European-North African Collaboration on Southern Hydrogen Corridor Project
Key Ideas
- A Joint Declaration of Intent was signed in Rome by representatives of Germany, Algeria, Italy, Austria, and Tunisia to enhance cooperation on the Southern Hydrogen Corridor project.
- The project aims to establish a direct pipeline connection for gaseous hydrogen between North Africa, Italy, Austria, and Germany, covering approximately 3,500-4,000km.
- The initiative, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, will repurpose natural gas pipelines to transport up to 163TWh of green hydrogen annually to Europe.
- Dr. Philip Nimmermann from BMWK described the Southern Hydrogen Corridor as one of the most significant renewable energy projects, highlighting its potential impact on the energy transition.
In a significant move towards enhancing energy collaboration, representatives from Germany, Algeria, Italy, Austria, and Tunisia have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDoI) in Rome to strengthen cooperation on the Southern Hydrogen Corridor project. This initiative aims to create a direct pipeline link for gaseous hydrogen between North Africa, Italy, Austria, and Germany, spanning approximately 3,500-4,000km. The project involves five sub-projects and plans for repurposing natural gas pipelines for the European segment, which is expected to transport up to 163TWh of green hydrogen annually to Europe. The consortium, with the support of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, is now focusing on finalizing the plans for the hydrogen pipeline to North Africa. Dr. Philip Nimmermann, a State Secretary at BMWK, expressed optimism about the Southern Hydrogen Corridor, considering it as a major renewable energy endeavor with substantial significance in the current energy landscape.