Italy is looking to enhance its position as an energy hub in southern Europe by turning to green hydrogen imports from North Africa. In collaboration with Germany and Austria, Italy has embarked on the SoutH2 Corridor project, aiming to establish a corridor for renewable hydrogen between these nations. This initiative, a part of the EU's Projects of Common Interest list, intends to supply affordable renewable hydrogen to key demand areas in Italy, Austria, and Germany. Led by major transmission system operators like Snam, TAG, GCA, and Bayernets, the project is a significant component of the broader European Hydrogen Backbone, boasting an annual capacity of 4mt. The development team is optimistic that the SoutH2 Corridor could effectively address hard-to-decarbonize sectors by facilitating the transportation of green hydrogen from North Africa to support the energy transition efforts in these countries.