A number of organisations - including the Liepāja Special Economic Zone Authority, Van Oord, Euroports, and GI Termināls - have set up the Hub to push forward a few green projects, totalling €4.0+ billion over 2025-2035.
The investments include an offshore wind energy (OWE) support base and three terminals in the Port of Liepāja: for handling heavy OWE cargo, storing & exporting CO2, and for producing green hydrogen.
"By designating Liepāja a place for implementation of their projects, the investors attest to Latvia's perseverance and determination to develop green energy and smart production. Establishment of the Liepāja Sustainable Industry Hub will allow the region to become a leader in the field of renewable energy and industrial innovation, attracting further investments and creating new jobs in other sectors," underlined Uldis Hmieļevskis, CEO of the Liepāja SEZ Authority.
He furthered, "However, in order to attract such investments, it is of vital importance for all involved parties, including the state, municipal and professional cooperation of educational institutions, [to take part], that is why we have decided to consider all individual projects as one whole, positioning it as the Liepāja Sustainable Industry Hub."
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