TE H2, a TotalEnergies joint venture with EREN Groupe, collaborates with Austrian electricity company VERBUND to develop a large-scale green hydrogen project in Tunisia. The joint collaboration signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Tunisia for the feasibility study to develop pipelines to Central Europe for a large-scale green hydrogen project named “H2 Notos.”.

The signing of an MOU for the H2 Notos project between Fatma Thabet Chiboub, Tunisia's Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy, and executives from TE H2 and Verbund

H2 Notos aims to produce green hydrogen using electrolyzers powered by renewable energy projects in Tunisia and supplied with desalinated seawater. The project aims to produce 200,000 metric tons of green hydrogen annually during its initial phase, with the potential to scale up production to one million tons annually in South Tunisia. 

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The project will access the European green hydrogen market through the “SoutH2 Corridor,"  a hydrogen pipeline project connecting North Africa to Italy, Austria, and Germany, which is expected to be commissioned around 2030.

TE H2, together with VERBUND, will lead the development, financing, construction, and operation of the integrated project, from producing green electricity to producing green hydrogen. In addition, VERBUND will coordinate the transport of the produced hydrogen towards Central Europe.

David Corchia, CEO of TE H2, said, “The signing of this MOU with the Republic of Tunisia marks the actual start of this highly ambitious project after months of work and interactions with all stakeholders. We are delighted to partner with VERBUND to support the development of such a pioneering and ambitious endeavor in such a strategic location.”

Why is Green Hydrogen Exported to Europe?

Green hydrogen is supplied to Europe primarily to accelerate decarbonization and promote energy security. Europe aims to transition away from fossil fuels rapidly, and green hydrogen, being a renewable energy resource, complements its domestic supply while freeing up other renewable resources for direct electrification.

The import of green hydrogen into Europe is also seen as a way to tap into cheap and abundant renewable energy produced abroad, which can be used in heavy industry and transport sectors that are traditionally reliant on coal, natural gas, and oil. Additionally, recent geopolitical developments, such as the war in Ukraine and rising fossil fuel prices, have accelerated Europe's adoption of green hydrogen as a means to achieve energy independence.

Facts About  SoutH2

The SoutH2 Corridor project is a significant initiative aimed at creating a 3,300 km hydrogen pipeline that will connect North Africa, Italy, Austria, and Germany. Transmission System Operators (TSOs) who have submitted Project of Common Interest submissions to the European Commission are leading this project.

The corridor is designed to supply competitive renewable hydrogen to European demand clusters and is expected to utilize more than 70% repurposed infrastructure, with new pipeline segments where necessary.The SoutH2 Corridor is part of the European Hydrogen Backbone and is crucial for the development of an interconnected and diversified hydrogen network. 

With a hydrogen import capacity of 4 Mtpa from North Africa, the SoutH2 Corridor could deliver more than 40% of the REPowerEU import target. The project is centered around the utilization of existing repurposed midstream infrastructure to transport hydrogen, with the inclusion of some new dedicated infrastructure where necessary. Renewable hydrogen would be largely produced in North Africa and then flow north, serving the hard-to-abate demand clusters of Italy, Austria, and Germany.

The SoutH2 Corridor is expected to be fully operational as early as 2030 and plays an essential role in establishing security of supply with hydrogen due to the connection to storage facilities along the route.

About TE H2

TE H2 is an 80/20 joint venture formed by TotalEnergies and EREN Groupe, specialized in developing large-scale green hydrogen projects around the world. TE H2 is made up of an expert team with extensive know-how in the development, construction and operation of renewable energy projects globally. By combining technical expertise and experience, TE H2 aims to deliver globally impactful renewable energy projects that provide affordable, sustainable, reliable, and accessible energy to as many people as possible.

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