Algeria is set to play a significant role in the transition to green energy, with several German companies expressing interest in the country's South 2 Corridor project. The project aims to produce green hydrogen in Algeria and export it to European markets. Around ten German companies, active in the energy sector, met with Algerian counterparts in Algiers to discuss potential partnerships and cooperation in the green hydrogen and energy storage sectors.
The meeting, organized by the Algerian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, provided a platform for German companies to present practical solutions for the implementation of the South 2 Corridor project. Companies such as Duschting Pumpen, specializing in water desalination pumps, showcased their products, which can be used to produce spare parts for water desalination processes locally.
Representatives from German companies, including Duschting Pumpen and Vithner GmbH & Co. KG, emphasized their willingness to collaborate on the project. Vithner GmbH & Co. KG's Francisco Ritamartirero noted that his company is active in various subfields related to green hydrogen, including water desalination and environmental protection.
Algerian officials also highlighted the country's potential in the renewable energy sector. The Director-General of the Algerian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Oliver Blank, stated that Algeria has vast capabilities in renewable and new energies. He added that cooperation with Germany can play a crucial role in developing the country's green hydrogen sector.
The German Ambassador to Algeria's Economic Interests, Anne Sophie Leug, expressed her country's strong will to strengthen economic ties with Algeria, with the energy sector being a key area of cooperation. She described the dynamics of bilateral relations between the two countries as "extremely positive" and noted that German companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, possess significant expertise that can be shared with Algeria.
Algeria's representative, Nabil Salam, considered the meeting an opportunity to better understand the opportunities available in the Algerian market and to exchange views on prospects, needs, and success conditions. He emphasized the shared will to build a sustainable future and make both countries strategic partners in the industrial and technological fields.
The South 2 Corridor project, which spans approximately 3300 km, aims to transport renewable hydrogen from Algeria to Europe via Tunisia, Italy, Austria, and Germany. The project is expected to have a capacity of over 4 million tons of hydrogen per year and will rely on existing gas pipelines, adapted for hydrogen transport, for over 65% of its length. The project is slated to be fully operational by the early 2030s.
Key points
- Algeria is well-positioned to play a major role in the green hydrogen transition due to its significant renewable energy potential.
