Name of the Project
Green hydrogen production plant.
Location
Priolo-Augusta industrial complex on Sicily’s east coast.
Project Owner/s
Axpo Holding and Enego.
Project Description
Axpo and Enego have signed a cooperation agreement to study the feasibility of a 100 MW green hydrogen plant.
Contributing to the creation of a so-called hydrogen valley, running between Catania and Siracusa, the new plant will help to meet demand for green hydrogen from industries in the surrounding area, and can also connect directly to the European hydrogen network as part of the European Hydrogen Backbone initiative.
Depending on demand, the plant’s capacity can be expanded to 300 MW.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to supply renewable hydrogen by the second half of 2025.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Axpo Holding corporate communications, tel +41 56 200 41 10 or medien@axpo.com.