As the CEO and Founder of H2Latvia, I am actively shaping the emerging hydrogen landscape in Latvia. My role involves spearheading innovative hydrogen projects and forming strategic consortia to drive collaboration in this vital sector. Our work includes participation in the Horizon Europe initiative, contributing to the development of a large-scale hydrogen valley in partnership with the Green Tech Cluster. Additionally, I collaborate closely with the Freeport Authority of Ventspils to advance the Renewable Energy Cluster in the port, ensuring a sustainable energy future for our region.I also lead the coordination of the activities of Latvian Hydrogen Alliance, fostering an open cluster-like forum that accelerates hydrogen technology innovation in Latvia.Prior to my venture into the hydrogen sector, I underwent my own “Green Transition,” leaving a successful 11-year career in the petroleum product storage industry with VTTI, a subsidiary of the world’s largest energy trader, Vitol. My journey began in the maritime industry, where I dedicated 12 years on tanker vessels, ultimately rising to the rank of ship’s captain.