Algeria's capital city is set to host the second ministerial meeting for the South Hydrogen Corridor project on September 30, 2026. The meeting will bring together energy ministers from partner countries, including Algeria, Austria, Germany, Italy, and Tunisia. The main objective of the meeting is to discuss ways to enhance cooperation and strengthen partnerships for a sustainable energy future.
The South Hydrogen Corridor project aims to transport 4 million tons of green hydrogen annually from Algeria to three European countries - Germany, Italy, and Austria - via a 3,000-kilometer pipeline. This quantity is expected to meet 10% of the European demand for clean fuel by 2040. The project is a crucial step in developing Algeria's green hydrogen exports, particularly to Europe, through the existing natural gas pipeline network after necessary updates and adaptations.
Work on the project began in October 2024, when Algeria's Sonatrach and Sonelgaz signed a memorandum of understanding with German, Italian, and Austrian companies to conduct feasibility studies for the project. The studies aim to assess the viability and profitability of a comprehensive green hydrogen production and export project from Algeria to Europe.
The project's progress was further boosted during the visit of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to Germany in July 2026. During the visit, Sonatrach signed two agreements with German companies Robert Bosch and Siemens Energy to enhance cooperation in the energy transition, including the production of electrolysis devices and green hydrogen.
The first ministerial meeting for the South Hydrogen Corridor project took place in Rome in January 2025, where the participating countries signed a joint declaration of intent to develop the strategic project. The declaration emphasized the countries' commitment to enhancing cooperation within a joint working group to move the project forward.
The South Hydrogen Corridor project is a significant component of Algeria's strategy to develop its green hydrogen production and export capabilities. The project is expected to have a positive impact on the country's economy and contribute to the growth of the green energy sector in Europe.
The meeting in Algiers is expected to provide a platform for the partner countries to discuss the project's progress, address any challenges, and outline the next steps to ensure the project's successful implementation. The project's success is seen as crucial for Algeria's energy transition and its role as a key player in the European green energy market.
Key points
- Algeria hosts the second ministerial meeting for the South Hydrogen Corridor project to enhance cooperation and strengthen partnerships with European countries.
- The project aims to transport 4 million tons of green hydrogen annually from Algeria to three European countries via a 3,000-kilometer pipeline.
- The project is expected to meet 10% of the European demand for clean fuel by 2040 and contribute to Algeria's green hydrogen production and export capabilities.
