Italian Delegation Explores Renewable Hydrogen Project in Tunisia
Key Ideas
- Delegation from Mattei Plan and energy companies Enel and Eni, with Italian Ambassador, discuss pilot project for renewable hydrogen in Tunisia.
- The project is part of the Mattei Plan for Africa, focusing on energy integration between North Africa and Europe with Italy as a key player.
- Initiative aims at developing the green hydrogen supply chain in Tunisia, involving Tunisian companies for skills transfer and collaboration with research centers.
- The meeting also aimed at accelerating the regulatory aspects and technical implementation of the renewable hydrogen project in Tunisia.
In Tunis, a delegation from the Mattei Plan, Enel, and Eni, along with the Italian Ambassador, met with Tunisian Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy and the Secretary of State for Energy Transition. The meeting focused on collaborating to develop a pilot project for producing renewable hydrogen in Tunisia under the Mattei Plan for Africa. This initiative aims to strengthen energy integration between North Africa and Europe, with Italy serving as the hub. The project's goal is to establish a green hydrogen supply chain in Tunisia, involving local companies and operators to facilitate skills transfer. Additionally, the project seeks to collaborate with Tunisian and Italian research centers and universities. The initiative also aims to expedite the regulatory and technical aspects of implementing the renewable hydrogen project in Tunisia.