3 MW green hydrogen plant to power public transport in Vilnius
A 3 MW green hydrogen plant will be built in Vilnius, Lithuania, under a full-scope EPC contract signed between MT Group, Vilnius Heat Networks, and Vilnius City Municipality. Valued at approximately €10 million, the project is scheduled to begin operations in the first half of 2026.
The facility will produce up to 3.45 million cubic metres of green hydrogen annually using water and electricity from renewable sources. The hydrogen will be used to fuel 16 public transport buses, replacing diesel-powered vehicles and reducing CO₂ emissions by an estimated 1,414 tonnes per year.
Up to 70% of the funding will be provided through European Union structural funds, with the remainder covered by the Vilnius City Municipality. The project is a key part of the city’s broader strategy to develop a sustainable urban transport system and reduce urban pollution.
“This project represents a pivotal milestone – it proves how strategic goals and a clear political vision can materialize into real, functional infrastructure,” said Mindaugas Zakaras, CEO of MT Group. “The plant in Vilnius will meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and technological efficiency. We believe it will become a benchmark for urban hydrogen solutions for the whole region. We are confident in this project’s success and believe that close collaboration with the skilled team at Vilnius Heat Networks will allow us to achieve even the most ambitious goals.”
Source: Hydrogentechworld