TotalEnergies and Austrian utility Verbund have entered into a memorandum of understanding to explore the development of a significant green hydrogen project in Tunisia. The planned H2 Notos project aims to leverage large onshore wind and solar projects, utilizing electrolyzers powered by renewable sources and desalinated seawater to produce green hydrogen. This hydrogen will be exported to central Europe through a hydrogen pipeline connecting north Africa to Italy, Austria, and Germany, with a target completion date around 2030. The TE H2 joint venture, comprising TotalEnergies and Verbund, will play a pivotal role in managing the project's development, financing, construction, and operation, ensuring a seamless transition from green electricity generation to green hydrogen production. The initiative underscores the increasing importance of hydrogen in Europe's energy transition, as policymakers emphasize the role of hydrogen in reducing fossil fuel consumption across industries and diversifying energy sources. TotalEnergies' global efforts also extend to other regions like Chile, Mauritania, and Australia, signaling a broader commitment to sustainable energy projects worldwide.