Jerusalem, 18 December, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said that in order to make the Negev “flourish and strengthen Israel’s status as a global leader in innovation,” an international hydrogen and innovation valley will be established in the eastern Negev
Hydrogen is a green energy source considered the “fuel of the future,” explained the Ministry. The Hydrogen Valley is expected to include a hydrogen refueling station, as well as innovative technologies in the field of hydrogen and energy, including pyrolysis for hydrogen production, hydrogen-based generators, and advanced industrial solutions.
The valley will be established with a government investment of more than 40 million Shekels ($12.2 million).
The Hydrogen and Innovation Valley will serve as an infrastructure and technological hub for examining various aspects of hydrogen production, supply and use in the region and will become a magnet for sustainable economic growth. The valley will demonstrate the hydrogen value chain, from hydrogen production technologies, through storage, warehousing and transportation, to its final use in various sectors.
“The establishment of the valley in Israel will advance the national ability to actually implement hydrogen use throughout the value chain, both in terms of infrastructure and commercial aspects, will assist in formulating appropriate regulation, will advance research and development, and will serve as a physical testing ground, as well as for industrial uses,” said the Ministry.
In addition, the establishment of the valley will enable the promotion of innovation and groundbreaking research and development by demonstrating technologies in the valley. In this way, the valley will create a “bridge” for the promotion of technologies and the assimilation of innovation in the field of energy in general and hydrogen in particular.
The Ministry expects that the establishment of the Valley will create ground for international collaborations in the field of hydrogen and energy innovation, and will be the basis for an infrastructure of regional connectivity in the field of hydrogen and energy.