Austria, Italy, Germany, Algeria, and Tunisia Collaborate on SouthH2 Corridor for Green Hydrogen Expansion
Key Ideas
  • Austria, Italy, Germany, Algeria, and Tunisia signed a joint declaration to develop the SouthH2 Corridor project transporting renewable hydrogen over 3,300 km.
  • The project aims to import over four million tonnes of green hydrogen annually, meeting 40% of the EU's hydrogen needs for its 2030 plan.
  • The innovative approach of repurposing existing natural gas infrastructure for hydrogen transportation will reduce costs and construction time, with additional pipeline sections to be built.
Austria, Italy, Germany, Algeria, and Tunisia have come together to work on the SouthH2 Corridor project, designed to transport renewable hydrogen over a substantial distance of 3,300 kilometers from North Africa to the European countries. The first Penta Ministerial Meeting in Rome saw the signing of a joint declaration of intent to advance this initiative. Jürgen Schneider, representing the Austrian Climate Ministry, highlighted the importance of harnessing green hydrogen's potential to expedite the energy transition and meet climate goals. The project's significance lies in its capacity to deliver more than four million tonnes of green hydrogen annually, fulfilling around 40% of the European Union's hydrogen requirements outlined in its 2030 strategy. By repurposing existing natural gas infrastructure for hydrogen transport and constructing new pipeline sections to accommodate larger hydrogen volumes, the SouthH2 Corridor is set to operate at full capacity by 2030, showcasing an efficient and innovative approach to sustainable energy transportation.
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