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Ruse hydrogen project

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17 sourced values · 1 earlier records · 6 secondary context values

Sourced valueEarlier record, source not yet verifiedSecondary research context

Progress Statusimplementation phase as of 2021-06-10Confidence: Reported
Source: The hydrogen project in Ruse has entered the implementation phase
CountryBulgariaConfidence: Reported
Source: The ‘Green Hydrogen @ Blue Danube’ project

Project Identity and Location

Public NameRuse hydrogen projectConfidence: Reported
Source: The hydrogen project in Ruse has entered the implementation phase
Site NameRuse new bus depot and Port Ruse WestConfidence: Reported
Source: The ‘Green Hydrogen @ Blue Danube’ project
Administrative AreaRuse Municipality / Ruse, BulgariaConfidence: Reported
Source: The ‘Green Hydrogen @ Blue Danube’ project

Project Purpose and Configuration

Carbon Reductionmitigation of emissions from marine vessels and buses; expected local air-pollution benefitConfidence: Reported
Source: The ‘Green Hydrogen @ Blue Danube’ project
Componentselectrolyser, photovoltaic park, mobile refueling solution, retrofitted tugboat, twenty fuel cell busesConfidence: Reported
Source: The ‘Green Hydrogen @ Blue Danube’ project
Configuration Detaillocal hydrogen production, mobile refueling, retrofitted zero-emission vessel and fuel-cell bus deploymentConfidence: Reported
Source: The hydrogen project in Ruse has entered the implementation phase
Final Usefueling a retrofitted Danube tugboat, fueling twenty fuel cell buses on public transport routesConfidence: Reported
Source: The ‘Green Hydrogen @ Blue Danube’ project
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Power Sourcesolar photovoltaic electricityConfidence: Reported
Source: The ‘Green Hydrogen @ Blue Danube’ project
Power Source Detailnew photovoltaic park located at the bus depotConfidence: Reported
Source: The ‘Green Hydrogen @ Blue Danube’ project
Producthydrogen (H2)Confidence: Reported
Source: The hydrogen project in Ruse has entered the implementation phase
Project Typehydrogen infrastructure deployment and transport demonstrationConfidence: Reported
Source: The hydrogen project in Ruse has entered the implementation phase
Technologyelectrolysis, photovoltaic generation, hybrid battery and fuel cell drivetrainConfidence: Reported
Source: The ‘Green Hydrogen @ Blue Danube’ project

Project Lifecycle and Change

EventDate: 2021-06-01; Event: action startConfidence: Reported
Source: The ‘Green Hydrogen @ Blue Danube’ project
Lifecycle Stageimplementation phaseConfidence: Reported
Source: The hydrogen project in Ruse has entered the implementation phase
Phase Sequenceproject specifications, financial analysis, detailed budgets and management structure preparation preceded implementation phaseConfidence: Reported
Source: The hydrogen project in Ruse has entered the implementation phase

Earlier records

Technology detailUnknown PtXEarlier record
Original source not yet verified

Secondary research context

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Administrative AreaRuseSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
CountryBulgariaSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Public NameRuse project (part of Green Hydrogen @ Blue Danube IPCEI)Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Progress StatusFeasibility studySecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
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ProductH2Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
TechnologyOther ElectrolysisSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency

Sources

SourceTypePublisherAs of
The hydrogen project in Ruse has entered the implementation phaseOriginal sourceAssociation of Danube River Municipalities “Danube”
The ‘Green Hydrogen @ Blue Danube’ projectOriginal sourceEuropean Commission Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
The ‘Green Hydrogen @ Blue Danube’ projectOriginal sourceEuropean Commission, Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
The hydrogen project in Ruse has entered the implementation phaseOriginal sourceAssociation of Danube River Municipalities “Danube”