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Pnrr Faces Delays as Court of Auditors Raises Concerns Over Hydrogen Refueling Stations

Anela DoksoBy Anela Dokso09/05/20233 Mins Read
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The Italian government is facing a new challenge in implementing its National Recovery and Resilience Plan (Pnrr), the country’s economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as the Court of Auditors has raised concerns over the achievement of certain targets.

Among the objectives is the creation of hydrogen refueling stations, which are key to the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy. The risk is that the delay in achieving the targets could result in a failure to receive the fourth tranche of funds from the European Union, worth 16 billion euros.

According to an article in Repubblica, the Italian government must achieve 27 objectives by 30 June in order to receive the next installment of funds. However, some of these objectives have already been delayed, putting the funding at risk. The Court of Auditors has warned that the situation is “concrete” and unprecedented for the Pnrr, which is already struggling to meet its goals.

One of the interventions linked to hydrogen falls under the objectives that are at risk of not being achieved, specifically the creation of hydrogen refueling stations. Italy is trying to modify some of the targets in advance to prevent the situation from recurring with the fourth installment of funding. The Minister for European Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, has acknowledged the challenges, stating that there is no solution to some of the objectives and that they need to find a way to modify them in agreement with the European Commission.

The Pnrr aims to support Italy’s recovery from the pandemic and strengthen its resilience in the long term. The plan includes investment in various sectors, including sustainable mobility, renewable energy, digitalization, and healthcare. The total amount of funding from the EU is 209 billion euros, with Italy being the largest recipient.

The creation of hydrogen refueling stations is a key part of Italy’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve its climate goals. Hydrogen is a clean fuel that can be produced from renewable energy sources and used to power fuel cell vehicles, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Italy has set a target of having 1,000 hydrogen refueling stations by 2030, which would make it one of the leading countries in Europe in terms of hydrogen infrastructure.

However, the delay in achieving the targets could have a significant impact on Italy’s transition to a low-carbon economy and the achievement of its climate goals. It could also harm the country’s economy, as the funds from the EU are essential for its recovery from the pandemic.

In conclusion, the Italian government is facing a significant challenge in implementing its National Recovery and Resilience Plan, as the delay in achieving the targets could result in a failure to receive the next tranche of funds from the EU. The creation of hydrogen refueling stations is a key part of Italy’s strategy to achieve its climate goals and transition to a low-carbon economy. It is essential that the government works to overcome the challenges and achieve the objectives to ensure a sustainable future for the country.

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