Italy, Germany, and Austria have signed an agreement to cooperate on developing a network to transport hydrogen from North Africa through southern Italy to northern Europe. The European Union aims to produce 10 million metric tons and import 10 million tons of green hydrogen by 2030 to replace fossil fuels and reduce emissions. This initiative, known as the Southern Hydrogen Corridor or SoutH2, has gained priority status from the European Commission. Companies, including Italian gas grid operator Snam, are investing over 4 billion euros to build the SoutH2 pipeline by the early 2030s. The project is crucial for establishing a European market for renewable fuel. Green hydrogen, produced through water electrolysis using renewable energy, is seen as essential in decarbonising industries across the EU. The collaboration signifies a concrete step towards the EU's strategy to secure renewable hydrogen supplies by 2030 and combat climate change.