Yes, when handled with the right technology, standards and trained operators. Like electricity or natural gas, hydrogen requires proper infrastructure, sensors, ventilation and safety procedures

Green hydrogen needs water and renewable energy. The exact amount depends on the technology and scale, but ZAHYR will communicate this transparently to avoid speculation and misinformation

Hydrogen can replace fossil fuels in areas where electrification is difficult — especially heavy transport, buses, logistics, industrial heating and selected production processes.

Today, green hydrogen is still more expensive than conventional fuels. Costs are expected to fall as technology, infrastructure and demand develop. ZAHYR will test what is technically and economically viable in real conditions.

Because these sectors are harder to decarbonise. Heavy vehicles and industrial processes often need long range, fast refuelling, high energy density or continuous operation.

Ammonia can help store and transport hydrogen more efficiently. In ZAHYR, ammonia cracking will be tested as part of a hybrid hydrogen production model, together with electrolysis.

ZAHYR can support new skills, services and business opportunities in hydrogen technologies, mobility, industry, safety, maintenance, data and education.

ZAHYR can help Stara Zagora build a cleaner, more innovative and future-oriented economy by connecting hydrogen production, mobility, industry, education and public dialogue.

ZAHYR starts in Stara Zagora, but it is part of the wider European Hydrogen Valley movement and contributes to the development of hydrogen ecosystems across Europe