Energy transition: Algeria at the heart of the Euro-Mediterranean green hydrogen project

This meeting will focus on the development of the Southern Hydrogen Corridor, a project aimed at transporting green hydrogen produced in North Africa to the European market.

According to statements by Khalil Hedna, Director of Information and Communication at the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energy, this meeting will bring together representatives from five countries involved in the project: Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Austria and Germany. The aim is to coordinate the operational steps necessary for the implementation of the project known as the South H2 Corridor.

The Southern Hydrogen Corridor project aims to transport green hydrogen produced in Algeria to Europe, as part of international efforts to accelerate the energy transition and reduce carbon emissions. This initiative should also strengthen Algeria's position as a potential supplier of clean energy to European markets.

The meeting, scheduled to take place in Algiers, organised by the Ministry of Energy, will enable the various stakeholders to examine the technical mechanisms and cooperation arrangements necessary for the project to be implemented.

An underwater electrical cable is also under consideration.

At the same time, another major energy project is currently under consideration. This involves an underwater electricity cable designed to export carbon-free Algerian electricity to Italy. Studies relating to this infrastructure are progressing at a rapid pace.

This project is being jointly led by Algerian energy groups Sonelgaz and Sonatrach, in partnership with Italian energy company Eni.

At the same time, Sonelgaz is continuing its expansion strategy on the African continent. The state-owned company is currently preparing to build new power stations in two African countries: Burkina Faso and Mozambique.

These projects are based on the model already implemented in Niger and also include specialised training programmes and the creation of an equipment reserve to supply the necessary parts and materials, some of which will be manufactured locally.

At the national level, Algeria is also pursuing the development of renewable energies. The country is implementing a programme aimed at producing 15,000 megawatts of solar energy by 2035.

The first phase of this programme has already been launched with a total capacity of 3,200 megawatts spread across several provinces. In addition, several solar power plants are expected to come online by 2026, with an estimated total capacity of 1,480 megawatts, thereby helping to boost electricity production from clean sources and support the country's energy transition.