Uruguay is set to continue its emphasis on energy transition as a key pillar of state policy, regardless of the outcome of the upcoming presidential elections. With a strong focus on reducing dependence on imported oil and gas, Uruguay is working towards boosting electrification and establishing a green hydrogen economy. The leading candidates, Yamandú Orsi and Álvaro Delgado, are both proponents of maintaining and enhancing Uruguay's renewable energy initiatives, with plans to involve the private sector more actively. The country has already made significant progress in renewable energy, sourcing around 98% of its power from renewable sources. In the second phase of its energy transition, Uruguay is shifting its focus to efficiency, electromobility, and green hydrogen. Both candidates see green hydrogen and its derivatives, like synthetic fuels, as promising avenues for the country's energy future. The country has multiple green hydrogen projects in development and a clear sector roadmap. The upcoming elections will determine the next leader who will steer Uruguay's energy transition policies, with a particular emphasis on continuity and innovation in the renewable energy sector.