A new Czech-German hydrogen corridor will connect key industrial regions across both countries by 2027, enabling the cross-border transport of clean hydrogen to decarbonise energy-intensive sectors such as steel, chemicals, and logistics.
The €1.8 billion project, partly funded by the EU Connecting Europe Facility, includes the construction of hydrogen pipelines, refuelling stations, and production hubs across the Ústí and Karlovy Vary regions in the Czech Republic, extending into Saxony and Brandenburg in Germany.
The Czech Republic is emerging as a regional leader in hydrogen technology, with strong capabilities in electrolysis systems, hydrogen storage, and fuel cell innovation. Czech firms are actively engaged in domestic and EU-funded hydrogen projects, supported by robust R&D collaboration between universities, public institutions, and industry.
In the UK, CzechTrade London has been actively promoting Czech hydrogen expertise, including exhibiting a hydrogen-focused pavilion at All-Energy 2025 in Glasgow, showcasing Czech firms developing scalable solutions in green hydrogen production and transport infrastructure.
Source: Ministry of Industry and Trade CZ.
Prepared by the Czech Trade United Kingdom and Ireland team.