Commissioner Simson's visit to Uruguay marked a pivotal moment in enhancing energy relations between the European Union and Uruguay, focusing on green hydrogen and renewable energy initiatives. She praised Uruguay's advances in green transition, highlighting the country's potential as a supplier of green hydrogen for the EU market. Acknowledging the impact of the Ukraine conflict on EU energy policy, the REPower EU strategy successfully reduced gas consumption and Russian gas imports, emphasizing the importance of deploying green hydrogen to decarbonize key sectors. The EU and Uruguay signed agreements to facilitate investments in renewable energy and green hydrogen, with the EU committing €2 million to support the Uruguayan Green Hydrogen Roadmap. These collaborations are part of the EU's Global Gateway investment agenda, aiming to mobilize €300 billion for sustainable projects worldwide.