Italian electrochemical company De Nora is set to construct a 50-tonne-per-year green hydrogen plant in Sardinia to supply a local raw materials firm's industrial operations. Teaming up with Maffei Sarda Silicati, the project will be located in the Ossi municipality on a decommissioned industrial site that Maffei Sarda Silicati is redeveloping. The hydrogen production will rely on a 1.5MW photovoltaic plant in the same area, with the aim of reducing the use of fossil fuels at the industrial plant. The hydrogen generated will be utilized in processes such as the drying of sands extracted by the firm, providing significant decarbonisation benefits. De Nora's 1MW Dragonfly® pressurized alkaline electrolyser plant will be employed for this purpose, with potential excess hydrogen being earmarked for other applications in Sardinia, including mobility, power generation, and heating. Paolo Dellachà, CEO of De Nora, expressed pride in being chosen as a partner for a project that will enhance Sardinia's green transition. Maffei Sarda Silicati President Federico Fiorelli highlighted the company's commitment to achieving zero emissions and environmental respect through such initiatives.