On July 17th in Kozienice, EXATEL signed a letter of intent for the establishment of the Central Hydrogen Valley named after the Łaszczyński Brothers. The newly formed entity is organized by Świętokrzyska Grupa Przemysłowa INDUSTRIA S.A.
The signatories of the letter of intent on behalf of EXATEL are Anna Jaczkowska, Director of the Office of Administration and Sustainable Development, and Rafał Magryś, Vice President of EXATEL.
The aim of the Organizer and the parties that signed the letter of intent is to create the Central Hydrogen Valley in the form of an association based on the production and utilization of zero and low-emission hydrogen in various sectors of the local economy. Importantly, the intentions of the parties align with the objectives of the current “Polish Energy Policy until 2040,” the EU RED II directive promoting the use of energy from renewable sources, the goals of the “Hydrogen Strategy for a Climate-Neutral Europe,” and the “Polish Hydrogen Strategy by 2030 with a perspective towards 2040.” Our company’s participation in the project is in line with the responsibility associated with the sustainable development of the entire EXATEL Capital Group.
EXATEL’s Role:
By signing the letter of intent, EXATEL aims to engage in cooperation for:
- Creating a business, technological, research and development environment to initiate hydrogen economy projects within the Central Hydrogen Valley.
- Supporting the development of renewable energy sources in the region, including the implementation and utilization of surplus energy and storage technologies.
As an entity consuming significant amounts of electrical energy, EXATEL plans to seek low or zero-emission sources to fulfill national, European, and global climate goals.
The Central Hydrogen Valley will benefit from the knowledge and experience of several entities, including EXATEL and ŚGP INDUSTRIA, as well as: Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu S.A., ARP Vehicles, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, Enea Nowa Energia Sp. z o.o., Enea Elkogaz Sp. z o.o., Enea Wytwarzanie Sp. z o.o., Enea Elektrownia Połaniec S.A., Energia Euro Park, ENERGOP S.A., ENERVIGO S.A., Instytut Energetyki, IOZE S.A., MG Green Energy, ML System S.A., OGP Gazsystem, Politechnika Świętokrzyska, POLREGIO S.A., Specjalna Strefa Ekonomiczna w Łodzi, Uniwersytet Jana Kochanowskiego w Kielcach, Uniwersytet Techniczno-Humanistyczny w Radomiu, Urząd Marszałkowski Województwa Świętokrzyskiego, WUZETEM, and XOOG KLASTER ENERGII.
What’s next?
Next steps involve establishing a working group for the Central Hydrogen Valley, with a representative from EXATEL. This group will propose organizational and legal solutions and a schedule for further cooperation within the Central Hydrogen Valley, with the intention of signing relevant agreements or approving the statute project necessary for its establishment on October 12, 2023, in Kielce.
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The Central Hydrogen Valley is a continuation of the initiated Łaszczyński Brothers Central Hydrogen Cluster n 2021, whose activities have since expanded beyond the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. Due to its strategic location and infrastructural conditions, the voivodeship will favor joint projects undertaken by the parties involved.
EXATEL is a Polish telecommunication operator providing comprehensive telecommunication services throughout Poland for the past 30 years. The company has a rich portfolio of telecommunication, cybersecurity, and ICT services for operators, businesses, and the public sector. EXATEL combines telecommunication with innovation. For several years, the company has been engaged in research and development activities and has created its solutions such as TechSystem SDN and TAMA PRO7, which offer the highest possible protection against DDoS attacks.
