Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 21, Georgia is positioning itself as a vital energy corridor between Europe and Asia, according to Inga Phkhaladze, the Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development. This statement was made during a working meeting on the country's green hydrogen roadmap and action plan, which took place in a hybrid format in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Phkhaladze emphasized Georgia’s strategic geographic and geopolitical position, which enhances its role as a key player in energy transportation. “We view green hydrogen as a key opportunity to strengthen this role, deepen regional cooperation, and contribute to global energy security,” she said. The goal is to position Georgia as a central hub in the Black Sea Basin for the transport and trade of green hydrogen. Phkhaladze further expressed Georgia’s readiness to collaborate with its neighbors and the European Union to create a hydrogen platform in the South Caucasus and Black Sea region.

During the meeting, Marita Arabidze, the Head of the Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy Policy, and Sustainable Development Department at the Ministry, presented the green hydrogen roadmap. The roadmap outlines plans to develop green hydrogen production, establish infrastructure for transit and export routes, and enhance energy security and economic growth through the sustainable use of natural resources. Arabidze's presentation highlighted the potential of green hydrogen in Georgia's energy landscape and its contribution to the broader region.

Contributions were also made by Omar Tsereteli, Deputy Head of the relevant department, and Adnan Tarin, a representative from the Asian Development Bank. A diverse group of stakeholders participated in the meeting, including representatives from the Georgian State Electrosystem, Georgian Energy Development Fund, and the State Oil and Gas Agency. Various energy sector enterprises and international organizations also attended, reflecting the broad interest in developing green hydrogen as a clean energy solution.

It is important to note that Georgia has been a member of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) since 2007. The ADB's first initiative in the country was the Municipal Services Development Project, approved in September 2008. The ongoing collaboration between Georgia and the ADB has supported the country’s efforts to modernize its infrastructure and enhance its energy sector.

Georgia's efforts to develop a green hydrogen industry align with its broader goals to strengthen its position in the global energy market and support regional cooperation for sustainable energy solutions. The green hydrogen roadmap sets the stage for Georgia to play an essential role in the energy transition in the Black Sea and South Caucasus regions.