In December 2025, Vytautas Magnus University, together with Deloitte and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, completed the project “Feasibility Study on the use of CO2 capture and storage, hydrogen and other innovative technologies in Lithuanian industrial enterprises operating in the most adversely affected areas” (2024-2025).
The results were presented to Lithuania’s National Industrial Competitiveness Commission “Industry 4.0”, outlining how CCUS, hydrogen, electrification, and digital solutions can enable deep industrial decarbonization while maintaining competitiveness and supporting a just transition.
Particular focus was placed on hydrogen as a strategic option for hard-to-abate sectors such as chemicals, fertilizers, refining, and high-temperature industries, where direct electrification is limited. The study highlights the need for selective hydrogen deployment, integrated with renewable electricity, CCUS, industrial clusters, and supported by coordinated infrastructure planning, regulatory readiness, and EU funding instruments.