Italy has initiated discussions with German authorities regarding a potential supply agreement for natural gas and hydrogen to Bavaria, one of Germany’s key states. This collaboration signifies a significant stride in the Meloni government’s vision to transform Italy into a “gas hub,” positioning the country as a pivotal point for receiving and redistributing fuel between the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
In a groundbreaking endeavor supported by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, the Northern Adriatic Hydrogen Valley (NAHV) project has set its sights on becoming Europe’s leading hub for green hydrogen production and innovation. This ambitious initiative, spanning 72 months, unites three partner countries—Croatia, Italy, and Slovenia—in a concerted effort to create a competitive market for green hydrogen.
Amid the race towards a greener future, Italy finds itself grappling with the delicate task of allocating funds for its hydrogen sector within the context of the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (Pnrr).
Italy is taking a major step towards greener road transport with the implementation of a strategic aid plan by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.
Italy has proposed ten amendments to its National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), focusing on key measures related to the ecological transition and hydrogen mobility.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed his satisfaction on Thursday as Italy and Germany agreed to collaborate on the construction of a pipeline for transporting gas and hydrogen between the two countries.
The European Union is set to provide enormous subsidies for a proposed hydrogen pipeline that would stretch from Bavaria, through Austria and Italy, to North Africa.
A hybrid boat created in Liguria that aims to test sustainable fuels and make the first required steps towards less polluting modes of transportation on the waters of the Mediterranean and other seas of the world is one of the first hydrogen boat prototypes to come from Italy.
The Roman hydrogen valley, which will be constructed inside the Casaccia research facility, has been put out to bid by ENEA.
The European Commission has given approval for a €450 million Italian scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen. The aim of the scheme is to promote the transition towards a net-zero economy in accordance with the Green Deal Industrial Plan.
