SoutH2 Corridor Meeting on Future Green Hydrogen Offtake

On September 25, 2023, Munich played host to a significant gathering of international stakeholders in the green hydrogen sector. The "SoutH2 Corridor Meeting on Future Green Hydrogen Offtake" brought together 78 experts, policymakers, EU Commission officials and industry leaders from Germany, Austria, Italy, Algeria, and Tunisia to discuss the burgeoning green hydrogen market. Organized by the Bilateral Energy Partnerships, this event provided a platform for collaborative efforts and knowledge sharing in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.  

During the event, significant Business-to-Government discussions transpired, notably with the state-owned Algerian company Sonatrach, engaging key organizations including ThyssenKrupp Uhde, Nucera, KfW, Wacker, Bayernoil, MAN, VNG, Siemens, Eni, and Transmissions System Operators (TSOs) from Bavaria, Italy, and Austria. These talks spurred interest from stakeholders like Wacker, Bayern Oil, and the BAY Chemiecluster in fostering closer cooperation, recognizing the substantial potential in hydrogen pipeline imports.  

Algeria (DZA) gained crucial insights into off-take arrangements, with the event laying the groundwork for investments in hydrogen generation, including a commitment of up to €25 billion by Sonatrach for hydrogen production and transport infrastructure.