The Latvian transmission system operator (TSO) Conexus announced on 3 August that it will conduct a non-binding market study on hydrogen infrastructure to establish the potential for hydrogen demand, production, transmission, and storage in the country.

The study will run until 1 October 2023.

All Latvian active entrepreneurs are welcome to participate in the assessment, according to a statement by Conexus.

The study will establish the readiness for hydrogen transmission pipelines and potential hydrogen storage services in 2030, 2035, 2040, and 2050, according to the TSO.

Additionally, the survey will help the TSO identify potential transmission corridor routes and interconnections, entry points from production facilities, entry/exit points for hydrogen storage, exit points for consumers, and transmission capacity.

“By identifying and studying stakeholder interest in new forms of energy, transmission system operators can model the future development of the sector,” said Conexus chairman of the board Uldis Bariss.

Other neighbouring countries have taken steps for the development of hydrogen infrastructure.