Duferco Energia and Ansaldo Green Tech sign agreement for green hydrogen production

Supported by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) through the Sicilian Region, this initiative represents one of the key projects of European relevance in the energy transition and the development of Italy’s hydrogen value chain.

The electrolyser, supplied by Ansaldo Green Tech, employs anion exchange membrane (AEM) technology, offering high efficiency and operational flexibility. Developed within the framework of the IPCEI project and funded by the European Union’s ‘NextGenerationEU’ programme, the system will be assembled on a new production line currently under construction in Genova Campi, Italy. It will be capable of producing over 500 kg/d of green hydrogen, with optimised energy consumption and a purity level of 99.9%.

The Giammoro Hydrogen Valley project includes the installation of a 4 MW photovoltaic system to power the electrolyser, enabling the production of around 100 tpy of green hydrogen. The hydrogen produced will primarily support the decarbonisation of key industrial sectors, including steel, logistics, and mobility.

With a total investment of €10 million, the Hydrogen Valley project represents a sustainable development model for southern Italy. It is expected to significantly boost the local economy by creating new job opportunities and promoting the growth of industries related to the production and distribution of green hydrogen.

“The Hydrogen Valley in Sicily represents a concrete step toward the energy transition and the strengthening of the island’s energy independence,” said Massimo Croci, CEO of Duferco Energia. “This initiative will not only generate environmental benefits but also provide new economic and employment opportunities for the region. Environmental sustainability can go hand in hand with industrial and social development.”

“We are proud to contribute to the Giammoro-Messina Hydrogen Valley project led by Duferco Energia,” added Vittorio Olcese, CEO of Ansaldo Green Tech. “This agreement is a strong endorsement of Ansaldo Green Tech’s technology, focused on efficiency and flexibility in the production of green hydrogen to decarbonise sectors such as mobility, logistics, and hard-to-abate industries like steel.”

The initiative is aligned with the European decarbonisation strategies outlined in the RePowerEU plan, which aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and accelerate the adoption of renewable energy. The Giammoro Hydrogen Valley will therefore contribute not only to local environmental sustainability but also to the EU’s climate neutrality goals.

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