Algeria Signs Agreement for the Africa-Europe Hydrogen Corridor
Key Ideas
- Algeria signed an agreement with European companies to explore the feasibility of establishing the SoutH2 Corridor, a 3,300-kilometer hydrogen pipeline connecting North Africa with Central Europe.
- The project involves a consortium of companies from Algeria, Italy, Germany, and Austria with a cost of 7 billion euros for development.
- The Africa-Europe Hydrogen Corridor aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, promote sustainable energy, and strengthen Algeria's role as a key energy supplier to Europe.
- The European Commission supports the project, which focuses on providing renewable hydrogen by utilizing existing pipelines and developing new infrastructure.
Algeria took a significant step towards the development of the Africa-Europe Hydrogen Corridor by signing an agreement with European companies to explore the feasibility of the SoutH2 Corridor. This ambitious project aims to establish a 3,300-kilometer hydrogen pipeline connecting North Africa with Central Europe, involving Algeria, Italy, Germany, and Austria at a cost of 7 billion euros.
The agreement, signed in Oran, includes companies like Sonatrach, Sonelgaz, VNG, Snam, SeaCorridor, and Verbund Green Hydrogen. The project's goal is to produce hydrogen in Algeria for supply to Europe through the SoutpipH2 corridor, supported by the European Commission to provide renewable hydrogen and reduce carbon emissions.
Officials highlighted the project's significance in promoting sustainable energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, with potential to meet Europe's green energy demands while enhancing Algeria's energy supplier role. International cooperation was emphasized by stakeholders from Germany, Italy, and Austria, recognizing Algeria's potential in hydrogen production.
The partnership underscores the importance of collaboration in advancing the hydrogen economy, addressing the increasing demand for hydrogen in Europe and beyond. This initiative aligns with global efforts towards a more sustainable energy future and demonstrates the growing interest in green energy projects in the region.
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