Bulgaria is making strides towards becoming a clean energy exporter by planning to establish a center of excellence for green hydrogen production in Stara Zagora. The H2Start Hydrogen Valley project, supported by Horizon Europe funding, aims to shift Bulgaria's energy focus from heavy fossil fuel consumption to green hydrogen. Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov highlighted Bulgaria's favorable conditions for green hydrogen production and transportation, envisioning the country as a major green hydrogen exporter in Europe. The project involves collaboration with Italian organizations and focuses on developing hydrogen production and usage technologies. Bulgaria is also exploring repurposing its gas infrastructure to handle hydrogen, with plans for a hydrogen pipeline to Greece and potentially to Romania. Despite its underdeveloped hydrogen market, Bulgaria has set ambitious goals to establish significant green hydrogen production capacity by 2030, indicating a positive step towards energy transition and sustainability.