The Italian government has announced an additional allocation of $96.6 million towards green hydrogen production projects in abandoned industrial areas. This funding, part of the country’s post-COVID recovery initiative, aims to bolster Italy’s green hydrogen sector.
Infinite Green Energy (IGE), an Australian renewable hydrogen producer, has announced plans to bolster Italy’s green hydrogen capabilities, aiming to produce 12 tonnes of green hydrogen per day by 2026.
The Italian Ministry of Transport has issued a tender titled “Fornitura di n. 10 autobus lunghezza 12 metri (+ max n. 60 opzionali), di tipo FCHV, inclusi ricambi a missione dichiarata per tutto il ciclo di vita” on 30 May 2024.
Italy, Germany, and Austria are poised to accelerate the development of a multi-billion euro southern pipeline to supply hydrogen to central Europe.
Italy’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, under the leadership of Matteo Salvini, has allocated €700 million for the enhancement of the regional railway park.
Enapter SRL, a subsidiary of Enapter AG, has been awarded EUR 1,255,373.17 in research funding by the Italian Ministry for Enterprise and Made in Italy (MIMIT) for their project titled “AEM Technology Next Generation.”
The European Commission has thrown its weight behind the ambitious “Puglia Green Hydrogen Valley” project, allocating substantial funding to propel the initiative forward.
The European Commission’s approval of the “Hy2Infra” program marks a significant milestone in Europe’s journey towards a sustainable energy future. With seven member states pledging billions of euros, this initiative aims to revolutionize the continent’s hydrogen infrastructure.
Enea, Italy’s national energy agency, and Centria, a subsidiary of the Estra group, have embarked on a joint venture to explore the integration of hydrogen into the natural gas distribution network.
Snam, a major player in Italy’s energy landscape, is set to conduct a market test on hydrogen demand in collaboration with Confindustria, aiming to gather crucial data for the country’s energy transition.
