.

OEB will continue to support initiatives that promote the hydrogen economy, energy transition, and opportunities for Cypriot businesses to invest, innovate, and improve competitiveness.