South-East European Hydrogen Corridor (SEEHyC) study completed
Published by Ellie Brosnan,
Editorial Assistant
Global Hydrogen Review,
The SEEHyC, spanning 3132 km, will connect hydrogen production centres in the Balkan countries and potentially regions of North Africa, Near, and Middle East with high-demand clusters in South and Central Europe, primarily South Germany. The corridor will have an initial transport capacity of 80 GWh/day (3.3 GWh/h) and is expected to be operational by the end of 2029. After implementation, this project will enable significant carbon dioxide savings per year.
The project brings together DESFA (Greece), Bulgartransgaz (Bulgaria), Transgaz (Romania), FGSZ (Hungary), EUSTREAM (Slovakia), NET4GAS (Czech Republic), OGE and naTran Deutschland (Germany) in a collaborative effort to establish this vital hydrogen transportation route. All partners have applied for Project of Common Interest (PCI) status to secure the necessary support for implementation.
The SEEHyC represents a vital element of the REPowerEU strategy and aligns with the European Hydrogen Backbone vision as one of its five key hydrogen transport corridors. The initiative addresses the significant projected hydrogen demand in Germany, which is expected to reach up to 130 TWh by 2030 and over 500 TWh by 2050.
A key strength of the SEEHyC is its ability to offer diverse hydrogen supply sources from the Balkan countries and the North Africa, Near, and Middle East regions providing energy security and supply diversification to South and Central European markets.
The corridor will primarily consist of newly built hydrogen pipelines, complemented by repurposed existing gas infrastructure. The total capital expenditure (CAPEX) for the corridor is estimated at €6792 million (± 26 %), which is at the lower end of CAPEX range according to the European Hydrogen Backbone (EHB) benchmark.
The consortium recognizes that the development of the entire hydrogen value chain is necessary for the corridor’s success. Addressing stakeholders along this value chain – from producers to end users – is an important next step.
Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/03062025/south-east-european-hydrogen-corridor-seehyc-study-completed/
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