- Agreement for a 1 MW electrolyzer dedicated to green hydrogen production as part of the Hydrogen Valley project in Giammoro (Messina);
- Production of approximately 100 tons of green hydrogen per year, aimed at energy-intensive sectors.
A strategic agreement has been signed for the supply and commissioning of a 1 MW electrolyzer, intended for green hydrogen production within the Hydrogen Valley project in Giammoro, in the province of Messina. This agreement between Duferco Energia and Ansaldo Green Tech marks a major initiative, supported by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) through the Sicilian Region, to create one of Europe’s key projects for the energy transition and the development of the hydrogen supply chain in Italy.
The electrolyzer, supplied by Ansaldo Green Tech, utilizes innovative AEM (Anion Exchange Membrane) technology, which features high efficiency and operational flexibility. Designed and built within the IPCEI project funded by the European Union – “NextGenerationEU” – the system will be assembled at the new production line currently under construction in Genoa Campi. The system will be capable of producing over 500 kg of green hydrogen per day, with optimized energy consumption and ensuring 99.9% purity.
The Giammoro Hydrogen Valley project includes the installation of a 4 MW photovoltaic plant to power the electrolyzer, enabling the production of around 100 tons of green hydrogen per year. The hydrogen produced will primarily support the decarbonization of strategic industrial sectors, including steelmaking, logistics, and mobility.
With a total investment of €10 million, the Hydrogen Valley represents an innovative and sustainable development model for Southern Italy. The project is expected to have a significant impact on the local economy, fostering job creation and stimulating growth in the green hydrogen production and distribution supply chain.
“The Hydrogen Valley in Sicily is a concrete step toward the energy transition and strengthening the island’s energy independence,” said Massimo Croci, CEO of Duferco Energia. “This initiative will not only bring environmental benefits, but also new economic and employment opportunities for the region. Environmental sustainability can go hand in hand with industrial and social development.”
“We are extremely proud to contribute to the Giammoro Messina Hydrogen Valley project led by Duferco Energia,” said Vittorio Olcese, CEO of Ansaldo Green Tech. “This agreement is a significant endorsement of Ansaldo Green Tech’s technology, focused on efficiency and operational flexibility in the production of green hydrogen to decarbonize activities in sectors like mobility, logistics, and hard-to-abate industries such as steelmaking.”
The initiative is part of the European decarbonization strategies outlined in the RePowerEU plan, which aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate the deployment of renewable energy. The Giammoro Hydrogen Valley will therefore contribute not only to the region’s environmental sustainability but also to achieving the European Union’s climate neutrality goals.
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| Single Stack power consumption (BoL) System power consumption Hydrogen production (base load) Oxygen Production (base load) Energy consumption Startup time (warm) Load range Demi water consumption Demi water quality Hydrogen quality Operating temperature Sound Pressure Level Container dimension | 1 MW 1.16 MW 21 kgH2/h @30barg 168kg/h @0.3-30barg 55 kWh/kgH2 <2 min 30-100% 9,1 l/kgH2 5μS/cm 99,9% (higher purity achievable with dryer) -5 ÷ +40°C 85 dB(A)@1m 40’ standard ISO |