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EU Support to BOTAŞ for Green Hydrogen: Tender Process Launched for 3 Million Euro Project

 

The contract notice for the technical assistance project titled “Boosting Green and Low-Carbon Hydrogen in Türkiye”, of which BOTAŞ is the main beneficiary, was published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal on 12 June 2025.

Funded by the European Union under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) and with a total budget of €3 million, the project aims to support the development of a green and low-carbon hydrogen ecosystem in Türkiye, strengthen institutional capacity, and enhance technical know-how in the hydrogen field.

Key objectives of the project include a technical assessment of BOTAŞ’s existing infrastructure for its compatibility with hydrogen technologies, the development of a nationwide strategic Hydrogen Master Network Plan, and the implementation of comprehensive capacity-building initiatives targeting sectoral stakeholders.

The tender procedure is being carried out by the European Commission’s ENEST.C - Neighbourhood East & Türkiye unit. Applications will be accepted only in English and through electronic submission. The deadline for submission is 15 July 2025, at 14:00 (UTC+3).

For detailed information and application documents, please visit:

EU Funding & Tenders Portal

(https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/tender-details/c34066cf-5057-4146-a469-653648d76685-CN?#anchorDocuments)

Date: 19/6/2025