Duferco Energia and Ansaldo Green Tech have signed a strategic agreement for the supply and commissioning of a 1-MW electrolyzer, designed to produce green H₂ as part of the H₂ Valley project in Giammoro, in the province of Messina (Sicily). Supported by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) through the Sicilian Region, this initiative represents one of the key projects of European relevance in the energy transition and the development of Italy’s H₂ value chain.

The electrolyzer, supplied by Ansaldo Green Tech, employs innovative anion exchange membrane (AEM) technology, offering high efficiency and operational flexibility. Developed within the framework of the IPCEI project and funded by the European Union’s “NextGenerationEU” program, the system will be assembled on a new production line currently under construction in Genova Campi. It will be capable of producing over 500 kg of green H₂ per day, with optimized energy consumption and a purity level of 99.9%.

The Giammoro H₂ Valley project includes the installation of a 4-MW photovoltaic system to power the electrolyzer, enabling the annual production of around 100 tons of green H₂. The H₂ produced will primarily support the decarbonization of key industrial sectors, including steel, logistics, and mobility.

With a total investment of €10 MM, the H₂ Valley project represents an innovative and sustainable development model for Southern Italy. It is expected to significantly boost the local economy by creating new job opportunities and promoting the growth of industries related to the production and distribution of green H₂.

“The H₂ Valley in Sicily represents a concrete step toward the energy transition and the strengthening of the island’s energy independence,” said Massimo Croci, CEO of Duferco Energia. “This initiative will not only generate environmental benefits but also provide new economic and employment opportunities for the region. Environmental sustainability can go hand in hand with industrial and social development.”

“We are proud to contribute to the Giammoro-Messina H₂ Valley project led by Duferco Energia,” said Vittorio Olcese, CEO of Ansaldo Green Tech. “This agreement is a strong endorsement of Ansaldo Green Tech’s technology, focused on efficiency and flexibility in the production of green H₂ to decarbonize sectors such as mobility, logistics, and hard-to-abate industries like steel.”

The initiative is aligned with the European decarbonization strategies outlined in the RePowerEU plan, which aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and accelerate the adoption of renewable energy. The Giammoro H₂ Valley will therefore contribute not only to local environmental sustainability but also to the European Union’s climate neutrality goals.