Techfem completes construction of hydrogen valley

The project, funded with €6.85 million, was developed by Techfem, which oversaw the entire process from engineering design to EPC execution for the client Teca Gas, the project promoter and future plant operator.

With this achievement, Calabria fully enters the group of Italian regions committed to developing new hydrogen value chains, contributing to the spread of a model already in operation in several European countries and considered essential for decarbonizing the industrial and mobility sectors that are hardest to make sustainable.

For Teca Gas, the infrastructure represents a significant expansion of its operational scope: the company will be able to promote local hydrogen production and support its use across industry, logistics, and heavy transport, fostering the development of an innovative and sustainable energy ecosystem.

The Lamezia Terme Hydrogen Valley is located within a former industrial area and includes:

• A 2 MW PEM electrolyser for hydrogen production, supplied by IMI.
• Storage and compression systems up to 220 barg.
• A 480-kW photovoltaic plant consisting of 750 modules.
• A loading bay for filling tube trailers used to transport hydrogen.

The configuration enables the production of green hydrogen from renewable sources directly at pressure, with an energy consumption of 55 kWh/kg of H₂ at full capacity, below the 58 kWh/kg threshold set by the NRRP. It also allows hydrogen to be distributed to various industrial and mobility users. The first beneficiaries will be the local metalworking industry and both current and future transport systems. Given the growing interest in hydromethane, Teca Gas also intends to produce it directly, with an expected output of 85 tpy, to meet the increasing demand from public transport authorities and operators.

Federico Ferrini, CEO of Techfem, emphasised: “The construction of the Lamezia Terme Hydrogen Valley is the result of a forward looking vision and a solid collaboration between Techfem and Teca Gas. The shared approach embraced by our two companies has made it possible to deliver a project that looks to the future and places hydrogen at the heart of the region’s energy transition. For Techfem, it also represents recognition of our engineering expertise and our ability to manage the entire lifecycle of a process plant, from design through to construction. We are proud to have contributed to the development of an infrastructure that marks a concrete step toward a more sustainable and innovative energy model for Calabria and for our country.”

Pasquale Rocca, Technical Manager of Teca Gas., commented: “This project marks the beginning of a new and strategic path for the region. We cannot stop here: Calabria must continue decisively toward the energy transition and the goal of zero impact, harnessing natural resources such as water and sunlight through electrolysis. Our collaboration with Techfem has been crucial: this partnership has represented a real turning point, bringing our region closer to the standards and experiences already well established across Europe.”

The plant will now undergo the necessary tests and regulatory inspections carried out by Techfem. Once the entire authorisation process has been successfully completed, the Lamezia Terme Hydrogen Valley will be able to officially become operational, with activities scheduled to begin in September.

Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/03072026/techfem-completes-construction-of-hydrogen-valley/